Resettlement Manager

Scope:

The Resettlement Manager oversees the development, implementation, and completion of all grants, contracts and activities related to the following programs: reception and resettlement services, particularly associated with the immediate needs of recently resettled refugees; intensive case management; and extended case management services. Responsibilities include supervision of all resettlement casework staff to ensure compliance with program requirements. This is a full-time, exempt position reporting to the Executive Director.

Responsibilities:

Oversight of Programs:

· Effectively manage the development, implementation, compliance, and completion of all service grants and contracts.

· Oversee program budgets and manage expenses to ensure costs are maintained within allocated budgets.

· Accountable for ensuring accurate and timely reporting of services and programmatic data to donors and all relevant parties.

· Provide leadership to ensure that the resettlement team develops and maintains partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.

· Coordinate closely with other program managers and IRC staff to ensure seamless delivery of services to clients utilizing Client Responsive Programming.

· Report regularly to the Deputy Director on activities and results as well as areas of concern.

· Participate as active member of the Senior Team and relevant internal and external groups.

Leadership and Supervision of Resettlement Team:

· Manage a team in accordance with IRC’s People Manager Standards. Train and provide leadership to staff in all aspects of programs responsibilities.

· Develop, implement, and ensure compliance of internal program policies and procedures.

· Serve as point person and resettlement team representative for collaboration and correspondence with stakeholders including partner agencies and service providers.

· Represent the resettlement team within the IRC network in conferences, working groups and other contexts.

· Facilitate interdepartmental communication and information sharing for monthly newsletters, program reports, etc.

· Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

· University undergraduate degree required (four year, B.A./B.S.); an advanced degree in social work or other human services field is preferred

· Experience in providing direct services to refugees is required; a minimum of one (1) year of supervising case workers in a refugee resettlement setting is preferred

· Experience managing a team of direct service providers is preferred

· Demonstrated ability to promote an organizational culture that reflects IRC’s core values of service, accountability, integrity, and equality. Ability to lead in a way that recognizes that IRC’s work is best accomplished through the true collaboration of individuals from many cultures with a great variety of skills and perspectives.

· Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills

· Demonstrated proficiency in working with MS Office applications, with strong command of Excel

· Reliable, professional, resourceful, team-oriented and sensitive to cultural differences

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Experience working in a multicultural environment

Working Environment:

· A combination of standard office environment, remote work, and ‘field’ time within the service delivery area to perform the above outlined responsibilities.

· May require occasional weekend and/or evening work.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement:

In accordance with IRC’s duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards and our commitment to safeguard the health of our employees, clients, and communities, IRC requires candidates who are selected for interview to furnish proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be considered for this position.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity:

IRC is committed to building a diverse organization and a climate of inclusivity. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they can contribute to this goal.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

US Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days (depending on role and tenure), medical insurance starting at $145 per month, dental starting at $7 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare, childcare, and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with up to 4.5% immediately vested matching contribution, plus a 3-7% base IRC contribution (3 year vesting), disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.