Caseworker - Home Study and Post Release Services

Lutheran Services in Iowa; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage (portion)

Mileage reimbursement

401k match

Professional development

Paid time off

Student loan forgiveness programs (non

Job summary

Lutheran Services in Iowa seeks a bilingual caseworker (full or part-time) to serve the Des Moines area, focusing on Post Release Services and Home Studies.

You will conduct culturally sensitive home studies, coordinate referrals and case management, and support trauma-informed care within immigrant communities. Evening/weekend availability may be required and a valid driver's license is needed. This nonprofit org offers strong benefits and professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services field and one year of full-time human services experience.
• Must read, write and speak English and Spanish fluently.
• Human services field includes social work, psychology, sociology, counseling, and human/family services.

Responsibilities

• Write and execute home studies for immigrant populations.
• Facilitate reunification through culturally sensitive home studies, assessments, referrals, and case management.
• Provide resource referrals, community connections, and trauma-informed case management.
• May serve as interpreter when language skills apply.
• Possible evening and weekend hours by appointment.

Skills

Fluent English

Fluent Spanish

Bilingual proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services

Job description

Lutheran Services in Iowa currently seeks a (full time/part time) Bilingual Caseworker for Post Release Services and Home Studies in the Des Moines area.

What You'll Do

• Effectively write and execute home studies while working with immigrant populations
• Facilitate the reunification process by conducting culturally sensitive home studies, assessments, referrals, and case management services
• Perform resource referrals, community connections, and case management services while utilizing trauma informed care throughout service provision
• May serve as interpreter when language skills are applicable for case services
• May work evening and weekend hours by appointment or assignment

What You'll Need

Bachelor's degree in human services field and one year of full-time human services experience. Must read, write and speak English and Spanish fluently. Human services field includes social work, psychology, sociology, counseling, and human/family services.

How We'll Support You

At LSI, competitive compensation goes far beyond an hourly rate. For eligible employees, LSI pays for a portion of employee health premiums, offers a monthly wellness discount on health insurance premiums, and contributes to your health savings account each paycheck. LSI will reimburse you for mileage, offer a 401k match contribution, and provide ongoing professional development training. In addition, LSI offers a generous paid time off package. As a non-profit employer many employees also can qualify for student loan forgiveness programs.

Who We Are

LSI is an equal opportunity employer. At LSI we respect diverse life experiences, cultures and heritages, and strive to provide that all voices are heard and valued. You can learn more about our commitment at: https://lsiowa.org/who-we-are/ It's their life. It's your career. Make a difference in both at LSI!

This position requires a valid driver's license, auto insurance, a good driving record and the ability to pass an extensive background check including checks of the Dependent Adult and Child Abuse registries, Sex Offender registry and a criminal history check.