Social Worker

Lutheran Social Services Of The Nat; Lincolnia (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS is seeking a Social Worker to provide case management for Unaccompanied Refugee Minor (URM) youths placed in foster care in the Virginia region. The role includes liaising with foster parents, schools, health providers and immigration courts to improve well‑being and acculturation to the USA.

The position requires a social work degree, 2+ years in child welfare preferred, and cultural competence to work with diverse populations.

Qualifications

• Social work degree or related field required.
• 2 yrs in child welfare or foster care preferred.
• Culturally competent with diverse cultures and languages.
• Experience writing cohesive court reports, treatment plans, notes.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management for URM youth in foster care.
• Meet clients in person or virtually at least twice monthly.
• Coordinate services with foster parents, schools, health providers, and courts.
• Maintain case records and prepare reports and treatment plans.
• Refer clients to community resources for education, employment, housing, and legal aid.
• Collaborate with GAL and Assistant Attorney General on cases every 4–6 months.

Skills

Case management

Multicultural communication

Time management

Independent work

Spanish speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

LSW preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Data collection systems

Job description

The Social Worker will provide case management for youth, placed in foster care for the Unaccompanied Refugee Minor Program (URM) in the Virginia region. The Social Worker will provide assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of young people to maximize their well-being, safety and acculturation to the USA and URM Program.Essential FunctionsTravel within a 50 mile radius from zip code 22031 and availability to be on a rotating on-call schedule. May work some evenings and weekends.Meet with clients’ face-to-face and virtually, minimum twice a month.Work with clients individually, in families, or in groups, assessing their situations, capabilities, and problems, to determine what services are required to meet their needs.Serve as liaison/advocate between client and foster parents, health specialists, school staff, Virginia Juvenile and Domestic Relations District and immigration courts, and other service providers to assist clients who face problems such as disabilities, abuse, or poverty.Maintain case history records and prepare reports (i.e.: court reports, treatment plans, contact notes, and monthly reports).Refer clients to community resources for services such as educational support, employment training, financial literacy, legal aid, housing, and medical treatment, and assist client (and foster parents) on getting services as well as provide thorough information about where to go and how to apply.Working with client’s Guardian Ad Litem (GAL), in addition to the Assistant Attorney General regarding cases every four (4) to six (6) months.Develop and review service plans in consultation with clients, and perform follow-ups assessing the quantity and quality of services provided.Arrange for medical, psychiatric, and other tests that may disclose causes of difficulties and indicate remedial measures.Collect supplementary information needed to assist client, such as employment records, medical records, or school reports.Assist with placing clients in foster homes, institutions, or medical treatment centers if and when needed.Knowledge or understanding of the U.S. Refugee Resettlement programSocial work degree or degree in a field related to social work such as sociology, psychology, special education, or counseling2 yrs of experience in child welfare system or foster care preferredCulturally competent: experience with different cultures, religions, and nationalities.Experience in writing cohesive and coherent court reports, treatment plans, contact notes, and monthly reports.Knowledge of trauma-based practices and working with youthExperience in family therapy and/or trauma informed therapy preferredWill be required to pass background check in Virginia.Must have reliable and accessible transportationValid driver’s license and vehicle insuranceSkillsMicrosoft Office Suite (Word, Excel)Experienced in data collection systemsAbility to manage time wellAbility to work independently and in a group.Spanish speaking preferred.