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Lutheran Services in Iowa Caseworker - Home Study and Post Release Services in Waterloo, Iowa
LSI currently seeks a full-time Bilingual Caseworker for Post Release Services and Home Studies in the Waterloo area.
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.This position may occasionally work on weekends and evenings.
What You'll Do
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 a human services field and one year of full time human services experience. Will consider applicants with an equivalency of education and experience.
Must read, write and speak English and Spanish fluently. Human services field includes: social work, psychology, sociology, counseling, and human/family services.
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 pay check. 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 to diversity, equity and inclusion 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.