Social Worker - Community Programs

Social Worker - Community Programs

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LSI seeks a Social Worker to work within our clinical department as part of the On The Way Home (OTWH) program we serve in the Davenport/Muscatine/Clinton area and surrounding counties (Scott, Muscatine, Cedar, Jackson, and Clinton).

The programs we serve help to support client transition by empowering families, enhancing family relationships, and supporting academic engagement and success. These programs integrate three interventions:
Home/Family, School, and homework support. Receive referrals from JCS officials 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays. Respond (face‑to‑face) within 1 hour of referral with youth/family in the home, the office, or other safe neutral place. Provide direct services through use of assessment and diagnostic skills, curriculum‑based skill teaching, crisis intervention, case management, and advocacy. Requires traveling by car to client’s homes, an office, a community setting, or other neutral setting.

Facilitate and attend family team meetings, as needed. Activities may occur during normal business hours, after hours, or on weekends. Share in on‑call rotation (with incentive) to cover crisis and referral cell phone.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Social Work OR a Human Services related field, plus one year full‑time equivalent human service experience

• A competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits
• A flexible work schedule
• 401(k)
• Generous paid time off
• Health, dental, life, and vision insurance
• Career‑building opportunities
• Team LSI perks like pet insurance and cell phone discounts through Verizon

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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

"One of the things that I love about working with LSI is that it gives me a chance to make an immediate difference in my community." - Jose, LSI Program Supervisor

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.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Other

• Mental Health Care