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Social Worker

Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area · Fairfax, Virginia, US

Level: ExperiencedJob Location: Little River, Fairfax, VA - Fairfax, VA 22031Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Master's of Social Work RequiredSalary...

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Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Little River, Fairfax, VA - Fairfax, VA 22031Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Master's of Social Work RequiredSalary Range: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 Salary/yearTravel Percentage: 30 - 50%Job Shift: DayJob Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesThe Social Worker will provide case management for youth, placed in foster care for the Unaccompanied Refugee Minor Program (URM) in the Virginia region. The Social Worker will provide assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of young people to maximize their well-being, safety and acculturation to the USA and URM Program. Essential Functions: Travel within a 50 mile radius from zip code 22031 and availability to be on a rotating on-call schedule. May work some evenings and weekends. Meet with clients’ face-to-face and virtually, minimum twice a month. Work with clients individually, in families, or in groups, assessing their situations, capabilities, and problems, to determine what services are required to meet their needs. Serve as liaison/advocate between client and foster parents, health specialists, school staff, Virginia Juvenile and Domestic Relations District and im...