Bilingual Detention & Victim Support Social Worker

LUKOS LLC; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lukos seeks a Custody and Removal Coordinator to support ICE detention operations, located at a designated ICE facility or office. The role focuses on engaging with detained noncitizens, addressing needs, and facilitating services in a trauma-informed, multilingual environment.

Responsibilities include coordinating with ERO staff on detainee requests, providing language interpretation, and assisting with release and departure planning for vulnerable individuals.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist detained noncitizens with needs, requests and complaints.
• Assist with parent/child communication and child welfare involvement.
• Facilitate disability accommodations coordination with detention facilities.
• Provide language interpretation for facility and ERO staff.
• Provide noncitizen referrals for care and follow-up (medical, mental health, chaplain, etc.).
• Support specialized housing units and programs for vulnerable populations.
• Meet with newly detained noncitizens during/after intake to answer questions and provide orientation.

Skills

Fluent English

Fluent Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or Psychology

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Lukos seeks a Custody and Removal Coordinator to support ICE detention operations, located at a designated ICE facility or office. The role focuses on engaging with detained noncitizens, addressing needs, and facilitating services in a trauma-informed, multilingual environment.

Responsibilities include coordinating with ERO staff on detainee requests, providing language interpretation, and assisting with release and departure planning for vulnerable individuals.