Bilingual Caseworker – Post-Release & Home Studies

Lutheran Services in Iowa; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Lutheran Services in Iowa seeks a bilingual Caseworker (full-time or part-time) for Post Release Services and Home Studies in the Waterloo/Cedar Falls area. The Caseworker delivers trauma-informed case management, writes home studies for UC and families, and coordinates referrals and community connections.

Requires a Bachelor's degree in a human services field and one year of relevant experience; fluent English and Spanish.

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.
• Experience with post release services or home studies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Write and execute home studies for UC and families.
• Facilitate reunification with culturally sensitive home studies, referrals, and case management.
• Provide resource referrals and community connections using trauma-informed care.
• May serve as interpreter when language skills are applicable for case services.
• May work evening and weekend hours by appointment or assignment.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services

Job description

Lutheran Services in Iowa seeks a bilingual Caseworker (full-time or part-time) for Post Release Services and Home Studies in the Waterloo/Cedar Falls area. The Caseworker delivers trauma-informed case management, writes home studies for UC and families, and coordinates referrals and community connections.

Requires a Bachelor's degree in a human services field and one year of relevant experience; fluent English and Spanish.