Explore a Career with LSS of South Dakota

Join a Mission-Driven Team

"Are you passionate about promoting safety, stability, and connection for children and youth in South Dakota?"

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

You Belong at Lutheran Social Services

We believe every child deserves to grow up in a safe, loving, and nurturing family. Our priority is to support and empower families, ensuring children find the permanency of a "forever family"—a place where they can heal, grow, and reach their full potential.

Our values form the foundation of who we are and how we operate. At LSS, we prioritize a whole-person, family-centered approach to care within a continuum of services.

$600 Sign-On Bonus Available!

To apply for this position, click the link LSS of South Dakota Careers https://lsssd.org/careers/

HOURS: Onsite, Full-time, 40hours, Monday- Friday; occasional evenings and weekends.

SALARY Exempt w/OT: $47,000 - $53,000 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.

• $600 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, 2025 plans including a comprehensive $1 monthly premium for a $5,000 coinsurance plan (full-time, single coverage)
• Dental and Vision plans with HSA & FSA options
• 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: The Placement Coordinator will work collaboratively with OLA, CPS, and the Kinship and Foster Care Licensing team to facilitate the placement process. The Placement Coordinator will be available during business hours as the contact for support in finding placement for children. Their primary goal is to identify and connect resource families to meet the needs of South Dakota’s children and families. This role requires excellent communication and organizational skills, as well as a strong commitment to helping others. The Placement Coordinator plays a critical role in carrying out the LSS mission.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or similar field, plus one to two years of related experience in a human services field, is required.
• Licensed Social Worker or Licensed Social Worker Associate through the South Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• 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.