Church World Service (CWS) is a not-for-profit, faith-based organization transforming communities around the globe through just and sustainable solutions to hunger, poverty, displacement and disaster. CWS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, or veteran status in employment or in the provision of services.
Imagine waking up every morning with the chance to change someone's life. Imagine knowing your efforts will benefit both your career and our neighbors around the world. At CWS, our team knows they are making a difference every day. Whether you're in our U.S.-based offices supporting refugees, asylees or unaccompanied children ... implementing hygiene initiatives in Cambodia or rebuilding projects in Central America ... or even connecting remotely from your home on fundraising campaigns, grant reports, or critical communications - you have the opportunity to work towards a world where everyone has food, a voice and a safe place to call home.
The Economic Empowerment Program Manager directs and oversees the satisfactory implementation of programs intended to foster refugees’ and other eligible immigrants’ integration in the workforce in the south-central PA community. The position coordinates programs across two areas, each overseen by a CWS supervisor: Job Readiness (programs that support client learning and understanding of the U.S. job market; assist client’s in connecting to career-specific training and ESL learning programs; and coordinate closely with local County Assistance Offices to support the enrollment of new referrals, preparing them to enter job placement programming when eligible) and Job Placement Services (Refugee Social Services-RSS and Matching Grant- MG; supporting the placement of newcomers in job opportunities throughout the central-PA area). This position ensures coordination among the different components of integration programs and with community partners, ensures compliance with program requirements as established by program funders, and identifies and pursues new funding opportunities to grow the portfolio of CWS available economic empowerment services.
Program Management Duties:
Grant Management:
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Common Duties:
Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree. Master’s degree in related field and knowledge of refugee language is preferred.
Experience: Minimum 6 years of experience in the field of direct services working with immigrant and refugee communities. Have a demonstrated commitment to excellence with a track record that includes close attention to detail, strong project coordination and problem-solving skills, strong communication skills including in-person networking, and writing skills and a high degree of cultural competency.
At least 2 years of personnel management experience is required.
Must have valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Must be comfortable with public speaking and representing CWS programs in meetings and facilitating trainings.
Other Skills: Superior written and verbal communication skills are required.
The successful candidate must be highly computer literate, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel as well as basic MS Office functionality and high capacity in internet-based research.
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