Associate Caseworker

"It's not just a job. I don't work for the pay check, I work here for the kids." Grace, a Youth Associate at Bremwood

"These kids have good hearts and they just need to be given a chance. Working here, it's good to know you can make an impact even on bad days." Alison, a Lead Youth Specialist at Bremwood

If you have a passion for making a positive change in your community, LSI is looking for you. Our Bremwood Residential Treatment Center in Waverly has a long history of serving trauma-impacted kids in Iowa. LSI is looking for a compassionate, dedicated full-time Associate Caseworker to empower these children toward success.

Duties

The Associate Caseworker will provide direct service to children on Bremwood's campus in several ways, including:

- Conducting individual, group and skill development sessions and completing documentation in a timely manner

- Engaging in family participation whenever possible while utilizing the individual youth's treatment plan as a tool

- Demonstrating clinical competencies to understand client history in order to integrate and utilize the information when implementing treatment plans

- Delivering service in a manner that is consistent with goals for individuals served while providing opportunities for meaningful activities

- Independently assessing, making decisions, and intervening when needed, using the most appropriate and least restrictive interventions to assure group and individual safety

- Handling crises in a manner which minimizes disruption and assures safety, and

- Developing and maintaining positive, professional relationships with clients families while maintaining appropriate boundaries

This job is a perfect fit for someone interested in collaboration with other LSI team members and department workers. The Associate caseworker also assists with treatment services provided to children on campus, which may occur outside of normal business hours (primarily day and early evening hours available). This position may be part of an on-call rotation.

Salary and Benefits

In addition to joining a family of caring teammates, you'll also enjoy a competitive salary and benefit package at LSI, including a 401(k), paid time off, and health, dental, life, and vision insurance.

Qualifications

- A Bachelor's degree in Social Work (BSW) OR a Bachelor's degree in non-human service-related field plus 30 hours of child mental health training

This position requires a valid driver's license, auto insurance, and the ability to pass an extensive background check, including checks of the Dependent Adult and Child Abuse registries, the Sex Offender registry, and the criminal history check.

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 to diversity, equity and inclusion at https://lsiowa.org/who-we-are/

Are you ready for the most challenging and rewarding adventure of your life? Join our LSI team today!