Caseworker - Afghan Immigrant and Refugee Community Services - Bilingual (Dari/Pashto)
3 days ago
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Summary
Lutheran Services in Iowa is seeking a Caseworker - Afghan Immigrant and Refugee Community Services - Bilingual (Dari/Pashto) to support their programs in Sioux City, Iowa. The role involves providing supportive services to refugee and immigrant clients.
About the Role
As a Caseworker, you will be responsible for skill development, case management, advocacy, and resource connection for refugee and immigrant clients. You will help clients develop goals and facilitate service plans, meeting with them in person or via telephone during normal business hours, evenings, and occasional weekends.
About You
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in health and human services + 1 year of full-time, related health and human services experience.
- Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and a good driving record.
Preferred:
- Equivalent education and experience, including Associate's degree + 3 years or a high school diploma/GED + 5 years of related experience.
Benefits
- A competitive salary
- A 401(k) with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- A flexible work schedule
- Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, life, and vision insurance
- Career-building opportunities
- Special Team LSI perks like gym discounts, pet insurance, and cell phone discounts through Verizon
- Eligibility for student loan forgiveness programs
Lutheran Services in Iowa
Making a difference takes leadership and courage. As one of Iowa’s largest social service agencies, Lutheran Services in Iowa (LSI) is a leader in bringing positive change to not only the people whose lives we touch, but to the entire community. Even more change is possible when other community leaders become vested partners in improving lives. By creating sustainable partnerships with key local leaders like you, together we can build strong, healthy communities where life changing stories happen every day.
Sioux City, IA