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U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants
2231 Crystal Drive, Suite 350
Arlington, VA
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION:Relationship Enhancement Program Coordinator
SALARY:Commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits package.
STATUS:Exempt, Full Time
Vermont Refugee Resettlement Program (VRRP), an office of the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI), a nongovernmental, not-for-profit national organization dedicated to addressing the needs and rights of refugees and immigrants, is seeking a dynamic, enterprising, enthusiastic, and creative individual to implement and coordinate the Relationship Enhancement Program in Vermont.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direct supervision of the Director, the Relationship Enhancement Program Coordinator will:
• Serve as agency’s primary point of contact for VRRP’s Refugee Family Strengthening Program.
• Assist in the development and administration of the program consistent with grant and contractual requirements.
• Participate in all activities, initiatives and trainings required.
• Promote program in local newspapers and other media.
• Conduct outreach activities with community organizations, faith-based organizations, community leaders, and community volunteers to promote the program as marriage education and family strengthening.
• Generate interest and commitment from the refugee population and partner agencies
• Conduct outreach and raise awareness about the importance of strong marriages and healthy families among all refugee groups resettled in Vermont and encourage participation.
• Collaborate with other agencies participating in USCRI’s national family strengthening initiative.
• Collaborate with other agencies participating in USCRI’s Refugee Family Strengthening Program initiatives nationwide.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships, collaborate and form partnerships with local agencies that provide education and family centered services, such as WHBW, Spectrum, Casey Family Services, etc.
• Train refugees to outreach, promote, and assist with organizing small group classes.
• Train refugees to train others in relationship and marriage education, including mentoring.
• Provide capacity building assistance to refugee communities to provide long-term education and support for healthy relationships.
• Adhere to Domestic Violence Protocol for VRRP in consultation with local experts on domestic violence.
• Engage VRRP’s bilingual/bicultural staff members in outreach activities and encourage their active participation in program’s activities.
• Deliver relationship education to married couples and individuals contemplating marriage, and singles
• Provide the community with expert information regarding the Relationship Enhancement Program.
• Organize, deliver and/or participate in workshops and public presentations about the Program.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with grant requirements and reports.
• Attend local, regional and project specific meetings and trainings as necessary.
• Maintain necessary records and prepare oral and written reports as required.
REQUIREMENT:
• Bachelors/Masters degree in social services, adult education, or a related degree.
• Background and/or interest in social services or relevant experience working with refugees, immigrants and/or minority groups.
• Foreign language proficiency and experience in a multi-cultural, multi-lingual environment preferred.
• Knowledge of adult education and cross-cultural communication and familiarity with family and relationship issues required.
• Experience in managing adult education programs, developing educational tools and materials and providing technical assistance and training required.
JOB SITE LOCATION:
Work will be performed at:
462 Hegeman Ave, Ste 101
Colchester, VT 05446
U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Please submit via email a resume, cover letter describing your interest and qualifications, and salary history to:
Human Resources
U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants
2231 Crystal Drive, Suite 350
Arlington, VA 22202
humanresources@uscridc.org(for email submission, please include your name and the position in the subject line)
No telephone calls please. Position will remain open until filled.
Qualified applicants will be contacted for an employment interview.
References will be required at time of interview.