Bilingual Custody & Detention Social Worker

LUKOS LLC; Los Fresnos (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lukos seeks a Social Worker/Custody and Removal Coordinator in Los Fresnos, TX to support ICE detainees and facility staff. The role focuses on trauma-informed services, victim support, and crisis management within detention environments.

The position requires coordination of requests, language interpretation, and resources for vulnerable populations, including families and individuals with special needs, across multiple facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or equivalent.
• Master's degree preferred but not required.
• Fluent in English and Spanish, written and oral.

Responsibilities

• Assist detained noncitizens with needs and complaints.
• Support parent/child communication and child welfare involvement.
• Coordinate disability accommodation notifications with detention facilities and HQ.
• Facilitate discussions on policy, housing, medical and mental health issues.
• Provide language interpretation for facility and staff.
• Develop and maintain a national resource database for CRC/ERO use.
• Meet newly detained individuals to explain CRC services and orientation.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Case management knowledge

Multicultural environment

Communication skills

Interpreting services

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or Psychology

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

SharePoint

Job description

Lukos seeks a Social Worker/Custody and Removal Coordinator in Los Fresnos, TX to support ICE detainees and facility staff. The role focuses on trauma-informed services, victim support, and crisis management within detention environments.

The position requires coordination of requests, language interpretation, and resources for vulnerable populations, including families and individuals with special needs, across multiple facilities.