Resettlement Caseworker - Immigrant and Refugee Community Services

South Sioux City Area Chamber of Commerce & CVB; Des Moines, Northern (IA, KY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Lutheran Services in Iowa is seeking a Resettlement Caseworker to support newly arrived refugee clients through the resettlement process. You will assist with housing, airport arrivals, employment, school enrollment, and other essential services; transport clients to appointments; coordinate resources; conduct assessments and foster self-sufficiency using a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach.

Responsibilities include maintaining thorough case files and documenting services, with potential

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in obtaining services including housing, airport arrivals, employment, school enrollment and other services.
• Transport and accompany clients to appointments.
• Coordinate service activities with volunteers and community resources to ensure all services are provided within required timeframes.
• Conduct assessments, establish goals and facilitate self-sufficiency plans through a client-centered, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approach.
• Maintain written documentation of services and complete case files.

Job description

Resettlement Caseworker - Immigrant and Refugee Community Services

Caseworkers are responsible for supporting newly arrived refugee clients throughout the resettlement process. In this role you will:

• Assist clients in obtaining necessary services including pre-arrival coordination of housing and other resources, airport arrivals, employment, school enrollment and other services
• Transport and accompany clients to appointments
• Coordinate service activities with volunteers and community resources to ensure all services are provided within required timeframes
• Conduct assessments, establish goals and facilitate self-sufficiency plans through a client-centered, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approach
• Maintain written documentation of services and complete case files

Service activities may occur during normal business hours, after hours, or on weekends depending upon arrival times and client needs. LSI reimburses for mileage.

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