Lancaster, PA | Social Worker - SEND International

Lancaster, PA | Social Worker

Needed:

Do you have the desire to use your profession as a social worker to reach out to the new Muslim immigrants that are coming into our neighborhoods? Are you passionate about assisting Families and young people from recent immigrant families to adjust? Our passion is to see vibrant, reproducing churches develop among our new Muslim neighbors. If that is your passion, come join us!

Term: Long-Term (3+ years)

Country: North America (Immigrants & Refugees)

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Tasks:

Love and serve recent immigrants and refugee adults and children. (Help navigate medical appointments, learning to drive and securing licenses, children’s education and school registration, banking and learning family financial management in an American setting, and other needs, and processing past trauma in the spirit of Christ demonstrating His love.)
Empower new neighbors with needed life skills to integrate into self-sustaining life in their new community.
Join a community of others living among the immigrant families in incarnational witness.
Assist to train and coordinate local welcome teams serving resettled families.
Share your story and the Good News in relevant ways, discipling those whom you befriend, and assisting to form a worshiping fellowship of Christ-followers.
Grow in powerful discerning prayer for the “nations” in the community.

Specific Qualifications:

Experience working in the social work field and associated degrees are preferred.
Eagerness to learn the language as needed.
Confidence to engage and build friendships among the immigrant community.
Desire to serve as part of a larger team, to be mentored, and to coach others.
One or more of these specializations: Bible storying skills, ESL skill and experience, trauma healing certification, life coaching skills, and mentoring experience.