If you are passionate about transforming communities with a mission-driven organization, then we have the opportunity for you!

Since 1939, the Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS) has offered welcome and hope to refugees. LIRS has transformed lives with the support and hard work of people like you, to welcome the most vulnerable to the United States from sea to shining sea.

We help people seeking safety from persecution in their home countries and reunite families torn apart by conflict. We resettle refugees. We protect vulnerable children who arrive alone in the United States. We advocate for compassion and justice for all migrants.

Widely recognized for our expertise in implementing federal programs on behalf of refugees and migrants in the United States, conducting policy advocacy, and advancing the protection and rights of vulnerable migrants.

Headquartered in the beautiful Inner Harbor of downtown Baltimore we provide services nationwide through a network of staff and affiliates. Attracting and retaining the best talent is vital to our continued growth and we are proud to offer an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, and vision available on the first day of employment, professional development, tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off including 20 days of vacation, 12 days of sick leave, 12 paid holidays PLUS the week between Christmas and New Year's Day, 12 weeks of paid parental leave and up to 12 weeks of fully paid FMLA leave, company 403(b) contribution of 3%, an additional 7% match, Family Building benefits for reproductive procedures, adoption/foster care assistance, and an annual wellness benefit that can be customized to support your personal needs including funding enrichment classes, gym memberships, and healthy eating plans (to name a few) all in an inclusive and progressive environment!

Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service is a champion for all uprooted people. Please join us as we make a difference in the lives of newcomers.

This position can be remote with occasional trips to Baltimore as needed.

DUTIES

• Conduct desk and on-site monitoring for all Home Study and Post Release Services providers including reviewing case physical files and personnel files, conducting individual interviews with program staff, and accompanying case managers on visits to clients for compliance with all ORR policies and procedures.
• Evaluate the data collected during monitoring and write reports to detail the outcomes of the monitoring visits.
• Request corrective action plans from sites as necessary and support improvement plans.
• Compiling quarterly statistical reports to submit to ORR.
• Assist with writing proposals for existing and new programs.
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• A Master's degree in Social Work or related Behavioral Health Science is required
• A minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in program management serving children and families required
• 2 years of progressive experience in federal grant management including sub-recipient monitoring required
• Experience in nonprofit governance, administration, grants management, and compliance.
• Excellent writing skills required
• Deep commitment to LIRS' core values and ability to model those values in relationships with colleagues and partners