Social Services Specialist

3 weeks ago

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States US COMM FOR REFUGE Full time

About the Role:

The Social Worker will be supporting the Home Study (HS) and Post Release Services (PRS) department. This position is remote, located in Nebraska, and requires up to 50% local state travel.

This position offers a $3,000.00 Hiring Bonus. Starting pay is $70,000.00 and may be subject to change on experience, education, and cost of living.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide culturally and linguistically appropriate clinical case management services to UC with significant needs.
  • Carry a caseload of 8 to 10 EPRS cases.
  • Conduct brief clinical interventions to help families address crises and manage conflict, as needed.
  • Complete individualized needs assessments with unaccompanied children (UC) and sponsors, and develop case plans with particular attention to culture, language, and special circumstances.
  • Maintain a high standard of record-keeping according to USCRI and ORR policies and procedures.
  • Provide information, education, referrals, outreach, advocacy, and support to ensure that each child receives the services they require.
  • Assess the safety and appropriateness of the placement on an ongoing basis using child welfare principles and social work best practices through phone/video calls, interviews, and home visits.
  • Build a network of local pro bono legal resources and service providers to facilitate access for unaccompanied children (UC) and sponsors, and track individual progress.
  • Coordinate and maintain communication with key stakeholders.
  • Participate in regular training and communication sessions with supervisor and headquarters staff.
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements:

  • Master's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or other relevant behavioral science; with at least three years' progressive experience, graduate level licensure (LMSW/LGSW) is preferred; or a Bachelor's degree with at least five years of clinical experience.
  • Candidate must have at least 1 year of direct clinical experience.
  • Experience in child welfare, child placements, family preservation, behavioral health counseling, and social service provision is preferred.
  • Knowledge of trauma-responsive service provision and crisis intervention skills.
  • Must be skilled at writing professional, thorough assessment reports.
  • Must possess an extensive knowledge of immigrant community local resources.
  • Excellent organizational, verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, and ability to prioritize duties in a fast-paced environment.
  • Must have a valid driver's license, insurance, a clean driving record, and personal transportation.
  • Position requires up to 50 percent long distance travel with limited notice.
  • Position is remote and the candidate must have an appropriate workspace to complete documentation, client phone calls, and video conferencing.
  • Fluency in Spanish is required; proficiency in additional languages a plus.
  • Candidate must demonstrate a commitment to comply with mandatory state reporting requirements for child abuse and neglect.
  • Candidate must have dedication to the human rights of refugees, immigrants, asylum seekers and displaced people.
  • Candidate must pass a criminal background check that includes past history of conviction of child and sexual abuse.
  • Possess or be able to obtain CPR and basic first aid certification.
  • Demonstrated support of USCRI's values by exhibiting respect for others, maintenance of confidential information and an appreciation of a multicultural workplace.

Training Requirements:

  • Satisfactory completion of USCRI's Orientation and Training.
  • Satisfactory completion of ORR required trainings prior to serving clients and on an annual basis.
  • Complete additional training as identified by supervisor or Human Resources.

Physical Demands:

  • Use of manual dexterity, tactile, visual, and audio acuity.
  • Use of repetitive motion, prolonged periods of sitting and standing, and sustained visual and mental applications and demands.
  • Occasional lifting (up to 25 pounds), bending, pulling, and carrying.
  • Quantitative/mathematical ability (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, standard measurements).

Additional Notes:

  • Please submit a resume with cover letter describing your interest and qualifications with your online application.
  • References will be required at time of the final interview.
  • No telephone calls please. Position will remain open until filled.

Benefits:

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

  • health, dental, vision, and life insurance; disability coverage; a 401(k) plan with a generous USCRI contribution; and much more.

All full-time employees working 30+ hours per week are eligible.

USCRI covers 85% of all premiums for employees and their dependents for medical, dental, and vision insurance, which is significantly higher than the benchmarks.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants is an equal opportunity employer.

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