Caseworker - Home Study and Post Release Services
Company: Lutheran Services in Iowa
Location: Davenport
Posted on: May 25, 2023
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Job Description:
Lutheran Services in Iowa currently seeks a full time Bilingual
Caseworker for Post Release Services and Home Studies in the Des
Moines 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
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. 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. 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
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