Director of Refugee Services

Department: Refugee Services

Employment Type: Full Time; Exempt

Reports to: Chief Program Officer

Location: SE Portland

Compensation: $65,000 -$70,000 annual salary

At CCO We Take Care of Our People

• 100% employer-paid health, dental, vision, and alternative care benefits for the employee.
• 100% employer-paid long-term disability and life insurance.
• Paid vacation, sick, personal and 13 paid holidays.
• Retirement benefit with employer match and discretionary contribution.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Catholic Charities of Oregon employees may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness government-sponsored education loan repayment program.
• Full list of benefits can be found on this page under Resources. Please note these benefits are subject to change.

Our Culture:

We are proud of our healthy work culture at Catholic Charities of Oregon. We care for our employees so they can take care of others. Our approach includes everything from support for continued training and education to a strong focus on allowing each employee to own their job and become a thought leader in their area of service. Together, we work to make a concrete, hands-on difference in our community.

Who We Are:

Catholic Charities of Oregon was named by the Portland Business Journal as the #9 Non-profit in their list of 2022 Most Admired Companies. Founded in 1933, Catholic Charites of Oregon is one of Oregon's oldest nonprofit social service agencies whose mission is to assure that essential, life-saving services and supports are accessible to the most vulnerable Oregonians.

Who You Are:

The Director of Refugee Services provides general administrative oversight for CCO's programs for refugees. The position is both outward and inward facing, and focuses on budgeting, contract compliance, external partnerships, advocacy, and program leadership. This position will require a proven leader with strong administrative skills who is dedicated to leading a fast-paced team, delivering consistent and strong services for our clients, and advancing diversity and equity.

What You Will Work On:

• Working with the refugee services leadership team, provide high level oversight to refugee services programs including resettlement services, integration services, and long-term support services.
• Manage department budget and ensure that program expenditures are within budget and in alignment with funding source requirements.
• Supervise assigned program managers and supervisors including hiring, performance management, coaching and support.
• Oversight of program grants and contracts including working with business manager to create budgets, ensuring timely submission of renewals and reports, and meeting program outcomes and outputs.

What You Bring:

Education, Certifications, and Licensure Requirements/Preferences

• Bachelor's degree in human services, social work and/or public administration or equivalent lived and/or worked experience required. Master's degree preferred.

Experience Requirements/Preferences

• At least 5 years' experience managing social service-related programs, including experience with staff supervision, program development, budgeting, and fundraising.
• Experience managing multiple federal and/or state contracts.
• Outstanding leadership skills with 2-3 years supervisory experience showing progression (Preferred).
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, which could include some evenings and weekends.
• Travel in the Portland Metro area, to Salem, and occasional out of state required. Must have a driver's license, access to vehicle and ability to obtain automobile insurance at levels required by agency (100/300/100).

VACCINATION POLICY

Catholic Charities of Oregon requires all employees to confirm they are fully vaccinated, or in the process of receiving the COVID-19 vaccination. Employees can submit the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) request for exception form for medical or religious accommodation. COVID-19 testing in lieu of being vaccinated or having an approved medical or religious exception is not an option.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/VETERANS/DISABLED

Catholic Charities of Oregon is dedicated to promoting diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion across our agency. Catholic Charities of Oregon recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, equal pay, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. Applicants and employees need not be Catholic. Complete Social Justice and Diversity statements can be found on this page under Resources.