Bilingual Social Worker: Custody & Detention Coordinator

Lukos; Hudson (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Lukos is seeking a Custody and Resource Coordinator (CRC) to assist ERO Field Office and detention staff in maintaining a safe detained environment. The CRC provides services on issues affecting ICE detainees, including trauma, abuse, domestic violence, human trafficking, and health care needs.

Duties span intake, needs assessment, and liaison with facilities and HQ. Duty locations include designated ICE detention facilities or offices, with responsibilities to support daily operations and

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
• At least two (2) years of related experience in case management at a local level
• Experience working with victims or individuals in confinement or custodial settings
• At least two (2) years of experience providing services to vulnerable populations
• Experience with and understanding of situations that contribute to family/individual stress, problems and crisis situations

Responsibilities

• Assist detained noncitizen population with needs, requests, and complaints
• Assist ERO officers with parent/child communication and child welfare involvement
• Coordinate disability accommodations and follow-up with detention facilities
• Support compliance with agency policies and detention standards; communicate with detained noncitizens
• Provide language interpretation for facility staff and detained populations
• Provide referrals to care and follow-up (medical, mental health, chaplain, etc.)
• Support specialized housing units and programs for vulnerable populations
• Meet newly detained noncitizens to answer questions and orient them to CRC services
• Develop and maintain a national resource database to facilitate release and removal

Skills

Fluent in English and Spanish

Case management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Psychology

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Lukos is seeking a Custody and Resource Coordinator (CRC) to assist ERO Field Office and detention staff in maintaining a safe detained environment. The CRC provides services on issues affecting ICE detainees, including trauma, abuse, domestic violence, human trafficking, and health care needs.

Duties span intake, needs assessment, and liaison with facilities and HQ. Duty locations include designated ICE detention facilities or offices, with responsibilities to support daily operations and