National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP)
Bilingual Home Study Caseworker - Partially Remote
National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP), Sioux City, Iowa, United States, 51110
Bilingual Home Study Caseworker - Partially Remote
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This position is remote but requires in‑home visits across Region 7. Candidates must reside in Region 7, covering Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, and Missouri. Travel may vary.
Base Pay Range $61,000.00/yr - $65,000.00/yr
Benefits and Opportunities
33 paid days off each year (11 holidays + 22 days PTO)
Half‑day summer Fridays & work anniversary trips
Competitive salary and full benefits package including 401(k), medical, dental, and vision
Pet insurance with discounts and reimbursements
Monthly cell phone reimbursement up to $50 and coverage discounts with Verizon and AT&T
Mileage reimbursement, student loan repayment assistance, CEUs and ongoing training/education
NYAP is committed to doing what is best for children, youth, and their families
Our core values emphasize caring for people, connecting communities, and promoting peace
Position Summary Under a grant from the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), NYAP’s Home Study (HS) Caseworkers complete in‑person visits to sponsor family homes. They conduct in‑depth assessments of the potential sponsor’s ability to ensure the child’s safety and well‑being, conduct face‑to‑face interviews with sponsors, other household members, and initiate background checks. HS caseworkers must have experience in conducting HS according to the requirements in the state where services are being provided. They must be skilled at writing professional, thorough assessment reports and possess knowledge of local community social services, with specialized experience in conducting home studies and working with immigrant populations. Additionally, HS caseworkers should be knowledgeable about family preservation, kinship care, and/or general child welfare. Travel includes in‑person visits to sponsor family homes.
Responsibilities
Complete in‑person visits to sponsor family homes
Conduct in‑depth assessment of the potential sponsor’s ability to ensure the child’s safety
Conduct face‑to‑face interviews with sponsors and other household members
Initiate background checks of the sponsor and adult household members
Identify areas where additional support is needed to ensure a successful sponsorship
Ensure completion of HS within ORR’s designated timeframes
Knowledge of UC Portal and Evolv
Assist with post‑release services, if needed
Provide well‑written and documented final HS recommendations of sponsor
Carry a minimum case load of 3
Employ a case management approach that assesses, plans, facilitates, and advocates for unaccompanied children and their sponsors using knowledge of social services and human services
Follow all ORR guidelines and policy requirements
Reports to PRS Caseworker Supervisor
Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Must be at least 21 years old
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree or an equivalent degree in education, psychology, sociology, or other behavioral science equivalent
Experience in conducting HS
Skilled at writing professional, thorough assessment reports
Knowledge of local community social services and human services
Have specialized experience conducting HS and working with immigrant populations
Bilingual in English and Spanish
Prior experience with ORR HS/PRS preferred
Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries, and C/ANs check
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time with an active motor vehicle license, reliable automobile, a good driving record, and 100/300 insurance coverage on a personally owned vehicle
Willingness to work flexible and non‑traditional hours in the service of persons served
Must live within a 100‑mile radius of the city they will be focused on supporting
Travel required to states within assigned region
Candidate must be able to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, gender, gender identity, sexual identity, disability, religious, and racial backgrounds
This job description is not an all‑inclusive list of duties but rather a reflection of typical work performed in that position
Equal Opportunity Employer An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
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This position is remote but requires in‑home visits across Region 7. Candidates must reside in Region 7, covering Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, and Missouri. Travel may vary.
Base Pay Range $61,000.00/yr - $65,000.00/yr
Benefits and Opportunities
33 paid days off each year (11 holidays + 22 days PTO)
Half‑day summer Fridays & work anniversary trips
Competitive salary and full benefits package including 401(k), medical, dental, and vision
Pet insurance with discounts and reimbursements
Monthly cell phone reimbursement up to $50 and coverage discounts with Verizon and AT&T
Mileage reimbursement, student loan repayment assistance, CEUs and ongoing training/education
NYAP is committed to doing what is best for children, youth, and their families
Our core values emphasize caring for people, connecting communities, and promoting peace
Position Summary Under a grant from the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), NYAP’s Home Study (HS) Caseworkers complete in‑person visits to sponsor family homes. They conduct in‑depth assessments of the potential sponsor’s ability to ensure the child’s safety and well‑being, conduct face‑to‑face interviews with sponsors, other household members, and initiate background checks. HS caseworkers must have experience in conducting HS according to the requirements in the state where services are being provided. They must be skilled at writing professional, thorough assessment reports and possess knowledge of local community social services, with specialized experience in conducting home studies and working with immigrant populations. Additionally, HS caseworkers should be knowledgeable about family preservation, kinship care, and/or general child welfare. Travel includes in‑person visits to sponsor family homes.
Responsibilities
Complete in‑person visits to sponsor family homes
Conduct in‑depth assessment of the potential sponsor’s ability to ensure the child’s safety
Conduct face‑to‑face interviews with sponsors and other household members
Initiate background checks of the sponsor and adult household members
Identify areas where additional support is needed to ensure a successful sponsorship
Ensure completion of HS within ORR’s designated timeframes
Knowledge of UC Portal and Evolv
Assist with post‑release services, if needed
Provide well‑written and documented final HS recommendations of sponsor
Carry a minimum case load of 3
Employ a case management approach that assesses, plans, facilitates, and advocates for unaccompanied children and their sponsors using knowledge of social services and human services
Follow all ORR guidelines and policy requirements
Reports to PRS Caseworker Supervisor
Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Must be at least 21 years old
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree or an equivalent degree in education, psychology, sociology, or other behavioral science equivalent
Experience in conducting HS
Skilled at writing professional, thorough assessment reports
Knowledge of local community social services and human services
Have specialized experience conducting HS and working with immigrant populations
Bilingual in English and Spanish
Prior experience with ORR HS/PRS preferred
Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries, and C/ANs check
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time with an active motor vehicle license, reliable automobile, a good driving record, and 100/300 insurance coverage on a personally owned vehicle
Willingness to work flexible and non‑traditional hours in the service of persons served
Must live within a 100‑mile radius of the city they will be focused on supporting
Travel required to states within assigned region
Candidate must be able to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, gender, gender identity, sexual identity, disability, religious, and racial backgrounds
This job description is not an all‑inclusive list of duties but rather a reflection of typical work performed in that position
Equal Opportunity Employer An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
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