Refugee Resettlement Team Supervisor, HIAS

Posted by on August 05, 2010

[emailed 7/26/10]

HIAS and Council Migration Service of Philadelphia
Refugee Resettlement Program

MISSION

HIAS and Council Migration Services of Philadelphia (“HIAS and Council”) was founded in 1882 to provide services to Jewish immigrants and refugees fleeing persecution and seeking opportunity by migration to America.  Based on the tradition of “welcoming the stranger,” HIAS and Council works to resettle, reunite and represent Jewish and all immigrants and refugees of limited means residing in Pennsylvania and the Delaware Valley.  The agency seeks the fair treatment and integration into American society of immigrants from all backgrounds.

HIAS and Council provides the following programs:
•    Representation and legal counseling before immigration agencies and the courts
•    Resettlement and other support services to assist refugees, immigrants and those granted asylum
•    Citizenship services

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:        Refugee Resettlement Team Supervisor (Caseworker II)
Supervisor:         Sarah Peterson

Summary of Responsibilities:

•    Supervise M.S.W and other interns who work on direct service projects
•    Hold weekly staff meetings, preparing agenda
•    Oversee office scheduling and field work of staff
•    Coordinate in-kind donation program with team members and volunteers
•    Track in-kind donations for reporting purposes
•    Enroll clients in Matching Grant program
•    Coordinate job placement of Matching Grant clients
•    Provide financial literacy, budget training and case management to Matching Grant clients
•    Submit timely Matching Grant Reports
•    With resettlement team, develop and implement agency protocols
•    Conduct file reviews to ensure compliance with federal guidelines
•    Be available to supplement case work activities of staff
•    Be available to respond to emergencies.
•    Represent agency to other stakeholders, service providers and general public
•    Other duties as assigned by the Director or Executive Director

Qualifications:

•    M.S.W degree with some experience working in the refugee and immigrant community
•    Excellent verbal and written communications skill
•    Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and internet
•    Flexible working hours, including some weekends or evenings
•    Ability to exercise sound judgment in decision making practices.
•    Strong preference will be given to a candidate who has had experience with the Matching Grant and/or Resettlement and Placement programs.
•    Excellent organizational and time management skills
•    High degree of skill in doing detailed reporting and maintaining accurate case files
•    Ability to work with diverse populations
•    Ability to identify challenges and provide recommendations for solutions.

HIAS and Council is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation or belief.  If you are interested this position, please send your resume via email to Loy Omphommasack at loy@hiaspa.org.