Bilingual Social Worker: Custody & Removal Coordinator

LUKOS LLC; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lukos LLC is seeking a Social Worker/Custody and Removal Coordinator in Bakersfield, CA to support ICE ERO and detention staff. The role focuses on detainee services, trauma-informed support, and coordination of language interpretation and family communications.

The position requires bilingual English/Spanish proficiency, experience with vulnerable populations, and knowledge of case management in a detention/custodial setting. It offers full-time work at designated ICE facilities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the case management process.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-lingual environment.
• Ability to utilize telephonic interpreter/translation services.
• Willingness to work in a detention/custodial setting.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with needs, requests, and complaints from detained noncitizens regarding non-officer or immigration case issues.
• Assist ERO staff with matters related to parent/child communication and child welfare involvement.
• Coordinate disability accommodations with detention facilities and follow up as requested by ERO HQ.
• Facilitate discussions and communicate with detained noncitizens on sensitive topics (abuse, pregnancy, housing, etc.).
• Provide language interpretation for facility and ERO staff.
• Provide noncitizen referrals to appropriate staff for care and follow-up.
• Support specialized housing units for vulnerable populations and manage departure/release planning.
• Develop and maintain a national resource database for CRC and ERO use.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Case management

Multi-cultural environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or Psychology

Master's degree preferred but not required

Job description

Lukos LLC is seeking a Social Worker/Custody and Removal Coordinator in Bakersfield, CA to support ICE ERO and detention staff. The role focuses on detainee services, trauma-informed support, and coordination of language interpretation and family communications.

The position requires bilingual English/Spanish proficiency, experience with vulnerable populations, and knowledge of case management in a detention/custodial setting. It offers full-time work at designated ICE facilities.