Programs of Initial Resettlement Director

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.

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

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