Caseworker - Home Study and Post Release Services

Lutheran Services in Iowa; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Lutheran Services in Iowa is seeking a full-time or part-time Bilingual Caseworker for Post Release Services and Home Studies in the Siouxland area. You will support unaccompanied children and families with resource referrals, case management, and trauma-informed care, written and spoken in English and Spanish.

This role may require evening and weekend hours and may involve interpreter duties. A Bachelor's degree in human services and at least one year of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services field.
• One year of full-time human services experience.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.
• Experience with Post Release Services and Home Studies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Write and execute home studies for UC and families.
• Facilitate reunification through culturally sensitive assessments and referrals.
• Provide resource referrals, community connections, and case management with trauma-informed care.
• May serve as interpreter when language skills are applicable for case services.
• May work evenings and weekends by appointment.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Case management

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 Siouxland area.

What You'll Do

The Caseworker is responsible for Post Release Services (PRS) and Home Studies for Unaccompanied Children (UC) and families. Our Caseworkers are responsible for helping children and families with resource referrals, community connections, and case management services while utilizing trauma informed care throughout service provision.

In this role, our Caseworkers...

• 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.