Unaccompanied Refugee Minor Case Manager

Our Mission: Lutheran Community Services Northwest partners with individuals, families and communities for health, justice and hope.

About Us Lutheran Community Services Northwest is a non-profit human services agency that improves lives of people in communities throughout Washington, Oregon and Idaho. We provide a wide variety of services to adults, adolescents, children, families, schools and communities. We are privileged to touch lives of all ages, cultures and faiths.

About Us: Lutheran Community Services Northwest is a non-profit human services agency that improves the lives of people in communities throughout Washington, Oregon and Idaho. We provide a wide variety of services to adults, adolescents, children, families, schools and communities. We are privileged to touch lives of all ages, cultures and faiths.

The Program: The URM program places refugee minors into loving and caring homes in the Tri-cities area. These youth do not have others to care for them.

The Role: Social workers in this role assist with the re-settlement of Unaccompanied Refugee Minors into the Spokane area. This includes developing and implementing foster care case plans that address all life domains, working with community partners and advocating on behalf of our youth. This position enjoys a dynamic, flexible, hybrid work environment with a 37.5 hour work week.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelors or Masters of Social Work or related field in human services or child advocacy

• Experience in child welfare and interest in working with immigrant and refugee populations

• Strong cross-cultural communication skills desired and ability to work effectively with children who have experienced loss and trauma

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Agency Affiliated Counselor in Washington State

• Cleared through the Washington State Patrol or FBI to work with vulnerable populations

• Reliable Transportation, Valid Driver's License, Vehicle Registration and Insurance

THE PERKS: We offer a full benefits package with options for medical, dental, prescription and vision coverage; employer-paid short and long-term disability, as well as life insurance. Vacation includes up to 2 weeks in the first year. Up to 2 weeks of Sick leave for you or to take care of your immediate family (based on hours worked). 12 Paid Holidays plus 2 Floating Holidays each year. A 403(b) Retirement plan, with employer matching after meeting eligibility requirements. Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is designed to help and support you. Staff potentially eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness program as a 501(c) 3 employer.

We thank all candidates in advance for their interest in joining the Lutheran Community Services Northwest team. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

LUTHERAN COMMUNITY SERVICES NORTHWEST IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND COMMITTED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCY.

Other details

• Job Family LCS General

• Pay Type Hourly

• Min Hiring Rate $18.90

• Max Hiring Rate $26.28

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• Spokane 210 W Sprague, 210 W Sprague Ave, Spokane, Washington, United States of America