Refugee Health Promotion Coordinator

4 days ago

Houston, Texas, United States Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston Full time
Job Title: Refugee Health Promotion Coordinator

Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Refugee Health Promotion Coordinator to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating Refugee Services activities to engage community support for refugee clients.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supervise and coordinate the Refugee Health Promotion program and staff to ensure the successful implementation of Refugee Health Promotion program activities and initiatives.
  • Monitor and track data, documenting client experiences, and reporting.
  • Collect, report, and analyze the data for RHP program initiatives and for mandatory quarterly reports.
  • Assure the timely completion of Refugee Health Promotion program reports and other reports, as needed.
  • Ensure case files and notes for the programming are accurate and meet the standards of program compliance. Maintain records in the Refugee Management System and ClientTrack.
  • Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness.
  • Develop, maintain, and deepen relationships with health partners and health experts to better support IM's Refugee Services activities.
  • Develop and manage relationships with community organizations to facilitate community support for Refugee Health Promotion program activities.
  • Present information on the refugee resettlement program and opportunities to health partners.
  • Develop, organize, and implement opportunities for healthcare communities to provide support to refugees and health applications.
  • Support IM RS involvement in community refugee activities, particularly activities around health and wellness.
  • Recruit, train, motivate, and recognize Refugee Services health program volunteers.
  • In the context of the Refugee Health program, develop and supervise volunteer opportunities/internships in direct service to refugee clients.
  • Work with the Volunteer Services staff to ensure the completion of the onboarding process (orientations, background checks, etc.) for volunteers participating in the Refugee Health Promotion program activities.
  • Collect/Document monthly timesheets, monthly volunteer check-ins and additional paperwork related to Refugee Health Promotion program volunteers and RMS case note entries, as applicable.
  • Conduct outreach based on the needs of the refugee population served.
  • Coordinate with the Community Engagement Manager and the Refugee Health Promotion program staff in all facets of the Refugee Health program.
  • Assist the Community Engagement Manager with the coordination of special projects, donation drives and special events.
  • Attend appropriate meetings pertaining to the Refugee Health Promotion program and related activities.
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • 1 Year of experience working in a health-related field and in a community setting.
  • Experience with refugees and immigrants desired.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Ability to quickly learn the Refugee Management System database.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • High degree of independent judgment.
  • Must enjoy working with culturally and ethnically diverse staff, clients, and volunteers.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills. Able to interact well with all levels and work effectively in a team environment.
  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule including late nights and some weekends.
  • Must have an automobile, valid driver's license, and automobile liability insurance.
  • Fluency in one of the refugee languages (Dari, Spanish, Pashto, and Arabic) preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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