Associate Director of Resettlement
Company: US COMM FOR REFUGE
Location: Arlington
Posted on: April 24, 2024
Job Description:
U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI), is a
non-governmental, not-for-profit international organization with a
mission to protect the rights and address the needs of persons in
migration by advancing fair and humane public policy, facilitating,
and providing direct professional services, and promoting the full
participation of migrants in community life. For over 100 years, we
have shaped history with the belief that immigrants strengthen our
communities, economy and social fabric through freedom, hard work,
and family unity. To learn more about our work, please go to our
official website at www.refugees.org.
OVERVIEW
Through a cooperative agreement with the Bureau of Population,
Refugees and Migration, U.S. Department of State, and Australian
Government Department of Home Affairs, USCRI manages refugee
services programs in several states across the U.S. The Reception
and Placement (R&P) program helps refugees secure early
economic self-sufficiency and successfully integrate into American
society. The Associate Director promotes the strategic
implementation of refugee services programs, including
responsibility for overall program management and oversight and
reports to the Director of Refugee and Social Services.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide leadership for refugee services programs at USCRI.
- Manage and oversee deliverables and grant compliance, including
monitoring and technical assistance, project analysis and
reporting, and budgeting and financial oversight.
- Coach and supervise refugee services staff and identify
training and professional development opportunities.
- Establish and nurture professional relationships with current
and prospective funders, State Refugee Coordinators, and affiliated
partners.
- Review and revise policies, procedures, and practices to ensure
compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and grant
requirements.
- Ensure effective and consistent implementation of policies and
practices.
- Assure quality and consistent monitoring activities by
staff.
- Identify new program funding opportunities and develop program
models and operating procedures consistent with funding
requirements and client needs.
- Serve as a subject matter expert and raise awareness of client
needs at the national level and local levels though coordination
with USCRI's partner agencies and field offices.
- Present at select professional conferences.
- Coordinate activities with other USCRI programs and
departments.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor. POSITION
REQUIREMENTS
- A Master's Degree in social work or related field, or
equivalent experience;
- A minimum of five years relevant experience with refugee
resettlement programs and understanding of or experience with
effective case management practices, and U.S. refugee law;
- Experience in managing federal grants;
- Prior experience with project management and coordination,
including ability to work independently, assess priorities, take
initiative, handle multiple assignments, and meet deadlines;
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to
communicate and build relationships and partnerships with funders,
field office staff and partners;
- Experience in policy development and advocacy regarding refugee
needs and services;
- Ability to prioritize duties in a fast-paced environment and
work effectively in a team;
- A high level of proficiency with Microsoft Office;
- Dedication to upholding the rights of refugees, immigrants,
asylum seekers, and vulnerable or disenfranchised populations;
- Some domestic and long-distance travel required; and
- Willingness to respond to urgent situations after normal
business hours.
- Demonstrated commitment to the organizational mission and an
interest in supporting the growth of the Refugee and Social
Services Division. PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Use of manual dexterity, tactile, visual, and audio
acuity;
- Use of repetitive motion, prolonged periods of sitting and
standing, and sustained visual and mental applications and demands;
and
- Occasional lifting (up to 25 pounds), bending, pulling, and
carrying.
- Quantitative/mathematical ability (addition, subtraction,
multiplication, division, standard measurements)
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants is an equal opportunity
employer. We maintain a policy of equal employment opportunity
without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, domestic partnership
status, marital status, physical or mental disability, AIDS/HIV
status, age, political affiliation, genetic information, veteran
status or any other characteristic protected by applicable
law.
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