Social Services Professional

2 weeks ago


Lafayette, Louisiana, United States US COMM FOR REFUGE Full time
Job Title: Social Worker

Join the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) team as a Social Worker and make a meaningful impact in the lives of refugees and immigrants.

About the Role:

The Social Worker will be part of the Home Study (HS) and Post Release Services (PRS) department, working remotely from Louisiana with up to 50% local state travel. This role offers a $3,000.00 hiring bonus and a starting salary of $70,000.00, with opportunities for growth based on experience, education, and cost of living.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide culturally and linguistically appropriate clinical case management services to individuals with significant needs.
  • Carry a caseload of 8 to 10 EPRS cases and conduct brief clinical interventions to help families address crises and manage conflict, as needed.
  • Complete individualized needs assessments with clients and sponsors, and develop case plans with particular attention to culture, language, and special circumstances.
  • Maintain accurate and detailed records according to USCRI and ORR policies and procedures.
  • Provide information, education, referrals, outreach, advocacy, and support to ensure that each client receives the necessary services.
  • Assess the safety and appropriateness of placements 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 clients and sponsors, and track individual progress.
  • Coordinate and maintain communication with key stakeholders, including supervisors and headquarters staff.
Requirements:
  • Master's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or other relevant behavioral science, with at least three years' progressive experience, or a Bachelor's degree with at least five years of clinical experience.
  • Graduate-level licensure (LMSW/LGSW) is preferred.
  • At least one year of direct clinical experience, with a focus on child welfare, child placements, family preservation, behavioral health counseling, and social service provision.
  • Knowledge of trauma-responsive service provision and crisis intervention skills.
  • Excellent organizational, verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to prioritize duties in a fast-paced environment.
  • Fluency in Spanish is required, with 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.
Training and Development:
  • 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.
Benefits:

USCRI offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, disability coverage, a 401(k) plan with a generous USCRI contribution, and 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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