Refugee Integration and Resource Coordinator

Gulf Coast Jewish Family and Community Services

Gulf Coast Jewish Family and Community Services

St. Petersburg, FL, USA
Posted on Friday, April 26, 2024

Are you excited by the prospect of working for an organization that values your contributions, provides opportunities for growth and development, fosters diversity, equality, and inclusion AND gives you a chance to make a difference in the lives of others?

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

The Refugee Integration and Resource Coordinator is a non-exempt position responsible for the day-to-day coordination of the Refugee Integrated Services program to ensure that Refugees attain self-sufficiency through service delivery. The Coordinator oversees all direct service aspects of the program including walk-ins, intakes, data entry, report writing, referrals for services, staff lead and development, as well as community outreach and volunteer recruitment.

  • Oversee daily operations of the Refugee Integrated Services (Employment, Tiered Case Management, and Youth/Mentor Services)
  • Provide administrative support to the program.
  • Monitor all client service aspects related to Refugee Integrated Services and ensure that program outcome objectives are being met.
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual narrative and data reports for review and submission by Directors.
  • Support the recruitment, training, and the leading of direct service staff, volunteers and interns.
  • Develop relationships with social service partners to identify and secure additional resources for clients.
  • Coordinate all in-kind donations.
  • Ensure that assessments, screenings, intakes, service plans, and family self-sufficiency plans are completed to reflect the needs and goals of clients.
  • Ensure that files and client documentation are kept organized and in orderly appropriate manner.
  • Ensure that payments made to or on behalf of clients are accurate and in accordance with Gulf Coast JFCS and funder guidelines.
  • Assist in the preparation of reports for the Finance and Program department.
  • Assist in securing and maintaining mutually beneficial training partnerships with area colleges and universities focused on volunteer training and recruitment.
  • Prepare and collect documentation and update databases.
  • Assist with planning and publicity for program events, such as outreach, educational, and engagement activities.

WHAT WE OFFER:

  • $48,505 salary
  • 15 PTO Days per year
  • 13 Paid Holidays
  • Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
  • Healthcare Concierge
  • Financial Wellness Program
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Immediate eligibility for 403b Savings Plan with 25% match
  • Supplementary Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Specified Disease insurance
  • Paid Life/AD&D insurance
  • Pet, Legal and Identity Theft programs
  • Continuous training and professional development opportunities
  • Mileage Reimbursement
  • An opportunity to make the world a better place!

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

  • Must have a High School diploma or equivalent, plus cross-cultural experience or cultural diversity training required.
    • Bachelors degree in social work, international studies, human development or related field strongly desired.
  • Previous experience working with refugees strongly preferred.
  • Bilingual, preferably in Dari, Pashto, and other languages spoken by clients.
  • As a requirement of this position, may be required to use personal car to transport clients.
  • Must have a valid drivers' license and current auto insurance coverage.

WHO WE ARE:

From babies to seniors, Gulf Coast JFCS serves all people in need, regardless of race, religion, culture or gender identity. Our programs span a broad human service spectrum, from behavioral and mental health, child welfare and adoption, family support, job and employment transition, housing, food, transportation or home care assistance for the elderly.

Gulf Coast JFCS offers an opportunity to gain field experience and direct client contact hours for both Bachelor's and Master's level practicums and internships. For license-eligible candidates, we offer both individual and group supervision from a Board-Certified qualified supervisor to fulfill state requirements at no cost to the employee.

Gulf Coast JFCS is an equal opportunity employer. Gulf Coast JFCS is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or inappropriate behavior. Gulf Coast JFCS will not tolerate discrimination against its employees on the basis of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, workers’ compensation status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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