Refugee Community Integration Specialist, Nationalities Service Center

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Refugee Community Integration Specialist, Nationalities Service Center

Posted on: November 15, 2011

Fulfills purpose and objectives of the Preferred Communities program as it contributes to an increase in NSC’s capacity to offer refugee families opportunity for community integration. The Refugee Community Integration Specialist is responsible for community outreach and public education activities with a focus on the neighborhoods in South Philadelphia and the Northeast. The position is responsible for educational programs to the general public and activities to strengthen opportunities for community integration. The Specialist will also be responsible for all reporting requirements under the Preferred Communities Program.
Essential Functions

Coordinate educational efforts designed to enhance Philadelphia’s understanding of refugee resettlement, so as to encourage community support for our services.

Coordinate all NSC garden south activities:

Ensure that plants, seeds, soil and other materials are available for growing seasons

Ensure that there are fair processes for plot access and participation in other garden activities for all NSC resettled refugees who reside in South Philadelphia

Serve as NSC’s liaison with PHS and the ‘Alliance’

Work with director to improve program visibility and plan for sustainability

Coordinate Social Service volunteer recruitment, training and supervision

Increase NSC visibility among political, social service, educational and other entities in partnership with supervisor, while developing successful partnerships with those parties

Organize a full schedule of refugee community newsletters

Organize inclusive or community focused social activities

Organize 2 corporate sponsored fundraisers annually

Participate in USCRI PC program sponsored conference calls, webinars, and workshops

In partnership with department staff, develop annual refugee integration workplan.

Complete all PC reporting requirements according to funders expectations

Serve as NSC’s liaison with SEAMAAC under Burmese community building contract

Supervise NSC staff under Burmese community building contract
Non-Essential Function

Attend relevant workshops or join professional groups as necessary to maintain professional knowledge and licensure.

Adheres to NSC’s confidentiality guidelines and ensures the appropriate handling of sensitive information.

Facilitates and attends relevant staff meetings to promote communication and execution of goals.

Completes special projects specific to the function of the department or as needed for the department as directed by Supervisor.

Other duties as assigned within the scope of position expectations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Basic understanding of NSC’s mission, vision, values, programs and services, and business plan.

Knowledge and understanding of experiences and issues facing refugee resettlements.

Knowledge of organizational development practices and concepts for immigration/refugee resettlement service organizations.

Knowledge of available governmental and private resources, funding streams, and welfare programs for refugees.

Ability to effectively manage projects through delegation of responsibilities, communicating objectives, setting goals, driving results, and coordination.

Ability to effectively present topics and information and promote understanding to individuals and groups.

Ability to effectively communicate in writing and verbally and interact with a population of diverse and multi-cultural individuals and groups on a regular basis.

Knowledge of legal and political issues, and community resources and benefits that impact and/or benefit the targeted client needs.

Ability to effectively use standard office equipment.

Possesses strong interpersonal skills as demonstrated by compassionate, courteous, cordial, cooperative, and professional interaction with diverse groups of co-workers, external business partners, and the community.

Ability to operate a computer and use a variety of common software programs including Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, and customized databases.

Knowledge of basic client management procedures for determining eligibility, assessing needs, identifying resources, making referrals, following up, and documenting client interactions and proactively supporting client’s pursuit of goals.

Ability to work in a team structure – demonstrating ability to collaborate and contribute to the team’s work.

Adheres to all NSC and departmental policies and procedures.

Attends all NSC in-services as required.

Experience, Education, and Licensure

Minimum Experience: 2+ years of organizational development and project coordination focused experience working within the refugee and immigrant community. Non-profit management experience is preferred. Bilingual skills are preferred (with preference given to: Arabic, Nepali and Burmese languages).

Minimum Education: BA/BS degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work or a related field of study. MA degree in a related field of study is preferred.

Licensure: Valid Drivers License

Please email or mail a detailed letter of interest and résumé to:

Pamela Jones-Burnley
Nationalities Service Center
1216 Arch Street, 4th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107
pjones-burnley@nscphila.org

Please no phone calls!

Applications will be accepted until December 15, 2011 . NSC does not discriminate in employment because of age, sex, race, religion, national origin, and sexual orientation or for any reason not relevant to the qualifications of the position.

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