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Lutheran Services in Iowa Assistant Director of Immigrant & Refugee Community Services in Des Moines, Iowa
If you're looking for a way to make a positive change in your community, LSI is looking for you!
LSI has an exciting new leadership opportunity for an Assistant Director for the agency's Immigrant & Refugee Community Services.
What We Do
As one of Iowa's most trusted human services agencies, LSI has a legacy of serving children, adults, and families for 160 years. Our Immigrant & Refugee Community Services lift up hundreds of new Iowans each year through resettlement services, educational classes, family wellness programming, and economic development. You can make a difference and empower your newest neighbors.
What You'll Do
The Assistant Director is responsible for the oversight and implementation of LSI's Immigrant and Refugee Community Services in the Des Moines metro service area. The role supports the operational excellence of programs and services through strong program administration and team member development. The Assistant Director will supervise program managers in the successful provision of services and works closely with internal support teams to plan and delivery resources to support quality service provision. The Assistant Director is a member of the departmental and site leadership team and will support and promote site-specific service integration and agency cooperation. Under the leadership of the Director, the Assistant Director will be responsible for managing and developing team members, ensuring contract deliverables are achieved, successfully meeting budget goals, and maintaining strong internal partnerships.
What You'll Need
Bachelor's degree in health or human service-related field is required. Masters degree in social work, public administration, non-profit management or business preferred.
Minimum of ten years of related experience, specifically in human services and/or refugee and immigrant services, with progressive levels of responsibility and oversight.
How We'll Support You
On top of joining the best team around, you can also receive:
A competitive salary
A 401(k) with employer match - Generous paid time off
A flexible work schedule
Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, life, and vision insurance
Career-building opportunities
As a non-profit employer, many LSI employees also qualify for student loan forgiveness programs.
Who We Are
LSI is an equal opportunity employer. At LSI we respect diverse life experiences, cultures and heritages, and strive to provide that all voices are heard and valued. You can learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion at https://lsiowa.org/who-we-are/
This position requires a valid driver's license, auto insurance, a good driving record and the ability to pass an extensive background check including checks of the Dependent Adult and Child Abuse registries, Sex Offender registry and a criminal history check.