Bilingual Social Worker: Custody & Detention Coordinator

Lukos; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lukos is seeking a Custody and Resource Coordinator to assist ERO Field Office and detention staff in maintaining a safe detention environment in Marana, AZ. The CRC provides support on victim trauma, sexual abuse, domestic violence, human trafficking, and health care concerns for ICE detainees.

The role requires a bachelor-level qualification related to social services, with 2+ years in case management or victim services.

Qualifications

• Degree issuing institution and program must be accredited by a U.S. Department of Education-recognized entity.
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or an equivalent degree.
• Master’s degree or equivalent advanced degree preferred but not required.
• Fluent in English and Spanish, written and oral.

Responsibilities

• Assist with needs, requests, and complaints from the detained noncitizen population regarding non-officer or immigration case related issues.
• Assist ERO officers with addressing noncitizen requests related to parent/child communication and/or child welfare involvement.
• Facilitate on-site support of disability accommodations with detention facilities upon ERO HQ submission.
• Facilitate compliance with agency policies and detention standards; communicate with detained noncitizens.
• Provide language interpretation for facility and ERO staff.
• Provide noncitizen referrals to appropriate staff for care and follow-up.
• Support noncitizens with specialized needs and conduct wellness checks.
• Meet with newly detained noncitizens to provide orientation to CRC services.
• Support specialized housing units and programs for vulnerable populations.
• Develop and maintain a national resource database for CRC/ERO use.

Skills

English/Spanish fluency

Strong communication skills

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 to assist ERO Field Office and detention staff in maintaining a safe detention environment in Marana, AZ. The CRC provides support on victim trauma, sexual abuse, domestic violence, human trafficking, and health care concerns for ICE detainees.

The role requires a bachelor-level qualification related to social services, with 2+ years in case management or victim services.