Senior Program Officer for Employer Engagement - Global Refuge

Global Refuge • Baltimore, MD

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About The Position

If you are passionate about transforming communities with a mission-driven organization, then we have the opportunity for you! Reporting to the Deputy Director for Resettlement and Integration Services, the Senior Program Officer for Employment Services is responsible for managing the compliance activities of employment programming in accordance with the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) funded Matching Grant program, Global Refuge and other funders, as assigned. The Senior Program Officer will expand employment services initiatives that will put Global Refuge at the forefront of refugee employment integration and economic empowerment. The Senior Program Officer will oversee the development and implementation of monitoring, training and technical assistance to ensure provision of timely and quality services to refugees and immigrants. The Senior Program Officer will supervise a team of Program Officers. Global Refuge, formerly known as Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS), is a nonprofit serving newcomers seeking safety, support, and a share in the American dream. Since 1939, we have welcomed those seeking refuge, upholding a legacy of compassion and grace for people in crisis. We walk alongside individuals, families, and children as they begin their new lives in the United States through our work in refugee resettlement, care for unaccompanied children, and economic empowerment and employment. Our work also extends to Guatemala and Mexico, where we help young people with skills training and community reintegration. To date, we have served over 800,000 people from around the globe. Our comprehensive services leverage our extensive organizational expertise as well as government, community, and faith partnerships. Attracting and retaining the best talent is vital to our continued growth and we are proud to offer an excellent benefits package including: medical, dental, vision available the first day of employment generous paid time off including 20 days of vacation, 12 days of sick leave, 12 paid holidays 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave and up to 12 weeks of fully paid FMLA leave company 403(b) contribution of 3%, an additional 7% match which vests immediately At Global Refuge, welcoming newcomers isn't just our duty-it's an inherent part of our identity, rooted in our Lutheran heritage and inspired values and serving as a testament to our unwavering commitment to those in search of refuge. Please join us as we make a difference in the lives of newcomers.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in social work, social sciences, non-profit management or related field in combination with a minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience and supervisory experience.
• Experience conducting site monitoring and developing monitoring tools and protocols.
• Experience working in a local resettlement office or a national office of a resettlement agency required; prior experience with Matching Grant and/or employments programs is strongly preferred.
• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Experience working with refugees, immigrants or limited English speakers.
• Experience in interpreting contract compliance and providing training and technical assistance to service providers and staff.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to establish effective relationships with colleagues and partners.
• Outstanding organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with attention to details.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, knowledge in database management and other computer applications.
• Deep commitment to Global Refuge's core values and ability to model those values in relationships with colleagues and partners.
• Experience with and commitment to working in a diverse workforce.
• Ability and willingness to travel 20% of time.

Responsibilities

• Drives the strategic growth of Global Refuge's employment services efforts for the affiliate network.
• Maintain up to date and detailed knowledge of program requirements.
• Develop and maintain data, information, and analysis on program outcomes and trends.
• Create and maintain effective tools and resources for distribution to the Global Refuge network.
• Design and provide quality network-wide training and technical assistance around various topics to include changes to the Matching Grant guidelines, updated practices and procedures and ways to manage Matching Grant match requirements.
• Provide supervision and programmatic guidance to direct reports.
• Manage the monitoring schedule for site monitoring visits and desk audits.
• Review site monitoring reports and desk audit reports compiled by direct reports.
• Provide support during the ORR monitoring of affiliates, including site preparation, review of pre-monitoring questionnaires, and responses to ORR monitoring reports.
• Identify and report on monitoring and program trends to gather an overall understanding and assessment of the resettlement environment, identify areas of strength, best practices, and challenges, and to inform network training and technical assistance needs.
• Develops new program proposals for the growth of Global Refuge's employment work and engages both Business Development and Communications units for recruitment and advertisement of Preferred Refugee Employer Growth.
• Coordinate with RCUSA partners to ensure consistency in program service delivery.
• Other duties to support Global Refuge departments, as assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision available the first day of employment
• generous paid time off including 20 days of vacation, 12 days of sick leave, 12 paid holidays
• 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave and up to 12 weeks of fully paid FMLA leave
• company 403(b) contribution of 3%, an additional 7% match which vests immediately

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level