Bilingual Caseworker: Post-Release & Home Studies

Lutheran Services in Iowa; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage (portion)

Mileage reimbursement

401k match

Professional development

Paid time off

Student loan forgiveness programs (non

Job summary

Lutheran Services in Iowa seeks a bilingual caseworker (full or part-time) to serve the Des Moines area, focusing on Post Release Services and Home Studies.

You will conduct culturally sensitive home studies, coordinate referrals and case management, and support trauma-informed care within immigrant communities. Evening/weekend availability may be required and a valid driver's license is needed. This nonprofit org offers strong benefits and professional development.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Write and execute home studies for immigrant populations.
• Facilitate reunification through culturally sensitive home studies, assessments, referrals, and case management.
• Provide resource referrals, community connections, and trauma-informed case management.
• May serve as interpreter when language skills apply.
• Possible evening and weekend hours by appointment.

Skills

Fluent English

Fluent Spanish

Bilingual proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services

Job description

Lutheran Services in Iowa seeks a bilingual caseworker (full or part-time) to serve the Des Moines area, focusing on Post Release Services and Home Studies.

You will conduct culturally sensitive home studies, coordinate referrals and case management, and support trauma-informed care within immigrant communities. Evening/weekend availability may be required and a valid driver's license is needed. This nonprofit org offers strong benefits and professional development.