Caseworker - Immigrant and Refugee Community Services

Lutheran Services in Iowa; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary

401(k) match

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Health benefits

Career growth

Gym discounts

Pet insurance

Cell phone discounts

Job summary

Lutheran Services in Iowa is seeking a Caseworker in Sioux City to support immigrant and refugee clients through skill development, case management, advocacy and resource connections.

You'll meet clients in person or by phone during business hours, with some evenings and occasional weekends, and help them set goals and service plans aligned with personal objectives. A bachelor's degree in health and human services plus experience is required or equivalent education/experience.

Qualifications

• Provide supportive services to refugee and immigrant clients.
• Develop client goals and service plans.
• Assist with skill development and referrals.
• Meet clients in person, by phone, evenings or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive services to refugee and immigrant clients.
• Develop client goals and service plans.
• Assist with skill development and referrals.
• Meet clients in person or by phone during business hours, with occasional evenings/weekends.

Skills

Case management

Advocacy

Resource coordination

Outcome-based measures

Education

Bachelor's degree in health and human services

Associate's degree + 3 years

High school diploma/GED + 5 years

Job description

Are you looking to make a positive impact in your community? Lutheran Services in Iowa (LSI) seeks a Caseworker to support our Immigrant and Refugee Community Services programs in Sioux City.

What You’ll Do

The Caseworker is responsible for providing supportive services to refugee and immigrant clients including, but not limited to, skill development, case management, advocacy, and resource connection. Caseworkers should know the basics of outcome-based performance measures and be willing to help clients develop goals and facilitate service plans that enable each client to meet their personal goals. Caseworkers will meet with clients in person or via telephone during normal business hours, as well as in the evenings and occasional weekends.

What You’ll Need

Required: Bachelor's degree in health and human services + 1 year of full time, related health and human services experience. Will also accept equivalent education and experience, including Associate's degree + 3 years OR a high school diploma/GED + 5 years of related experience.

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.

How We’ll Support You

On top of joining the best team around, you can also receive:

• A competitive salary


• A 401(k) with employer match


• Generous paid time off


• A flexible work schedule


• Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, life, and vision insurance


• Career-building opportunities


• Special Team LSI perks like gym discounts, pet insurance, and cell phone discounts through Verizon


• As a non-profit employer, many LSI employees also 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!