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Lutheran Services in Iowa Service Coordinator - Immigrant & Refugee Community Services in Waterloo, Iowa
LSI is pleased to offer qualified candidates a signing bonus for this position
Are you looking to make a positive impact in your community? Lutheran Services in Iowa (LSI) seeks a Service Coordinator to lead the Waterloo, IA office of LSI's Immigrant and Refugee Community Services. Services include resettlement and other empowerment, integration programs for Afghan evacuees as well as other refugee and immigrant populations.
What You'll Do
The Service Coordinator will be responsible for providing successful development, operations and management of case management and self sufficiency programs provided by LSI's Immigrant and Refugee Community Services within the service area. The Coordinator serves as a liaison with partnering organizations, ethnic communities and other community organizations. Hire, train and supervise program staff, ensure compliance with contracts and adjust programming to meet the needs of the changing refugee and immigrant population. Service provision oversight and support may occur during normal business hours, after hours, or on weekends.
What You'll Need
Required: Bachelors degree in human services or related field, plus a minimum of 3 years of related human services experience, with 1 of those years being supervisory experience. Qualifying related experience may include human services, immigrant or refugee services and/or mental health services.
Preferred: Masters degree in Social Work or related human services field, plus 3-5 years of related human services experience. Additional language skills to meet the needs of the clients is preferred, but not required.
How We'll Support You
On top of joining the best team around, you can also receive:
A competitive salary
A 401(k) with employer match - Generous paid time off
A flexible work schedule
Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, life, and vision insurance
Career-building opportunities
Special Team LSI perks like gym discounts, pet insurance, and cell phone discounts through Verizon
As a non-profit employer, many LSI employees also qualify for student loan forgiveness programs.
Who We Are
LSI is an equal opportunity employer. At LSI we respect diverse life experiences, cultures and heritages, and strive to provide that all voices are heard and valued. You can learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion at https://lsiowa.org/who-we-are/
It's their life. It's your career. Make a difference in both at LSI!
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.