Temporary Resettlement Outreach Coordinator
About the Organization
Nationalities Service Center (NSC) serves more than 5,000 immigrants and refugees each year from over 110 countries. We provide comprehensive services in immigration law matters, community transition and integration, access to health and wellness, language access and proficiency, and job readiness training for immigrants and refugees. NSC’s mission is to welcome and empower immigrants to thrive in our communities and pursue a just future. Our vision is that all immigrants achieve a life of safety and stability, sustainable opportunities, and meaningful community connections.
Position Overview
The Resettlement Outreach Coordinator oversees volunteer and in-kind donation activities associated with resettlement of Refugees and APA Parolees. Through the resettlement process, a number of opportunities exist for general public support, including direct volunteer assignments, general volunteer assistance, and receiving/dispensing of in-kind donation items. Organizing, managing and coordinating these activities allows for a smooth and supportive flow within the resettlement process.
Essential Functions
- Develop overall plan for items, services and supports needed.
- Receive, organize, store, and dispense donated items.
- Conduct training for newly enlisted volunteers on cultural considerations, privacy and service minded support.
- Develop and manage inventory of needed and received items to allow case managers to best understand resources available.
- Provide supervision for interns and long-term volunteers.
- Demonstrate a person-centered and culturally responsive approach in working with households by respecting their self-determination and autonomy.
- Strongly adhere to Trauma Informed Care, Empowerment Approach, and Assertive Engagement principles.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of legal and political issues, and community resources and benefits that affect and/or benefit immigrant populations.
- Demonstrates ability to manage multiple tasks by carefully setting priorities, meeting deadlines, and scheduling time efficiently.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy with data management.
- Strong understanding of computer operations and use a variety of common software programs including Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, and customized databases.
- Ability to organize tasks in an efficient manner, follow-up, and follow-through with strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrates ability to work with other people through a cooperative effort.
- Possesses strong interpersonal skills as demonstrated by compassionate, courteous, cordial, cooperative, and professional interaction with diverse groups.
- Comfort facilitating educational sessions in a classroom and informal setting.
- Adheres to all NSC policies and procedures.
Compensation
This is a full-time temporary position scheduled to conclude on April 1, 2022. The annual salary is $43,000 and includes health and dental benefits and a 403(b) match plan.
How to Apply
NSC’s staff is comprised of individuals with diverse professional and lived experiences, fluency in multiple languages, and a deep knowledge of and commitment to the immigrant communities we serve. We value the diversity of our staff and highly encourage immigrants and persons of color to apply. In your cover letter, please address how your unique experiences and background will contribute to the mission of NSC.
To Apply, please use the following link: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=27e48a4b-a610-4fda-9822-2ed5e4765278&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP&lang=en_US&selectedMenuKey=CareerCenter
NSC is an equal opportunity employer committed to a policy of non-discrimination in all employment practices and does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, nor any other basis protected under applicable law.