Refugee Integration & Resource Manager - Gulf Coast JFCS

Are you excited by the prospect of working for an organization that truly values your contributions, provides opportunities for growth and development, fosters diversity, equality, inclusion, AND gives you a chance to make a difference in the lives of children and families?

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

The Refugee Integration & Resource Manager is an exempt position responsible for
ensuring that the Refugee programs have the necessary resources available for the successful
integration of refugees, such as housing, volunteers, and other community resources.

• Oversee and train the Refugee Integration and Resource Coordinator, volunteers and cosponsors.
• Ensure Refugee Integration and Resource Coordinator works in partnership with the Workforce.
• Acquisition team to obtain necessary background screenings and other requirements for volunteers and matching to clients.
• Ensures that there is regular contact with community resources such as housing, volunteers, and community resources.
• Develops co-sponsorship group relationships.
• Maintains a comprehensive database of housing resources, volunteers and community resources.
• Facilitates regular meetings with rental management offices landlords, volunteers, and community resources.
• Provide direct service support to refugees as needed.
• Assists in the preparation of reports for funders and agency.
• Assists with planning, marketing and development of materials for program events, such as outreach, educational, and engagement activities.
• Address any issues or conflicts that may arise between housing, volunteers, and community resources.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• $50,000 - 54,000 annual salary
• 15 PTO Days per year
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• Healthcare Concierge
• Financial Wellness Program
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Immediate eligibility for 403b Savings Plan with 25% match
• Supplementary Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Specified Disease insurance
• Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Pet, Legal and Identity Theft programs
• Continuous training and professional development opportunities
• Mileage Reimbursement
• An opportunity to make the world a better place!

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• Bachelor's degree in international studies, anthropology, human development or related field strongly desired
• Previous experience working with refugees strongly preferred.
• Cross-cultural experience or cultural diversity training required.
• Previous supervisory experience a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent supervisory and analytical skills
• Ability to deal professionally, courteously and efficiently with clients and other employees.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Bilingual, preferably in Dari, Pashto, Spanish, and other languages spoken by clients
• Knowledge of community organization and resources
• Must have a valid drivers' license with auto insurance coverage

WHO WE ARE:

From babies to seniors, Gulf Coast JFCS serves all people in need, regardless of race, religion, culture or gender identity. Our programs span a broad human service spectrum, from behavioral and mental health, child welfare and adoption, family support, job and employment transition, housing, food, transportation or home care assistance for the elderly.

GCJFCS offers an opportunity to gain field experience and direct client contact hours for both Bachelor’s and Master’s level practicum and internships. For license-eligible candidates, we offer both individual and group supervision from a Board-Certified qualified supervisor to fulfill state requirements at no cost to the employee.

Gulf Coast JFCS is an equal opportunity employer. Gulf Coast JFCS is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or inappropriate behavior. Gulf Coast JFCS will not tolerate discrimination against its employees on the basis of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, workers’ compensation status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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