Social Worker

About the role

Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area (LSSNCA) is a human services, immigration relief, and refugee welcome agency serving individuals and families across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Since 1917, LSSNCA has supported people in rebuilding their lives by fostering resiliency, self-sufficiency, and access to opportunities that extend well beyond initial arrival. The organization is accredited by COA Accreditation, a service of Social Current, reflecting its commitment to high-quality, participant-centered services. LSSNCA offers innovative, trauma-informed programs for refugees, forced migrants, immigrants, children, youth, and underserved communities, addressing critical service gaps in the region. Guided by a belief in the inherent dignity of all people, LSSNCA strives to build an inclusive community of well-being where everyone can thrive.

Responsibilities

• Conducts psychosocial assessments
• Develops and implements individualized service and safety plans
• Coordinates resources to support housing stability, mental health, education, and employment
• Provides trauma-informed counseling, crisis intervention, and ongoing case management
• Collaborates closely with internal teams, community partners, and public agencies
• Maintains accurate documentation
• Monitors participant progress
• Advocates for client needs
• Supports group workshops or community-based programming
• Participates in team meetings
• Contributes to program development
• Upholds ethical and professional standards aligned with LSSNCA’s mission and values

Qualifications

• Demonstrated skills in case management, psychosocial assessment, and individualized care planning.
• Experience providing trauma-informed, culturally responsive counseling and crisis intervention.
• Ability to build trusting relationships, maintain professional boundaries, and advocate for participant rights and needs.
• Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills, including accurate recordkeeping and timely reporting.
• Experience working with refugees, immigrants, or underserved communities, preferably in a social services or nonprofit setting.
• Knowledge of community resources, public benefits, and local service networks in the National Capital Area.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams and with external partners and agencies.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work or a related human services field; social work licensure or eligibility is preferred.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, participant-informed practice, and the inherent dignity of all individuals.
• Proficiency in a second language relevant to refugee and immigrant communities is highly beneficial.