Program Officer for CFS (VP's Office)

If you are passionate about transforming communities with a mission-driven organization, then we have the opportunity for you!

The Program Officer for Children and Family Services will provide coordination of a continuum of programs to ensure holistic, culturally competent services for unaccompanied refugee and migrant children and their families. This position acts as a liaison between Global Refuge partner organizations, the advocacy community, Global Refuge, and federal UC stakeholders. This position ensures the effectiveness and quality of services through supportive program management, monitoring, data management, trend analysis and evaluation, training, and technical assistance. This position involves close collaboration with the Vice President, Directors, and Deputy Directors to identify trends, and opportunities to enhance program services, advance the department's advocacy agenda, and implement recommendations for effective quality service delivery of UC and URM programs and international programs.

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, welcome and respite services for asylum seekers, economic empowerment and employment, and family unification for unaccompanied children. To date, we have served over 750,000 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, and vision available on the first day of employment,
• professional development, tuition reimbursement,
• 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,
• Family Building benefits for reproductive procedures, adoption/foster care assistance, and
• an annual wellness benefit that can be customized to support your personal needs including funding enrichment classes, gym memberships, and healthy eating plans (to name a few) all in an inclusive and progressive environment!

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.

DUTIES

• Support collaboration efforts with Foster Care, Family Reunification, International Programs, legal services providers, and other partners engaged in service provision to unaccompanied and refugee children.
• Conduct research, as assigned, on a variety of legal and policy issues pertaining to migrant children and their families.
• Assist with non-litigation advocacy, including developing responses to notices of federal rulemaking and other policy changes, FOIA requests, affidavits, advocacy materials, and educational campaigns.
• Coordinate and assist with the facilitation of strategy and stakeholder meetings.
• Conduct cross-departmental data collection, analysis, and distribution
• Provide and assist with project management and oversight of federal, state, and contract proposals.
• Assist with the writing of various governmental reports and proposals
• Coordinate regular effective collaboration with Global refuge partners, federal funders, Voluntary Agencies, NGOs, and other key stakeholders who are engaged in service provision to unaccompanied migrant and refugee children.
• Assist the VP and Directors by ensuring coordination, collaboration, and information sharing on major developments, trends, activities, and initiatives are communicated effectively and efficiently.
• Conduct research and prepare briefings for the VP's Office
• Create presentation materials for the VP and Directors
• Represent Global Refuge Children's Services at assigned external meetings, trainings, conferences, or groups.
• Engagement in agency-wide activities and initiatives including all-staff meetings, working groups or task forces, and implementation of strategic initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's Degree in Social Work or other behavioral science with at least three years of professional work experience highly preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience, such as a bachelor's degree in social work with at least five years of experience
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team and independently to establish priorities and exercise sound judgment in response to systems that are highly complex, sensitive, and confidential.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage collaborative partnerships across various systems.
• Experience in program development, administration, and budget oversight.
• Demonstrated experience in providing training and technical assistance to internal staff and external partners.
• Experience and knowledge of legal and political issues related to immigration and child welfare.
• Experience in nonprofit governance, administration, grants management, and compliance.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.
• A valid driver's license and the ability to drive unrestricted are required.
• Able and willing to travel 25% of annual time.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Special Requirements

• Must be willing and able to clear a criminal background check.
• Must be willing and able to request and clear Child Abuse and Neglect background checks in all states lived within the previous 5 years, updated as required.
• Must obtain a negative TB Test yearly.
• Must be willing and able to obtain an FBI fingerprint check every 5 years.
• Spanish language fluency is required/preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license and MVA check free of major infractions for the last 7 years.

Global Refuge is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We participate in E-Verify.

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package in an innovative and rewarding work environment. Salaries are based on the latest market data and reflect the education, skills, and requirements for the role. Differentials may exist based on the region and language abilities. Global Refuge has been welcoming newcomers since 1939. Learn more at globalrefuge.org.