Caseworker - Home Study and Post Release Services

Lutheran Services in Iowa; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Lutheran Services in Iowa seeks a bilingual Caseworker (full-time or part-time) for Post Release Services and Home Studies in the Waterloo/Cedar Falls area. The Caseworker delivers trauma-informed case management, writes home studies for UC and families, and coordinates referrals and community connections.

Requires a Bachelor's degree in a human services field and one year of relevant experience; fluent English and Spanish.

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.
• Experience with post release services or home studies preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

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 Waterloo/Cedar Falls 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.