Direct Service Worker

LSS Center for New Americans seeks a part-time Direct Service Worker with a love of helping people. If you enjoy engaging with diverse cultures and have a passion for your community, we invite you to apply! Help us ‘Welcome the Stranger’ to Aberdeen and Huron. #YouareLSS

HOURS: Part-time, 10 to 15 hours per week. 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday, requires some evening and weekend work.

BENEFITS:

• $300 hiring bonus*
• 401K Match 
• Employee Recognition 
• Employee Assistance Program 

SALARY: Dependent on experience and qualifications 

RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist newly arrived refugees and parolee entrants with adjusting to life in their new home. Help immigrant individuals and families with housing, finding employment, obtaining medical services, enrolling in school or English language classes, and in accessing other benefits as eligible. Maintain confidential client communications and records. Professionally document and report on services provided. Requires ability to travel within the city and frequent travel between Aberdeen and Huron. Occasional travel to Sioux Falls.

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree, plus one year experience working in human service environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires valid driver’s license and ability to obtain approved driver status. Requires basic computer skills (knowledge of Outlook, Word, Adobe, and Excel) and ability to operate general office equipment (i.e. phone, fax, copy machine, PC.) Bi-lingual skills in Karen or Spanish strongly preferred.  Must successfully complete all agency background checks.

RESPOND BY: open until filled 

An Equal Opportunity Employer

*Hiring bonus available to external candidates only. 

SERVICE: Center for New Americans