Resource Development Specialist - Refugee Youth Resource Center

The U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) supports people who have lost or left their homes. For over 100 years, the unwavering commitment of our leadership, team, network of service providers, and advocates has helped redirect the destiny of countless vulnerable lives. In neighborhoods, in Washington, and around the world, we break down barriers and demand justice for refugees and immigrants as they successfully integrate into new communities. We provide essential social and legal services to rebuild productive lives, turning tragedy into prosperity.  We are a purpose driven organization with a mission to protect the rights and address the needs of persons in forced or voluntary migration worldwide and supporting their transition to a dignified life. To learn more about our work, please visit our website at www.refugees.org. 

OVERVIEW

The Resource Development Specialist for the Refugee Youth Resource Center is responsible for creating written and video educational materials for refugee youth and families, as well as resources to be utilized by staff and other social service providers working with refugee youth. This position reports to the Senior Resource Coordinator.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop psychoeducational videos and handouts in multiple languages for refugee youth and their families;
• Create written and video resources for staff and other social service providers working with refugee youth to promote providers’ knowledge and use of best practices;
• Research relevant subject matter/topics to create accurate and relevant support materials for USCRI’s Refugee Youth Resource Center;
• Maintain working knowledge of external relevant online resources and materials to share with staff and other providers through the Refugee Youth Resource Center;
• Organize materials for providers and families on the Refugee Youth Resource Center;
• Assist with development of training materials in collaboration with the training team, as needed;
• Conduct needs assessments and analyze various data to identify resource needs;
• Develop resource development plan in collaboration with the Senior Resource Coordinator; and
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job duties indicated are not to be an exhaustive statement and other job-related duties may be assigned as required by the supervisor(s).   
 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral science, education, or social services field with at least three years’ experience in child welfare, case management, and working with refugee youth and children;
• Prior experience working in domestic refugee resettlement is required;
• Excellent organizational, verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills;
• Experience in resource development, video production, and graphic design preferred;
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically proficiency with Word, Power Point, Publisher, and Excel is required;
• Proficiency in other languages highly preferred; 
• Strong technology skills;
• Strict adherence to timeframes, policy and procedures;
• Ability to prioritize duties and multi-task in a fast-paced environment;
• Ability to work well independently and in a team;
• Ability to track and analyze data;
• Position is remote and the candidate must have an appropriate workspace to complete documentation, phone calls, and video conferencing;
• Candidate must have dedication to the human rights of refugees, immigrants, asylum seekers and displaced people;

• Demonstrated support of USCRI’s values by exhibiting respect for others, maintenance of confidential information and an appreciation of a multicultural workplace.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS 

• Satisfactory completion of USCRI’s Orientation and Training;
• Satisfactory completion of funder required trainings upon hire and on an annual basis; and
• Complete additional training as identified by supervisor or Human Resources.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Use of manual dexterity, tactile, visual, and audio acuity;
• Use of repetitive motion, prolonged periods of sitting and standing, and sustained visual and mental applications and demands;
• Occasional lifting (up to 25 pounds), bending, pulling, and carrying; and
• Quantitative/mathematical ability (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, standard measurements).

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ADDITONAL NOTES

References will be required at time of final interview. 

No telephone calls please. Position will remain open until filled. 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 

U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants is an equal opportunity employer.