US - CARE Coordinator
Church World Service, Inc.

Job Info

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Position Title: CARE Coordinator

Reports To: Employment Services Coordinator

Department: IRP Greensboro Office

Team: Greensboro, NCImmigration and Refugee Program (IRP)

Location: Greensboro, NC

Grade Level: 4

Status: Non-Exempt ;Non-Bargaining Unit

Primary Purpose:

TheCARE Coordinatoris responsiblefor developing and implementing bold and innovative community partnershipsto cultivate and strengthen employment advancement opportunities for refugees and immigrantsthrough the Communities Acting for Refugee Empowerment Program. Duties include but are not limited torecruiting, training, and coordinating CARE Groupsandgenerating and coordinatingin-kind and cashsupport for refugeeparticipants in theCARE Program.

Essential Duties:

• Work with the GreensboroOfficeDirector, DevelopmentManagerand Volunteer Coordinator to determineaplan for outreachandidentify engagementopportunities
  
• In coordination with DevelopmentManagerand VolunteerCoordinatorsdevelop and implement system for tracking community partnershipsand prospecting in-kinddonors
  
• Represent CWSGreensboroand conduct outreach at various meetings and community events, including fairs, festivals, faith-based events, etc.
  

• Recruit, screen, conduct background checks, and train CARE Groups
  
• Provide regular communication and support to CARE Groups, including check-in calls, surveys, and listening circles
  
• In conjunction with Employment Services Coordinator, screen refugee participants for the CARE Program and work with Employment Team to create action plan with SMART goals
  
• Plan and execute events to engageand educatebroader community
  
• Secure at least $5,000 per refugee participant fromCARE groups and community donors,including rent support, utility payments, vocational training assistance and childcare support
  

• Coordinate, track, and monitor all in-kind donations such as furniture, household supplies, toiletries, etc.
  
• Disseminate information for upcoming actions and events
  
• Advocate on behalf of refugeesand immigrants,and refugee/immigrant-serving voluntary agencies
  
• Keep informed of refugee and immigrant issues, using current information to educate the broader community and raise awareness
  
• Work varied hours, including some nights and weekends
  

• Attend trainings and conferences as requested by supervisor
  

Qualifications:

Education:High school diploma or equivalentrequired, bachelors’ degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Experience:Two years of experience in a non-profit setting.Cultural sensitivity is essential. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. Must be comfortable with public speaking.

Other skills:

Must have outstanding personal communication style, interpersonal judgement, and the ability to produce high quality and compelling material. The ideal candidate must be a quick study of CWS’s past successes and future opportunities, and must be highly entrepreneurial, resourceful, and creative. Must have excellent leadership skills and a strong ability to maintain and grow relationships while working effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.Successful candidates will have priorracial equitytraining, andwill be comfortable engagingCARE groups in racial justice and antiracism work.

For all JDs, include:

• Fluency in a common refugee language is preferred.
  
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment required.
  
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and willingness to supportCWS’ Platform on Racial Justiceas a CWS employee required.
  

Special Requirements:

• COVID Vaccine required
  
• This position isin-person
  
• Must have a valid driver’s license and complete a motor vehicle record check
  
• Background check required
  
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
  

CWS’ U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Policy requires all new staff to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination as soon as reasonable, no longer than 60 days of employment. Any employee who is pregnant, who is nursing, who has a disability, or who has a medical condition that prevents them from safe vaccination, or who rejects vaccination because of sincerely held religious beliefs, may contact the CWS Benefits Administrator to request reasonable accommodation as defined by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).

CWS offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• 403 (b) Retirement Plan

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

• Paid Time Off

• Life Insurance and AD&D

• Long Term and Short-Term Disability

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Health Savings Account

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Commuter Benefits

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