Unaccompanied Refugee Minor Placement Coordinator

State of Colorado•Denver, CO

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Unaccompanied Refugee Minor Placement Coordinator works in the Colorado Department of Human Services’ Division of Child Welfare, Provider Services Unit, supporting the statewide Unaccompanied Refugee Minor (URM) Program. The position reviews Refugee Arrivals Data System referrals and ensures URM placing agencies respond promptly. It coordinates with placing agencies and county departments of human or social services to support sustainable placements and collaborates with community organizations serving refugee and immigrant populations to strengthen cultural and social connections and promote culturally competent services. The position also facilitates training and partnerships among refugee and youth service providers, counties, and the State. The role supports URM placing agencies, coordinates URM placements, works with LFSRM, county departments, and community partners on referrals, and helps distribute resources to providers. It implements federal policy affecting Colorado’s ORR-eligible youth and supports compliance with current Office of Refugee Resettlement and Children’s Bureau policies and rules. Other duties may be assigned. The position is hybrid, with two days in the office per week, though arrangements may change. It is open to current Colorado residents and requires Colorado residency throughout employment.

Requirements

Six years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned, or a combination of related education and relevant experience totaling six years.
Must be a Certified Case Worker or Supervisor, or be able to obtain certification within six months of employment.
Must reside in Colorado when applying and throughout employment.
Must possess a valid, non-restricted Colorado driver’s license.
Must complete required background checks, including applicable name and fingerprint checks, database checks, reference checks, and professional license verification.
Occasional in-state or out-of-state travel may be required for meetings, site visits, or conferences.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish.
Prior experience with the Unaccompanied Refugee Minor Program.

Responsibilities

Review Refugee Arrivals Data System referrals and ensure URM placing agencies respond in a timely manner.
Coordinate with placement provider agencies and county departments of human or social services to support sustainable placements for URM Program youth.
Collaborate with community agencies and counties serving refugee and immigrant populations to build cultural and social connections for youth and support culturally competent services.
Facilitate training and partnership opportunities among refugee and youth service providers, county departments of human services, and the State.
Support URM placing agencies and coordinate placements of unaccompanied refugee minors.
Work with LFSRM, county departments of human services, and community partners to facilitate URM community referrals.
Facilitate distribution of resources to providers.
Implement federal policy affecting Colorado’s ORR-eligible youth and ensure programs comply with current Office of Refugee Resettlement and Children’s Bureau policy and rules.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401(k) and 457 plans.
Medical and dental health plans.
Employer-supplemented Health Savings Account.
Paid life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
11 paid holidays per year, plus vacation and sick leave.
Employee BenefitHub Resource Center.
Employee Wellness program.
Work-life programs, including flexible schedules and training.
Remote work arrangements for eligible positions.
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.