Social Worker (Multilingual) English/Spanish Speaking

Lutheran Community Services Northwest•SeaTac, WA

About The Position

Lutheran Community Services NW is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving communities throughout Washington, Oregon, and Idaho with a wide range of services for individuals of all ages and backgrounds. All LCSNW team members will contribute to our mission of partnering with individuals, families and communities for health, justice and hope WHAT WE WILL DO FOR YOU:As an employer of choice, we’re deeply committed to supporting our employees—because when you’re empowered, our mission thrives. We provide resources, tools, and care that allow you to focus on what matters most: delivering Health, Justice, and Hope to the communities we serve. We’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and peace of mind A 37.5 per hour work week to ensure work/life balance Medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits to keep you and your loved ones healthy Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance Life insurance coverage at no cost to you Up to 2 weeks of vacation in your first year (based on hours worked) Up to 2 weeks of sick leave (based on hours worked) 12 paid agency recognized holidays 2 floating holidays to use your way 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching (eligibility applies) Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family Potential eligibility for Student Loan Forgiveness through our 501(c)(3) nonprofit status HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT: Refugee and Immigrant Youth Social Workers will have the privilege of accompanying our young people throughout their adolescence and serve as their legal guardians, mentors and advocates. In addition, our Refugee and Immigrant Youth Social Workers play an important role in supporting foster families as they support our young people. Develops and implements comprehensive case plans for Unaccompanied Refugee Minors which: Consider the individual’s personal goals, strengths/weaknesses, cultural, religious, and ethnic background; Promote wellbeing, safety, and self-sufficiency. Uses effective clinical skills to provide counseling, supportive services and supervision of youth and caregivers including monthly health and safety visits, recognizing that many of our foster home placements are cross-cultural. Provides advocacy and resource referrals as needed. Represents LCSNW regularly in dependency court hearings. Produces timely documentation in case files and reports to outside agencies. Maintains comprehensive knowledge of current issues relating to Unaccompanied Refugee Minors including topics such as cultural background and countries of origin for youth, impact of trauma, forms of available immigration relief, and State laws regarding Extended Foster Care and program eligibility. Demonstrates dependability and cooperative team work by actively participating in meetings and supervision, preparing and presenting case material, offering supportive ideas and input to colleagues, being open and responsive to feedback, and sharing the team workload.

Requirements

Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Must have well-developed communication skills, both written and verbal.
Must have independent decision-making abilities when circumstances warrant such action.
Must be able to multitask and set priorities.
Ability to work well in a team.
Must be able to work in a multicultural setting.
Strong cross-cultural communication skills and ability to work effectively with youth and young adults who have experienced loss and trauma.
This position requires regular travel. Must have a current Washington State driver’s license, auto insurance, and access to a reliable vehicle
Bachelor’s degree in human services field required
At least two years’ experience in child welfare or working with immigrant and refugee populations required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Social Work or related human services field preferred.

Responsibilities

Develops and implements comprehensive case plans for Unaccompanied Refugee Minors which: Consider the individual’s personal goals, strengths/weaknesses, cultural, religious, and ethnic background; Promote wellbeing, safety, and self-sufficiency.
Uses effective clinical skills to provide counseling, supportive services and supervision of youth and caregivers including monthly health and safety visits, recognizing that many of our foster home placements are cross-cultural.
Provides advocacy and resource referrals as needed.
Represents LCSNW regularly in dependency court hearings.
Produces timely documentation in case files and reports to outside agencies.
Maintains comprehensive knowledge of current issues relating to Unaccompanied Refugee Minors including topics such as cultural background and countries of origin for youth, impact of trauma, forms of available immigration relief, and State laws regarding Extended Foster Care and program eligibility.
Demonstrates dependability and cooperative team work by actively participating in meetings and supervision, preparing and presenting case material, offering supportive ideas and input to colleagues, being open and responsive to feedback, and sharing the team workload.

Benefits

A 37.5 per hour work week to ensure work/life balance
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits to keep you and your loved ones healthy
Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance coverage at no cost to you
Up to 2 weeks of vacation in your first year (based on hours worked)
Up to 2 weeks of sick leave (based on hours worked)
12 paid agency recognized holidays
2 floating holidays to use your way
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching (eligibility applies)
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
Potential eligibility for Student Loan Forgiveness through our 501(c)(3) nonprofit status