1. Administer the HIAS Immigration & Citizenship program. Oversee operations and provide strategic direction to a diverse team providing refugee resettlement, case management, legal services, community engagement and education to varied refugee and immigrant communities.

Knowledge, Skills and Responsibilities:

Program and Financial Oversight:

• Lead a diverse team of 20+ staff members, including six direct reports. Provide supervision for staff working in complex programs, under strict deadlines, and with purpose and urgency.
• Oversee implementation of and compliance with multiple federal and state grants and contracts, including with the U.S. Department of State, Office of Refugee Resettlement, and Illinois Department of Human Services.
• Develop and evaluate program services and plan for the long-range future of the program. Develop or modify services in alignment with organizational model and strategic plan, and with a clear understanding that immigration policy and funding shift and change frequently.
• Co-construct, manage, and ensure fiscal due diligence of a $3 million dollar program budget (subject to change based on federal and state allocations). Develop complex, grant-specific budgets in partnership with finance and development colleagues.
• Assure accountability in data collection and reporting in coordination with grant requirements and standards set forth by JCFS’s Continuous Quality Improvement department.
• Integrate succession planning efforts to ensure talent resources are strong and positioned to optimally provide quality services and career enhancement opportunities.

• Monitor relevant service trends and potential community needs to assess potential fit to HIAS’ core mission and services and articulate the program’s annual plan.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Fundraising and Community Engagement:

• Represent HIAS Immigration & Citizenship and JCFS Chicago to diverse internal and external audiences. Speak with confidence and conviction about the services and supports provided by the program to attract donors and volunteers.
• Identify and develop recommendations and strategies to attract and increase donors to the program with the goal of increasing revenue to sustain program services. Meet with donors and potential donors and advocate for service needs.
• Partner with development colleagues to complete grant applications, reports and to coordinate fundraising efforts.
• Oversee use of HIAS Endowment funds including service provision and the annual HIAS Scholarship.
• Network with other local, state, and national organizations and coalitions to build alliances to benefit HIAS Immigration & Citizenship and program clients.
• Advocate at the local, state, and national level on behalf of immigration issues that impact program services.

Traits

• Progressive, social minded individual who practices cultural humility.
• Flexible and able to shift gears quickly based on situation or changing priorities.
• Independent with demonstrated use of sound judgment.
• Strong, quick problem solver.
• Highly collaboration and able to establish and maintain positive, professional relationships with a variety of diverse stakeholders.
• Efficient and effective organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrates managerial acumen.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years progressive experience working in refugee resettlement and/or with immigrant populations or social service agencies in positions of increasing responsibility. Must possess 3+ years of supervisory experience.

• Advanced degree preferred in social work, behavioral science, immigration law or related field from an accredited college or university.

• Demonstrated skill in program development, leadership, and quality administration.

• Proven track record in fundraising and budgeting. Ability to conceive and implement creative resource development initiatives.

• Comfort speaking about the Jewish history and experience of resettlement and immigration, and why that experience, as well as Jewish values, inspire the program’s work.

• Understanding that due to the nature of the work, staff and clients may need support outside of traditional working hours.

Preferred:

• Proven connection to culturally diverse client populations preferred.

WHAT YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT US:

Time off: Paid time off varies by position - includes vacation days, sick days, paid federal holidays, and paid Jewish holidays.

Benefit eligibility begins when working full time including - Medical, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k) with base contribution and match. Additional health and wellness benefits, financial benefits, professional training, tuition reimbursement, 6 weeks paid parental leave, and much more.

Compensation: The minimum starting compensation for this position is starting at $75,000 annually. Final compensation will be determined based on experience.

*Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship*.

Union - NBU

EEO Statement:

Jewish Child and Family Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) employer. JCFS prohibits illegal discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, source of income, housing status, military service or discharge status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected category established by law, statute or ordinance.

Please visit us at http://www.jcfs.org to apply. Please submit a cover letter and resume to be considered for this exciting opportunity.