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Caseworker - Home Study and Post Release Services

Part-time

Lutheran Services in Iowa

Waterloo, IAFull-time / Part-time$25/hrTracked 4w agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$25/hr
Location
Waterloo, IA
Schedule
Full-time / Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degreeValid Driver's License

Job overview

Lutheran Services in Iowa is hiring a Caseworker - Home Study and Post Release Services. The Caseworker for Post Release Services and Home Studies helps Unaccompanied Children and families with resource referrals, community connections, and case management services. This role involves writing and executing home studies, facilitating reunification processes, and utilizing trauma-informed care. The caseworker may also serve as an interpreter when language skills are applicable.

Key focus areas include Effectively write and execute home studies while working with immigrant populations, Facilitate the reunification process by conducting culturally sensitive home studies, assessments, referrals, and case management services, and Perform resource referrals, community connections, and case management services while utilizing trauma informed care throughout service provision.

Successful candidates bring Bachelor's In Human Services Field, 1 Year Full-Time Human Services Experience, and Valid Driver's License. Important skills include Write Home Studies, Work With Immigrant Populations, Facilitate Reunification Process, Culturally Sensitive Home Studies, Assessments, and Referrals. Preferred (not required): Interpreter.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Write Home StudiesWork With Immigrant PopulationsFacilitate Reunification ProcessCulturally Sensitive Home StudiesAssessmentsReferralsCase Management ServicesTrauma Informed CareEnglish FluencySpanish FluencyInterpreter

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Human Services Field1 Year Full-Time Human Services ExperienceValid Driver's LicenseAuto InsuranceGood Driving RecordPass Extensive Background CheckPass Dependent Adult and Child Abuse Registries CheckPass Sex Offender Registry CheckPass Criminal History Check

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Waterloo, IA, USA | Immigrant and Refugee Community Services | Hourly | 25.00 per hour | Full Time

Lutheran Services in Iowa currently seeks a (full time/part time) Bilingual Caseworker for Post Release Services and Home Studies in the Waterloo/Cedar Falls area.

What You'll Do

The Caseworker is responsible for Post Release Services (PRS) and Home Studies for Unaccompanied Children (UC) and families. Our Caseworkers are responsible for helping children and families with resource referrals, community connections, and case management services while utilizing trauma informed care throughout service provision.

In this role, our Caseworkers...

  • Effectively write and execute home studies while working with immigrant populations

  • Facilitate the reunification process by conducting culturally sensitive home studies, assessments, referrals, and case management services

  • Perform resource referrals, community connections, and case management services while utilizing trauma informed care throughout service provision

  • May serve as interpreter when language skills are applicable for case services

  • May work evening and weekend hours by appointment or assignment

What You'll Need

Bachelor's degree in human services field and one year of full-time human services experience. Must read, write and speak English and Spanish fluently. Human services field includes social work, psychology, sociology, counseling, and human/family services.

How We'll Support You

At LSI, competitive compensation goes far beyond an hourly rate. For eligible employees, LSI pays for a portion of employee health premiums, offers a monthly wellness discount on health insurance premiums, and contributes to your health savings account each paycheck. LSI will reimburse you for mileage, offer a 401k match contribution, and provide ongoing professional development training. In addition, LSI offers a generous paid time off package. As a non-profit employer many employees also can qualify for student loan forgiveness programs.

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 at: https://lsiowa.org/who-we-are/ It's their life. It's your career. Make a difference in both at LSI!

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

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