Refugee Resettlement Program Officer

6 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. You will also develop and implement measures to mitigate the risk of sponsorship breakdown and respond appropriately if breakdown occurs.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Support and oversight of PSGs throughout the 90-day sponsorship period, including provision of pre-arrival and preparation support.
  • 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 Community Sponsorship Hub (CSH) of the Welcome Corp 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 Corp 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).

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