Bilingual Social Work Custody & Resource Coordinator

Lukos; Farmville (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Lukos is seeking a Custody and Resource Coordinator in Farmville, VA to support ICE detainees and field office staff. The role focuses on trauma-informed care, victim support, and coordination of medical and mental health services within detention facilities.

The position requires a BA/BS in social work or psychology, English/Spanish fluency, and experience with vulnerable populations. Citizenship and fitness clearance are prerequisites for this federal role, with a full-time schedule.

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 detainees with needs, requests, and complaints using ICE forms or equivalents.
• Support ERO staff with parent/child communications and child welfare involvement.
• Coordinate disability accommodations with detention facilities and HQ.
• Facilitate discussions on policy, detention standards, and access to services for noncitizens.
• Provide language interpretation for facility and ERO staff.
• Refer noncitizens to care and follow-up to prevent critical incidents.
• Support specialized housing units and vulnerability-focused programs.
• Conduct wellness checks and follow-ups for at-risk individuals.
• Meet newly detained noncitizens to orient them to CRC services.
• Develop and maintain a national resource database for CRC/ERO use.

Skills

Fluent in English and Spanish

Strong oral and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or equivalent

Master’s degree or equivalent advanced degree preferred

Job description

Lukos is seeking a Custody and Resource Coordinator in Farmville, VA to support ICE detainees and field office staff. The role focuses on trauma-informed care, victim support, and coordination of medical and mental health services within detention facilities.

The position requires a BA/BS in social work or psychology, English/Spanish fluency, and experience with vulnerable populations. Citizenship and fitness clearance are prerequisites for this federal role, with a full-time schedule.