Public Adoptions Social Worker

2 days ago
Appleton, Wisconsin — HybridFull TimeSocial Work
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ No Nights

Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Lutheran Social Services of WI & Upper MI as a Public Adoptions Social Worker – Hybrid in Appleton or Fond du Lac, WI.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assess youth and families
  • Develop and facilitate service plans
  • Conduct home studies & CANS assessments
  • Document case activity in eWiSACWIS within required timelines

Requirements

  • Daily travel within the region to visit homes and community locations
  • Occasional overnight travel may be required

Benefits & Compensation

  • 401(k) with employer match.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only, student loan benefits. Work with Lutheran Social Services of WI & Upper MI in Appleton or Fond du Lac, WI.

Key Skills

Case managementHome studiesCANS assessmentsTrauma-informed carePerson-centered practicesCourt reportingChild safety assessmentService planningDocumentationCrisis interventionMultidisciplinary collaborationCommunicationMental health supportCommunity resource coordination
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Public Adoptions Social Worker at Lutheran Social Services of WI & Upper MI a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts, remote work flexibility.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at Lutheran Social Services of WI & Upper MI is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Remote physician positions in Social Work have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.

Compensation Analysis

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This is a fully remote physician position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
  • Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Case management, Home studies, CANS assessments, Trauma-informed care, Person-centered practices, Court reporting, Child safety assessment, Service planning. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The social worker will provide case management, conduct home studies, and facilitate service plans to support children in foster care. They are responsible for documenting case activity, preparing court reports, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure child safety and permanency.

Benefits package: Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Mileage Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, 10 Paid Holidays. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

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About Lutheran Social Services of WI & Upper MI

Non-profit Organization Management
West Allis, Wisconsin
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Mileage Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
10 Paid Holidays
6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (4)

Hybrid work (Schedule flexibility ↓ burnout)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)

Interpretation: Position demonstrates all major evidence-based lifestyle protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

2d ago

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