Program Specialist, Refugee Services - Chicago, United States - Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chgo

Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chgo

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Chicago, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Are you looking for a mission-driven non-profit where your skills can help people in need around the world? At the Jewish United Fund (JUF), we take pride in our mission and in having a work culture that fosters a sense of belonging and feels rewarding, supportive, and inclusive.

We have a hybrid schedule and offer generous benefits including a 401(k) match, up to 22 days of paid time off (starting with 15), up to 11 sick days (starting with 7), and up to 21 paid holidays.

The salary range for this role is $52,000-$57,000.

What you'll be responsible for:

You will play a critical role in ensuring high-quality programming to support the integration of refugees and eligible immigrants in Illinois.

The Jewish Federation of Chicago works in partnership with the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) to administer vital funding from the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) for Refugee Support Services (RSS) to contracted agencies across the state.

Your contributions will be instrumental in ensuring exceptional program quality, compliance, and reporting as well as helping facilitate trainings and assisting with administrative tasks.

What you'll be doing:

Programmatic Responsibilities:

Visit funded agencies across Illinois to monitor programs, ensure documentation and case files are maintained appropriately, evaluate program compliance, and complete monitoring reports.
Provide technical assistance and facilitate training both inperson and remotely.
Participate in external stakeholder meetings and working groups on behalf of the agency.

Data & Reporting Responsibilities:

Review annual agency program projections and coordinate revisions with agencies.
Aggregate programmatic data to help inform program design, develop new reports and dashboards within Salesforce as needed or requested by IDHS and agency partners.
Track refugee and asylee arrivals by agency across state and federal fiscal years.
Analyze and input data for quarterly and annual state and federal reports.
Regularly share performance outcome analysis and metrics with each funded agency.

Administrative Responsibilities:

Schedule meetings: draft/distribute meeting summaries, agendas, and materials. Responsible for meeting arrangements and setting up zoom calls.
Convene and facilitate agency working groups to share best practices and coordination of services.
Coordinate the sharing of information and materials between agencies, the Jewish Federation of Chicago, and IDHS.

What you need to succeed:

Required
Interest in refugee resettlement activities and commitment to high quality services
Quantitative and analytical skills
Bachelor's degree in a social services field or equivalent experience
A strong foundational understanding of social service provision
2+ years professional experience strongly desired
Ability to travel to agency offices throughout Illinois for site visits and monitoring
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of products
PREFERRED
Master's degree in social work, nonprofit administration, or relevant field
Personal lived experience or professional experience working with refugee and/or immigrant populations
Familiarity with adult learning principles, background in training and/or monitoring and evaluation
Experience with Salesforce

What you'll love about us:

At JUF, you can be part of one of the largest non-profit social welfare institutions in Illinois.

We provide food, refuge, healthcare, education, emergency assistance, and essential services to 500,000 Chicagoans of all faiths and millions of Jews around the world.

We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with base contribution and match, additional health and wellness benefits, financial benefits, professional training, tuition reimbursement, and much more.

We have a flexible schedule with core hours and the ability to work from home / remote a few days per week (for most positions) on a hybrid basis.