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Lutheran Services in Iowa Caseworker - SCL - Disabilities in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA, USA | Services For People With Disabilities | Hourly | 15.25 per hour $15.25/hr | Full Time/Part Time
If you're looking for a way you can make a positive change in your community, LSI is looking for you. Join our team today!
At LSI, your journey is our passion! Our Services for People with Disabilities team is searching for dedicated, compassionate hourly full-time and/or part-time (10-23 hrs/wk, 24-29 hrs/wk or 30+ hrs/wk) Caseworkers in the Ames and surrounding area. (Story, Boone, Hardin, and/or Marshall Co.) The Iowans we serve are seeking a life of greater confidence and independence, and it's our privilege to empower them toward success every day.
This is a great position to gain working experience in the human services fields! Offers flexible schedule!
What We Do
As one of Iowa's most trusted human services agencies, LSI has a legacy of serving children, adults, and families for more than 160 years. Our Services for People with Disabilities wrap care around individuals across the state, from providing occasional respite care or weekly services, to 24/7 support in either a shared apartment environment or one-on-one care through our Supported Community Living (SCL) program. You can make a direct impact on the lives of the Iowans we are privileged to serve.
What You'll Do
An hourly SCL Caseworker works with children and some adults with intellectual disabilities or chronic mental illness. Our Caseworkers are there to provide support, assistance, and instruction in learning independent living skills like:
Money management
Socialization
Cooking
Personal hygiene
It's important that the individuals we work with are encouraged to be involved in their community. Our Caseworkers should know the basics of outcome-based performance measures, and develop Individualized Service Plans that are functional and reflective of the personal goals each of our individuals have.
Schedules are flexible to meet your needs and the clients' needs. An hourly Caseworker is a caregiver who primarily works one on one with individuals in a mix of day, after-school and evening hours, mostly Monday through Friday. This role also has the potential to grow as more hours become available, and if desired. Computer experience will be helpful when completing documentation.
What You'll Need
Qualified candidates for this job will have ONE of the following:
Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS in human services, education, or human services related field. One year of related experience is preferred.
OR
Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) in Non- human services and 1 year of human services related experience.
OR
AA Degree with 2 years of human services experience.
OR
High school diploma/GED with 4 years of human services experience.
*IF you do not have any of these qualifications, please look at our Direct Support Professional - SCL position. DSP requires HS diploma/GED; no experience required. DSPs work with the same population and same type of schedule, just less responsibilities. https://lsiowa.applicantpool.com/jobs/
How We'll Support You
On top of joining the best team around, you can also receive:
A competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits
A flexible schedule
A 401(k)
Generous paid time off
Health, dental, life, and vision insurance
Career-building opportunities
Special Team LSI perks like pet insurance and cell phone discounts through Verizon
Who We Are
LSI is an equal opportunity employer. At LSI we respect diverse life experiences, cultures and heritages, and strive to provide that all voices are heard and valued. You can learn more about our commitment at https://lsiowa.org/who-we-are/
Why You'll Love Working Here
"I enjoy working with people with disabilities because I'm able to make a difference in their lives and it has made a positive impact in my own." - Amber, LSI Contract Monitor
Ready to get started? Apply today!
This position requires a valid driver's license, auto insurance, a good driving record and the ability to pass an extensive background check including checks of the Dependent Adult and Child Abuse registries, Sex Offender registry and a criminal history check.