Refugee Services Community Resource Coordinator

5 days ago


Troy, Michigan, United States Samaritas Full time
Job Title: Refugee Services Community Resource Coordinator

Samaritas is seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Community Resource Coordinator to join our Refugee Services team. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in developing sponsorships, community, and volunteer resources for refugee services and families.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Maintain current knowledge of program, educational, operational, and financial needs and goals of refugee services and of the organization.
  • Plan and coordinate general information meetings for prospective sponsors, expand contacts with social ministries associations, and civic groups.
  • Perform ongoing sponsorship development for refugee arrivals, working closely with sponsors before arrival.
  • Maintain contact with prospective sponsors and conduct evening and Sunday morning church meetings and presentations to groups as necessary.
  • Secure approximately 10-12 sponsorships a year.
  • Develop appropriate materials to publicize details of sponsorships, utilize various media sources for publicizing needs.
  • Inform prospective sponsors and volunteers about the Early Self-Sufficiency Employment Program, identify those who wish to provide assistance, and refer them to the Program Manager.
  • Plan and develop relationships with apartment complexes and private home owners in regards to refugees' housing needs, help with securing storage spaces.
  • Plan and conduct DHS and/or employer presentations and reconciliation meetings and community-related contacts, provide program manager with outcomes.
  • Support volunteer program Coordinator, provide resources, and assist in recruitment.
  • Develop resources for Outreach and Referral Manual, including vocational training information, services, and resources available to low-income persons, supplement sponsor's efforts in areas of direct service when necessary.
  • Maintain reports and statistics relevant to program activity, providing weekly reports to Program Manager.
  • Assist in development of donation strategies.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, community services, or related field preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Experience in refugee-related casework and community services, minimum one year of direct experience developing sponsorships preferred.
  • Ability and willingness to work with refugees, demonstrate compassion and patience towards persons served, basic understanding of refugee services.
  • Spanish preferred, must be able to work effectively in a cross-cultural context, ability to work constructively with staff and clients.
  • Strong public speaking skills with ability to relate creatively to representatives of various companies, community organizations, and governmental agencies.
  • Ability to identify needs, interests, aptitudes, skills, and problems, refers clients to appropriate support services, agencies, and programs.
  • Ability and willingness to work as part of a team in achieving common goals, ability to research, identify, and recruit churches and volunteers in regards to sponsorships.
  • Knowledge of or ability to learn various computer programs, including spreadsheet and graphics programs.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits, effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
  • Company-paid basic life insurance ($10,000 minimum for each full-time and part-time employee).
  • Company-paid short-term disability accrual (full-time employees).
  • Retirement plan (403b) - company matches on first 1.5% of gross income at 133%.
  • Great personal time off (PTO) accruals.
  • Awesome employee discounts.
  • UKG Wallet - pre-pay options.
  • Plus, many more benefits.

About Samaritas:

Samaritas is a Michigan-based human service organization that connects people with families and communities, empowers them to live their fullest life possible, and creates a ripple effect of transformation.

We are committed to providing high-quality services that meet the unique needs of each individual, family, and community we serve.

Join our team and be part of an organization that makes a difference in the lives of others.



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