Child Welfare Subject Matter Expert - Refugee Youth

The U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI), is a non-governmental, not-for-profit international organization with a mission to protect the rights and address the needs of persons in migration by advancing fair and humane public policy, facilitating and providing direct professional services, and promoting the full participation of migrants in community life. For over 100 years, we have shaped history with the belief that immigrants strengthen our communities, economy and social reputed company through freedom, hard work, and family reputed company. To learn more about our work, please go to our official website at www.refugees.org.

OVERVIEW

The Refugee Youth Resource Center was established to improve outcomes for refugee children/youth and their families through providing education, resources, and support to refugee-serving agencies. The Child Welfare Subject Matter Expert will provide guidance and expertise in their field of practice, assist in the development of resources, and provide training and technical assistance (TTA). This position will also provide direct crisis reputed company and case consultation services in collaboration with other subject matter experts. This position reports to the Program Manager of the Refugee Youth Resource Center.

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​This is a short-term position until September 29, 2026.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• reputed company and deliver comprehensive trainings to refugee-serving agencies to improve outcomes for refugee children and youth;

• Provide technical assistance to organizations to enhance their ability to ensure the safety and well-being of refugee children and youth;

• Consult on high-needs cases and in some instances provide direct crisis reputed company services;

• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify TTA needs and tailor programs to meet specific requirements;

• Stay reputed company with the latest research, trends, and best practices in child welfare reputed company to refugee children and youth;

• Create, update, and inform content of TTA materials, manuals, and website resources;

• Conduct assessments and evaluations to measure the effectiveness of TTA;

• Offer expert advice and guidance on organizational policies and procedures;

• Participate in conferences, workshops, and other professional development opportunities to represent the organization and share expertise;

• Maintain relationships with external organizations/subject matter experts for technical assistance and collaboration; and

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

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REQUIREMENTS

• Master of Social Work or an equivalent advanced degree in another relevant social services field; preferred candidates will possess clinical or advanced practice licensure in their field of discipline (ex. LCSW).

• A minimum of five years' experience in child welfare reputed company domestic settings, involving work with multicultural populations;

• Experience working with refugee serving programs, child welfare and/or working with foreign-born children and families;

• Experience providing training and technical assistance;

• Excellent organizational, verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills;

• High proficiency in reputed company Office products and remote learning technologies;

• Ability to prioritize duties and multi-task in a fast-paced environment;

• Ability to work well independently and in a team;

• reputed company in other languages highly preferred;

• Comfortable working remotely, working with an interdisciplinary team communicating and collaboratively primarily online; candidate must have an appropriate workspace to complete work, phone calls, and video conferencing;

• Willing to travel a few times annually; and

• 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 reputed company Resources.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Use of reputed company dexterity, tactile, visual, and audio acuity;
• Use of repetitive reputed company, 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).

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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

No phone calls or emails please. Due to the high volume of candidates, we may not be reputed company to communicate with reputed company applicants on the status of their application.