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Refugee Education Developer
Milwaukee, WI
Job Description
Who are we?
Catholic Charities was founded in 1920 with the mission of providing compassionate and quality social services to those in need. In our 100+ years of operation, we have prioritized, adapted, and created several unique programs and services to address the unmet needs of people impacted most by hardship. We remove barriers to make our vital services more accessible to families and individuals living in communities across the ten counties of southeastern Wisconsin.
A career at Catholic Charities blends social service with professional development. Our staff is made up of a diverse group of passionate professionals who are committed to serving people of all faiths and backgrounds. We are a proud recipient of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Top Workplaces award, for 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024!
What is the purpose of our Refugee and Immigration Services Program?
Catholic Charities Refugee and Immigration Services works with refugee communities and other partners to design programs that leverage community assets to facilitate the integration of refugees and immigrants into communities across southeastern Wisconsin. Integration is an on-going process in which refugees, immigrants, and members of the receiving society grow together to develop strong economic, social, cultural, and civic connections. As a result, our communities are more secure, vibrant, and cohesive.
What will I do as a Refugee Education Developer?
The Refugee Education Developer facilitates new relationships, expanding program impact within local communities, and maintains a streamlined process between volunteer mentors/friends, staff, and the client (learners) in their path towards citizenship. This position will also:
Benefits
This would be a rewarding and challenging opportunity for a confident, autonomous self-starter who has a passion for collaboration, for educating and developing others, and for improving the lives of those most in need within the different communities of Southeastern Wisconsin.
Learn more about the impact our Refugee and Immigration Program is having: https://www.ccmke.org/RIS/Impact-Stories.htm
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of race, color, religion, creed, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, on-the-job injury, sexual orientation, political affiliation or belief. Employment decisions are made without consideration of these or any other factors that employers are prohibited by law from considering.
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee also prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability, upon request, and will also ensure reasonable accommodation for employees with a disability.
Catholic Charities was founded in 1920 with the mission of providing compassionate and quality social services to those in need. In our 100+ years of operation, we have prioritized, adapted, and created several unique programs and services to address the unmet needs of people impacted most by hardship. We remove barriers to make our vital services more accessible to families and individuals living in communities across the ten counties of southeastern Wisconsin.
A career at Catholic Charities blends social service with professional development. Our staff is made up of a diverse group of passionate professionals who are committed to serving people of all faiths and backgrounds. We are a proud recipient of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Top Workplaces award, for 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024!
What is the purpose of our Refugee and Immigration Services Program?
Catholic Charities Refugee and Immigration Services works with refugee communities and other partners to design programs that leverage community assets to facilitate the integration of refugees and immigrants into communities across southeastern Wisconsin. Integration is an on-going process in which refugees, immigrants, and members of the receiving society grow together to develop strong economic, social, cultural, and civic connections. As a result, our communities are more secure, vibrant, and cohesive.
What will I do as a Refugee Education Developer?
The Refugee Education Developer facilitates new relationships, expanding program impact within local communities, and maintains a streamlined process between volunteer mentors/friends, staff, and the client (learners) in their path towards citizenship. This position will also:
- Collaborate with staff, volunteers, and community partners in the recruitment and training of volunteers.
- Be the day-to-day go to point of contact for volunteers and clients within the program.
- Facilitate training volunteers on topics that include but are not limited to: Cultural Humility, Strengths Based Approach, Citizenship process, cultural humility, and Best Practices for Adult Education.
- Translate and record informational videos on topics related to citizenship and immigration in a refugee language.
- Provide light case management, referrals, or resources for clients related to public benefits, school, and navigating other American systems.
Benefits
- Collaborative, supportive, and flexible workplace culture!
- Competitive health, dental and vision insurance
- 403(b) Retirement with a 2% match and 4% annual contribution
- Generous PTO structure and 11 paid holidays
- Travel Reimbursement
- Business casual dress every day and casual Fridays!
- Associate degree required in business, liberal arts, social services, communication or a related field; bachelor’s degree preferred.
- One or more years’ experience working in an educational, communications, or social service field is a plus.
- Bilingual in English and Rohingya, Burmese, Malay, Karen, or another refugee language is required.
- Cultural knowledge of current refugee communities is a plus.
- Experience teaching English as a subsequent language is a plus.
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and vehicle insurance (liability coverage: $100,000/person and $300,000/accident).
This would be a rewarding and challenging opportunity for a confident, autonomous self-starter who has a passion for collaboration, for educating and developing others, and for improving the lives of those most in need within the different communities of Southeastern Wisconsin.
Learn more about the impact our Refugee and Immigration Program is having: https://www.ccmke.org/RIS/Impact-Stories.htm
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of race, color, religion, creed, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, on-the-job injury, sexual orientation, political affiliation or belief. Employment decisions are made without consideration of these or any other factors that employers are prohibited by law from considering.
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee also prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability, upon request, and will also ensure reasonable accommodation for employees with a disability.
Job Summary
Start Date
ASAP
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Hours per Week
40
Work Hours (i.e. shift)
8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Salary and Benefits
$37,000 to 40,000 DOE
Ongoing Education and Mentorship • Health, Dental, Vision, FSA, and 403(b) • Employer paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and Long Term Disability • Generous PTO structure plus 11 Paid Holidays • Employee Assistance Program • Mileage and Cellphone Reimbursement • Business Casual Dress Everyday with Casual Fridays
Required Education
Associate Degree
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