Refugee Resettlement Program Officer

3 days ago

Arlington, Virginia, United States US COMM FOR REFUGE Full time
Job Title: Private Sponsorship Program Officer

U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Private Sponsorship Program Officer to join our team. As a key member of our Refugee and Social Services Division, you will play a critical role in supporting the Welcome Corps program, which enables everyday Americans to welcome refugees arriving through the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP).

Job Summary:

The Private Sponsorship Program Officer will provide support and oversight to Private Sponsorship Groups (PSGs) throughout the 90-day sponsorship period, as well as provision of pre-arrival and preparation support. This includes developing and implementing measures to mitigate the risk of sponsorship breakdown and responding appropriately if breakdown occurs. The successful candidate will also be responsible for coordinating and communicating with the Community Sponsorship Hub (CSH) of the Welcome Corps regarding PSG matching, refugee travel, program changes, and notification to CSH and/or relevant authorities of serious issues.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Support and oversight of PSGs throughout the 90-day sponsorship period
  • Provision of post-arrival mentorship to PSGs to ensure the delivery of core sponsorship services
  • Development and implementation of measures to mitigate the risk of sponsorship breakdown and respond appropriately if breakdown occurs
  • Development and implementation of policies and strategies to ensure the safety of refugees at all times, including protecting against sex and labor exploitation, domestic violence, and trafficking
  • Collection and review of 30- and 90-day PSG reports
  • Coordination and communication with the CSH of the Welcome Corps regarding PSG matching, refugee travel, program changes, and notification to CSH and/or relevant authorities of serious issues
  • Development and implementation of a strategy for recruiting and training PSGs
  • Coordination with USCRI's R&P and other refugee programs to ensure the dissemination and exchange of best practices and resources, including to inform plans for refugees after their 90-days of Welcome Corps enrollment
  • Collaboration with local USCRI offices and affiliates to ensure PSGs are accessing local social services and other resources
  • Documentation of lessons learned to inform further development and strengthening of the Welcome Corps program
  • Development of public communications, including on social media, as needed
  • Engagement as a contributing member of the Refugee and Social Services Division team, collaborating closely with colleagues to plan and deliver division-wide activities to better achieve USCRI's goals
Requirements:
  • Master's degree in social work or a related field and one year of relevant experience, OR a Bachelor's degree with at least three years of relevant experience
  • Experience working with refugee-serving programs or related programs aiming to increase access to critical resources for immigrant or other underserved populations
  • Experience providing training and technical assistance, particularly to social service providers or volunteers
  • Experience recruiting and mobilizing volunteers
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience of refugee and immigrant needs and services
  • Positive attitude, professional demeanor, and ability and willingness to work both as a team member and independently, with a high level of self-motivation
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with USCRI affiliates, national partners, volunteers, and funders
  • Highly adaptable and flexible with the ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced work environment
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically proficiency with Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
  • Ability to travel domestically a few times per year, preferred
  • Demonstrated support of USCRI's values by exhibiting respect for others, maintaining confidential information, appreciating a multicultural workplace, and showing dedication to safeguarding human rights, including of trafficking victims, refugees, immigrants, asylum seekers, and vulnerable or disenfranchised populations
  • Ability to speak a second language desirable
Training Requirements:
  • Satisfactory completion of USCRI's Orientation and Program Trainings
  • Completion of additional training as identified by supervisor or Human Resources or required by the Welcome Corps program
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
  • Occasional lifting (up to 25 pounds), bending, pulling, and carrying
  • Quantitative/mathematical ability (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, standard measurements)
Equal Employment Opportunity:

U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants is an equal opportunity employer.

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