Social Worker – Unaccompanied Children Services

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🕒 March 16

🏄 California, District of Columbia, +7 more states – Remote

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💵 $77.7k - $87.7k / year

⏰ Full Time

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U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI)

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501 - 1000 employees

Founded 1911

🤲 Charity

⚖️ Legal

🌍 Social Impact

💰 Grant on 2023-06

Charity • Legal • Social Impact

U. S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) is a nongovernmental, not-for-profit international organization established in 1911 that advocates for and addresses the needs and rights of refugees and immigrants. Working with nearly 200 affiliates, USCRI provides legal, social, and health services to refugees, unaccompanied migrating children, survivors of human trafficking, and other immigrants across all 50 U. S. states and in countries including El Salvador, Honduras, Kenya, and Mexico. The organization also conducts refugee resettlement, offers targeted services for vulnerable populations, and advocates nationally and globally to influence humanitarian policy, practice, and law.

📋 Description

• Support the Home Study and Post Release Services department • Provide culturally and linguistically appropriate clinical case management services to unaccompanied children with significant needs • Carry a caseload of 5 to 10 Enhanced Post Release Services (Level 3) cases • Conduct brief clinical interventions to help families address crises and manage conflict • Complete individualized needs assessments with unaccompanied children and sponsors • Develop case plans addressing culture, language, and special circumstances • Maintain records according to USCRI and ORR policies and procedures • Provide information, education, referrals, outreach, advocacy, and support • Assess placement safety and appropriateness through phone/video calls, interviews, and home visits • Build networks of pro bono legal resources and service providers • Track individual progress and coordinate communication with key stakeholders • Participate in regular training and communication sessions with the supervisor and headquarters staff • Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor

🎯 Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or another relevant behavioral science with at least three years’ progressive experience; or bachelor’s degree with at least five years of clinical experience • At least 1 year of direct clinical experience • Graduate-level licensure (LMSW/LCSW) preferred • Experience in child welfare, child placements, family preservation, behavioral health counseling, and social service provision preferred • Knowledge of trauma-responsive service provision and crisis intervention skills • Skilled at writing professional, thorough assessment reports • Extensive knowledge of immigrant community local resources • Excellent organizational, verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills • Ability to prioritize duties in a fast-paced environment • Valid driver’s license, insurance, clean driving record, and personal transportation • Ability to travel up to 50 percent, including long-distance travel with limited notice • Appropriate workspace for documentation, client phone calls, and video conferencing • Fluency in Spanish required; additional languages a plus • Commitment to comply with mandatory state reporting requirements for child abuse and neglect • Dedication to the human rights of refugees, immigrants, asylum seekers, and displaced people • Successful criminal background check including 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, respect for others, confidentiality, and appreciation of a multicultural workplace • Satisfactory completion of USCRI’s Orientation and Training • Satisfactory completion of ORR-required trainings before serving clients and annually • Completion of additional training as identified by supervisor or Human Resources • Ability to meet physical demands including prolonged sitting and standing, sustained visual and mental applications, occasional lifting up to 25 pounds, and basic mathematical operations • Resume and cover letter required; references required at final interview

🏖️ Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance • Disability coverage • 401(k) plan with a generous USCRI contribution • USCRI covers 85% of medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for employees and dependents • Satisfactory completion of USCRI’s Orientation and Training • Satisfactory completion of ORR-required trainings • Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities