Clinical-Case Manager, LSS Alternatives

Full Time Professional Rapid City, SD, US

3 days ago Requisition

Join a Mission-Driven Team

Are you interested in joining a team serving youth as they learn, grow, and reach their full potential?

If so, this position might be a great fit for you! #YouareLSS

LSS New Alternatives program support young people as they move into the next phase of their life.

You Belong at Lutheran Social Services

HOURS:Full-time, 40hours, Monday
- Friday; occasional extended hours, as needed.

SALARY: Dependent on experience and qualifications.

BENEFITS: LSS is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

• $Hiring bonus
  * external candidates only
• PTO Time Frontload Up to 24 Hours for benefit-eligible employees
• 8 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) 3% match
• Four Wellmark BCBS medical plan options, with HSA & FSA options
• Dental and Vision plans
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Career development opportunities, hands-on training, and mentorship
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility

RESPONSIBILITIES: As part of the LSS team, the Case Manager helps develop individualized case plans, conducts ongoing assessments, and connects youth with appropriate community resources. This position is essential in identifying the needs of youth and their families, supporting their growth, and fostering positive change in their lives. Success in this role requires strong communication and organizational skills, along with a deep commitment to helping others.

Responsibilities include maintaining accurate case documentation; building collaborative relationships with community partners and service providers; coordinating medical, dental, and vision appointments; ensuring annual exams are completed; supporting medication management processes in collaboration with nursing staff and pharmacy providers; obtaining medical records and treatment consents; reviewing Medication Administration Records (MARs) for accuracy; and transporting clients to appointments as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must possess or be eligible to obtain licensure as a Social Worker or Social Work Associate through the South Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners, with in 6 months of employment. Obtaining and maintaining licensure is a requirement of this position. Guidance through the licensure process will be provided by Lutheran Social Services.

• A bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field, is required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age, is required.
• Licensed Social Worker or Licensed Social Work Associate through the South Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners is preferred.
• Experience with client Medication Administration Records (MARs), is preferred.
• Willingness to submit to record checks to detect criminal convictions of behavior harmful towards children, spousal abuse, distributing drugs or sex crimes.
• Requires a valid auto-insurance, a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain one with approved driver status.

LSS Expectations & Core Values

At LSS
, we are committed to upholding the following values in all aspects of our work:

Compassionate –We engage with empathy and provide non-judgmental services.
Appreciative –We recognize and develop the strengths of our clients and employees.
Respectful –We build professional and collaborative relationships with clients, partners, and colleagues.
Ethical –We uphold high standards of integrity and quality in all actions.
Strategic –We anticipate and respond proactively to community needs.

LSS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Please note: As part of our hiring process and to meet accreditation requirements, applicants will be asked to complete a prescreen questionnaire.

* Hiring bonus available to external candidates only.