Programs of Initial Resettlement Director at World Relief

Are you a person of compassion? An advocate for justice? Someone who stands up for the rights of the vulnerable and speaks out for the marginalized, the exploited and the forgotten?  Do you believe in our calling as Christians to welcome the least of these and love our neighbor? If you answered ‘yes’, to any of the above, World Relief, and millions of people around the world need you. At this pivotal moment in time, we are rapidly expanding and growing our team to meet the increasing needs of our world. We are looking for people who want to use their gifts and talents to make a real and tangible difference in our world and the lives of the suffering.   If you’re looking for a purpose-driven career in which you can grow your talents, while also standing up for the rights of the vulnerable, we want you to join us today.     ORGANIZATION SUMMARY World Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization whose mission is to boldly engage the world’s greatest crises in partnership with the church. The organization was founded in the aftermath of World War II to respond to the urgent humanitarian needs of war-torn Europe. Since then, for 80 years, across 100 countries, World Relief has partnered with local churches and communities to build a world where families thrive and communities flourish. Today, organizational programming focuses on humanitarian and disaster response, community strengthening and resilience, and refugee & immigrant services and advocacy. This position is reliant upon funding and may be subject to modification or termination based on resource availability. POSITION SUMMARY: World Relief Spokane seeks an experienced, professional, highly motivated and organized leader to provide strategic vision and direction for our local Programs of Initial Resettlement. This position is an integral part of the World Relief Spokane leadership team is key to the vision of welcoming and promoting integration for refugees and asylees in the community. This position oversees all aspects and staff of the Programs of Initial Resettlement, including: contract compliance and monitoring, staff supervision and training, community consultation and education, etc.  This position requires the ability to work well with the office leadership team to create a healthy and collaborative environment within the context of a Christian organization.  ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES: • This role is responsible for supervising others and includes responsibilities consistent with supervising employees, including but not limited to monitoring daily work activities, tracking and approving timesheets including approving time off, monitoring performance including entering goals, progress check-ins, and weekly or bi-weekly check-ins, documenting performance concerns, entering staff promotions, transitions, and separations in HRIS within required time frame. Managers at World Relief are also considered spiritual leaders and are expected to lead staff in a manner consistent with our Christian values, including but not limited to praying with staff, leading devotionals, and fostering a Christian environment in interactions with staff throughout World Relief. Programs of Initial Resettlement • Oversee Programs of Initial Resettlement grant contracts and services • Ensure excellence in service delivery • Ensure contract compliance in regard to records and reporting • Complete annual abstracts and work with World Relief Home office to secure funding for programs • Provide fiscal oversight and ensure fiscal and reporting guidelines are understood and followed by PIR staff • Act as office liaison and advocate with relevant Federal and WA State stakeholders • Coordinate and lead Quarterly Community Consultations for community stakeholders, and state and city officials. • Provide consultation and training for community partners related to refugee resettlement • Prepare and submit proposals, budgets, and reports for government and private contracts • Ensure that contract reports are reviewed and submitted in a timely manner • Prepare internal monthly PIR reports for Finance Director • Oversee internal and external monitoring processes Staff Supervision and Training • Provide direct supervision to all PIR staff • Provide professional development to PIR staff through the creation of quarterly goals and provide accountability in reaching goals • Oversee hiring and corrective measures as needed for all Resettlement staff • Conduct or delegate annual PIR staff reviews • Ensure high quality, ethical service provision to all clients • Provide training to staff to ensure quality and consistency in service provision, documentation, and training compliance with government contracts • Create/update internal PIR-related policies as needed • Conduct weekly department meeting Leadership • Work together with World Relief Spokane (WRS) Executive Director to embody and uphold the mission, vision, and values of the organization • Support the overall tone and culture of the office as set by WRS Executive Director • Proactively build unity internally and organization wide • Work with office leadership team to ensure a healthy, collaborative working environment • Interact with WR staff and external partners, volunteers, and other agencies in a way that represents the WR brand and standards of conduct • Oversee and develop refugee simulations • Participate in meetings and present as requested by Executive Director: • o All regular staff meetings • o Weekly Director’s meeting • o Monthly Leadership team meeting • o Other meetings as requested • Attend and represent World Relief Spokane at training and networking events locally and as requested by Executive Director and/or WR Home Office • Other duties as assigned JOB REQUIREMENTS: • Mature and personal Christian faith • Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief • Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities • Able to affirm and/or acknowledge World Reliefs Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity and National Association of Evangelicals' For the Health of The Nation document • Commitment to working with church and community partners, and volunteers • Minimum 3 years of experience managing resettlement staff and contracts • Proven track record of successfully leading a team • Experience managing grants, preferably government grants • Current driver’s license AND clean driving record • Authorization to legally work in the US PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: • BA degree in social services or related field World Relief offers a competitive benefits package and employee discount program for full-time, Regular, and part-time (25+ hours per week) employees   World Relief is honored to be recognized with the Gold-level Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation for exceeding the core components of our well-being program including leadership and culture, program foundations and execution, and whole person health.   *** Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.   For World Relief staff, strong commitment to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief is essential, and Christian faith is a prerequisite for employment, based upon United States federal guidelines provided in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.