Summary: The Refugee Services Department settles hundreds of refugees each year and helps them to smoothly transition to life in the United States, to gain self-sufficiency and to become socially integrated into their new community.

The Program Director provides professional leadership and oversight for all assigned programs. He/she is responsible for leading the efforts of staff in developing, coordinating and implementing all contracted, subcontracted and volunteer services including but not limited to resettlement, English as a second language, employment and training, social adjustment and youth career development. He/she is a member of the Sr. Leader's team and reports directly to the President/CEO.

Minimum Qualifications: Advanced degree in Social Work, Business Administration, Social Ministry or certified or licensed in a specific discipline related to social work or counseling. 5 to 7 years of recent relevant work experience working in a strategic management capacity in a large, complex refugee program. Must be a strategic thinker and have the experience planning, developing and implementing systems that support the program's goals and objectives. Experience formulating and managing multiple complex budgets. Must understand the needs of clients as they transition from one culture to another. Must have experience working with governmental contracts, social services, and/or international groups and systems. Must have experience planning, organizing and developing community relationships and experience speaking to a wide variety of audiences. Must have experience managing a diverse workforce. Must have ability to develop staff leadership skills and create and nurture cohesiveness among staff members. Ability to forge a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their families in which they are helped to gain the skills and confidence to address any issues and problems they face. Conviction about the capacity of people to grow and change. Ability to work in partnership with other team members. Ability to set limits and maintain the helping role of the practitioner to intervene appropriately to meet the needs of the persons served or their family members. Fluency in a foreign language would be helpful.

To be considered for a current vacancy you must submit a cover letter and résumé.  If you are interested in more than one job send a cover letter and résumé for each one.  We only accept cover letters and résumé for current vacancies. 

Include the location, job title and program/department in your correspondence.  Make sure your name is on each page of your résumé. You may send your cover letter and resume by email to recruitment@lsga.org or by fax to (404) 591-1031. No phone calls please.

It is the policy of Lutheran Services of Georgia to provide equal employment opportunity and hire without regard to race, color, gender, age, disability, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, political belief or activity or status as a veteran.