Why LSI:

Lutheran Services in Iowa is always looking for qualified, caring individuals. If you are looking for a challenging position with competitive benefits, you’ve come to the right place. LSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

LSI Employment Opportunities:

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Benefits:
LSI offers a complete benefit package for Full time and PT 32+ employees that includes health, dental and vision insurance. A 401K with a company match is also offered.

FAQs:
Thank you for your interest in a position at Lutheran Services in Iowa (LSI).  We hope as you learn more about LSI and our mission, that you will become part of our team of nearly 800 employees throughout Iowa.

Here is a list of the most common questions that potential employees have of LSI.

Who is LSI?
Lutheran Services in Iowa (LSI) was created by the integration of Bremwood Lutheran Services and Lutheran Social Service of Iowa in August 2003. LSI provides services through 15 different locations in Iowa - Ames, Charles City, Clinton, Council Bluffs, Davenport, Denison, Des Moines, Dubuque, Indianola, Manchester, Muscatine, Sioux City, Spencer, Waterloo, Waverly.

What does LSI do?
LSI impacts the lives of more than 40,000 Iowans annually through residential treatment, services to families, home health care, early childhood programs, adoption/foster care services, refugee resettlement, services for people with disabilities, disaster response initiatives and Barnabas Uplift. LSI is affiliated with Lutheran Services in America and three Iowa synods of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

Do you have to be Lutheran to receive services?
No. LSI serves people of all ages, genders, nationalities, religions, ethnicities and sexual orientations

Do I have to be Lutheran to work for LSI?
LSI employs both Lutheran and non-Lutheran individuals.

What benefits does LSI offer to its employees?
LSI offers a competitive wage and benefit package for full-time staff working 40 hours per week. Benefits are pro-rated for part-time staff working at least 32-39 hours per week. More specifically, our benefit package includes:  health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid time off; short and long term disability insurance; an employee assistance program (EAP); and a 401(k) plan.  In addition, LSI provides a wide variety of personal and professional development opportunities each year. 

What types of customers does LSI serve?
LSI staff support children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of issues.

Why should I work for LSI?
Most new employees start working for LSI because of their desire to help someone.  They feel personally connected to our mission - "LSI responds to the love of Jesus Christ through acts of service to all.” We've also learned that staff stay with LSI because of the relationships they build with their clients, co-workers, and direct supervisor.  In addition, staff tell us that LSI is a place where they feel valued and have an opportunity to directly influence the quality of someone's life on an ongoing basis.

How is LSI funded?
LSI receives monies from ELCA congregations, foundations, United Ways, corporations, private contracts and grants, client fees, state and local governments, and countless individual donors.