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Lutheran Services in Iowa
Resettlement Caseworker - Immigrant and Refugee Community Services
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What they do
A Case Worker is employed by a government agency, non-profit organization, or other social services group to take on the cause of individuals and provide them with advocacy, information, and other services.
$47,754 / year median in Iowa
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Are you looking to make a positive impact in your community? LSI seeks a Resettlement Caseworker to support the resettlement of refugee populations through our Immigrant and Refugee Community Services in Des Moines. This position will be responsible for finding employment for cases that are resettled. Multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply! What You'll Do 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.What You'll Need Required:
Bachelors 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 Associates degree + 3 years OR a high school diploma/GED + 5 years of related experience. Qualifying experience includes work in human services, family services, mental health services, public health, nursing, community resource navigation, behavioral health services, work with immigrants and refugees and employment/workforce development experience. 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 for many positions
- Mileage reimbursement
- Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, life, and vision insurance
- Career-building opportunities
- Special Team LSI perks like pet insurance, and cell phone discounts through Verizon
- As a non-profit employer, many LSI employees also qualify for student loan forgiveness programs.