PC Program Officer, Group Services Specialty - 2025450 at World Relief

Towson, Maryland, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Non-Profit, Humanitarian Aid, Refugee ServicesIndustries

Requirements

  • Experienced in Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) group programming for especially vulnerable refugees
  • Passionate about expanding best practices across the network
  • Collaborative, detail-oriented, and deeply motivated by service
  • Technical expertise in MHPSS group facilitation
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Thorough understanding of curricula and formats promoted through MHPSS service line (e.g., First Aid Arts, Amal, Hope Groups)

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the program expert in using PC funding to support groups and gaps workshop modalities, ensuring compliance with grant requirements in assessment, service provision, progress tracking, and reporting
  • Develop guidance resources for the PC Group Services Track and general grant implementation
  • Collaborate with the Director of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support and the PC Program Manager to identify and train on best practices for PC groups and extended cultural orientation workshops
  • Maintain a thorough understanding of curricula and formats promoted through MHPSS service line (e.g., First Aid Arts, Amal, Hope Groups)
  • Organize and facilitate the Groups Community of Practice
  • Ensure overall program compliance for an assigned portfolio of field and subrecipient offices through monitoring, consultation, and technical assistance
  • Build familiarity and rapport with local staff to strengthen collaboration
  • Provide onboarding support for new managers and PC-funded staff
  • Conduct annual PC Site Profile reviews for all PC-funded staff
  • Host quarterly check-ins with managers to promote accountability, self-audit completion, and awareness of home office guidance
  • Maintain home office administrative records for assigned portfolio

Skills

Mental Health and Psychosocial Support
MHPSS
Group Programming
Refugee Services
Program Monitoring
Humanitarian Response

World Relief

Provides humanitarian aid and refugee support

About World Relief

World Relief provides humanitarian aid and development services to vulnerable populations, particularly refugees and those affected by crises. The organization works by partnering with over 6,000 churches and 95,000 local volunteers to deliver support and resources effectively. Its approach includes private sponsorship programs, such as the Welcome Corps, which enables individuals to sponsor refugees resettling in the U.S. Unlike many other organizations, World Relief emphasizes community involvement and faith-based partnerships to extend its reach. The goal of World Relief is to create sustainable solutions that address pressing global issues and improve the lives of those in need.

Baltimore, MarylandHeadquarters
1944Year Founded
$116.7KTotal Funding
GRANTCompany Stage
Government & Public Sector, Social ImpactIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Wellness Program

Risks

Faith-based approach may face scrutiny from secular organizations, affecting partnerships.
Expansion in Spokane and North Texas may strain resources and operations.
Reliance on churches and volunteers could be impacted by declining attendance and volunteerism.

Differentiation

World Relief partners with over 6,000 churches and 95,000 volunteers globally.
The organization offers a faith-based approach to humanitarian aid and development.
World Relief engages in private sponsorship programs like the Welcome Corps for refugee resettlement.

Upsides

Increased focus on digital transformation enhances service delivery and donor engagement.
Community sponsorship models like Welcome Corps provide new funding opportunities.
Growing interest in climate change projects opens new funding avenues for World Relief.

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