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Description Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is a dynamic social service organization serving children, youth and families, people with disabilities, older adults, and military veterans. Trustworthiness is a value and strength shared by our employees and recognized by the communities we serve. We offer an ALIVE Workplace (Supportive, Positive, and Fun) and careers that challenge, energize, and reward employees. Consider joining us! Job Summary: The primary function is to manage all aspects of client education to serve prospective clients, relative/kinship, and foster and adoptive families interested in providing care and permanency to children & youth in out-of-home placement. This position is partially or fully dependent on grant funding. Qualifications and Requirements: Master's Degree in Social Work (preferred) - OR - Bachelor's Degree or 3-5 years of related experience; 1-3 years of supervisory experience for child welfare or program management preferred; Program development experience preferred; Knowledgeable & Sensitivity to African- American community is required; Strong Understanding of Child Protection, and licensing preferred; Strong ability to work independently, using initiative, discretion and good judgment; Ability to communicate well using verbal and written methods; Ability to apply critical and strategic thinking to problem solve complex matters of concern; Ability to interpret agency policy, state and federal licensing requirements, and other regulations in the development, management, and administrative oversight of adoption programs; Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; Valid drivers' license preferred (insurance, reliable vehicle and be insurable under agency policy); Ability to work with and advocate for all clients served, regardless of race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or family type. Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of all people regardless of gender, race, culture, religion, ethnicity, protected veteran status and/or disability. We actively foster an environment that is free of racism, discrimination, bias, and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity, safety, and respect. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Lutheran Social Service of MN is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of all people regardless of gender, race, culture, religion, ethnicity, protected veteran status and/or disability. We actively foster an environment that is free of racism, discrimination, bias, and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity, safety, and respect.