| Job Category : | Management |
| Company Name: | Jewish Family Services of Silicon Valley |
| Position Name: | Director of Refugee and Career Services |
| Location : | 14855 Oka Rd Ste 202, Los Gatos, CA 95032 |
| Job Description : | Director of Refugee and Career Services Job OpportunityAbout Jewish Family Services of Silicon Valley (JFS SV) Our Mission and Our Values Jewish Family Services of Silicon Valley (JFS SV) empowers individuals and families facing life’s challenges by providing quality human services inspired by Jewish values.Since our inception in 1977, we have remained committed to our vision that children, adults, and families in our community have access to affordable and meaningful professional services that help give them a better life. The agency’s programs are available without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or ability to pay.JFS SV is committed to the core values of: Jewish traditions of social responsibility, compassion, and respect for all members of the community.Social work ethics of responsive, caring, and skilled professional service; and responsiveness to the changing needs of the people we serve.Position Summary: We are seeking a highly organized and experienced individual to oversee a wide scope of refugee resettlement, career and legal services for refugees, asylum seekers, those receiving Special Immigrant Visas and others TBD. The Director ofRefugee Services assumes leadership in staff recruitment, grants and fund development, and establishes collaborations with other agencies. S/he is responsible for departmental program and fiscal strategic planning, and supervises department staff. Under the supervision of the Associate Executive Director.Job Duties and Responsibilities: Program Planning and Management Oversees and monitors department budget.Lead departmental development of strategy and operational planning.Implements and develops resettlement, career and legal services.Manages multiple government (and other) contracts and ensures complianceEnsures that all department programs are appropriately staffedSupervises, supports and ensures current training for department staffSeeks and utilizes volunteers for key roles in refugee servicesActively seeks funding opportunities for department servicesWorks to expand refugee service department offeringsCommunity Relations Major agency spokesperson for refugees and refugee servicesActively participates in interagency collaborationsEstablishes strong relationships with current and potential fundersFacilitate a team culture that integrates volunteers, church partners, and community members into all aspects of workClient Services Ensures effective client service delivery proceduresEnsures case records are complete and in compliance with funding sourcesCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITS This position is full time, 37.5 hours/week. JFS SV provides a highly competitive salary and benefits program. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. Benefits package includes medical, dental and vision care; company contributions to 403B retirement plan; generous paid time off (incl. secular as well as Jewish holidays and vacation); 100% paid membership to onsite fitness center; supportive colleagues; and a positive work environment on a beautiful campus.SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate degree in social work or related field preferred.5+ years of post-graduate work (including supervision of staff, program development and case management with clients) and progressively responsible experience in leadership role in non-profit settingsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsKnowledge of management concepts in planning, developing and implementing a comprehensive system of servicesUnderstanding of the needs of refugees and related populationsAbility to work well with funders, volunteers, and partner agenciesKnowledge of community resources available for refugeesJewish Family Services of Silicon Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.Job Type: Full-timePay: $85,000.00 – $105,000.00 per yearBenefits:401(k)Dental insuranceFlexible scheduleHealth insurancePaid time offProfessional development assistanceVision insuranceSchedule:8 hour shiftCOVID-19 considerations:We follow the current Santa Clara County health guidelines. All staff are required to be fully vaccinated.Application Question(s):Do you have prior professional experience working with refugees?Education:Master’s (Required)Experience:social work: 3 years (Required)Work Location: One location |