Are you looking to make a positive impact in your community? LSI seeks a Resettlement Caseworker to support the resettlement of refugee populations through our Immigrant and Refugee Community Services in Waterloo.

Multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply!

What You'll Do

Caseworkers are responsible for supporting newly arrived refugee clients throughout the resettlement process. In this role you will:

- Assist clients in obtaining necessary services including pre-arrival coordination of housing and other resources, airport arrivals, employment, school enrollment and other services

-Transport and accompany clients to appointments

-Coordinate service activities with volunteers and community resources to ensure all services are provided within required timeframes

-Conduct assessments, establish goals and facilitate self-sufficiency plans through a client-centered, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approach

-Maintain written documentation of services and complete case files

Service activities may occur during normal business hours, after hours, or on weekends depending upon arrival times and client needs. LSI reimburses for mileage.

This position requires a valid driver's license, auto insurance, a good driving record and the ability to pass an extensive background check including checks of the Dependent Adult and Child Abuse registries, Sex Offender registry and a criminal history check.