Integration Engineering Manager jobs in Sierra Vista, AZ

Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest is a non-profit organization with Corporate Offices in Phoenix and Tucson and additional offices throughout Arizona.

Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest administers programs and services to help build collaborative Community Partnerships and strengthen individuals, families, and communities.

Working for our organization is a positive, challenging and rewarding experience with opportunities for personal and professional development.

General Description:

In concert with the Director, this position oversees the daily operations of all components of
Refugee and Immigration-Support Services, providing guidance, leadership and direct support in
all aspects of service provision. In addition, this position coordinates, supports, enhances, and
grows faith and community engagement, goodwill, and resources to support refugees as they
seek to lead self-sufficient lives and integrate into their new communities. This position
implements the objectives of LSS-SW and all contracting funders through staff supervision,
monitoring of compliance standards, documentation, and ongoing training and advocacy. The job
requires sensitivity to the program population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Manages and supervises Program Supervisors and Coordinators
and staff as may be necessary to accomplish program objectives. Responsible for the overall
supervision and management, coordination, and evaluation of staff. Carries out supervisory
responsibilities in accordance with organization's policies and procedures and under the
direction of the Director. Responsibilities include advertising for, interviewing, hiring and
training staff; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance, addressing
complaints, and resolving problems to the best of their ability.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or
abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Master's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or a closely related field is
preferred. A bachelor's degree combined with at least four years related social service
experience, preferably working with immigrant populations, and/or training; or
equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for a master's degree.
• Two years supervisory experience
• Provide and maintain a current certification in First Aid and CPR.
• Provide and maintain a current Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card, clear the
Department of Economic Security Central Registry Background Check and a criminal
background and motor vehicle screening; must maintain valid AZ Driver's License, a
clear driving record and reliable transportation for the duration of employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficient computer skills and knowledge of Outlook and Microsoft Office Programs (i.e.
Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent interviewing, perceptual, diagnostic and assessment skills.
• Ability to relate well with individuals of varied lifestyles, backgrounds and ethnicities.
• Experience in cultural diversity.
• Ability to assess individual's strengths and weaknesses.
• Experience in mediation and other interventions.
• Ability to participate as a member of a team, including collaboration, cross-training, and
mutual assistance.
• Ability to work independently with high initiative.
• Ability to travel to throughout the state as requested by supervisor.

Language Skills:

Ability to communicate clearly. Ability to listen and perceive need. Ability to work with people
from diverse backgrounds non-judgmentally. Ability to effectively present and represent LSSSW and the program's needs to religious and community groups as well as others in the social
services community. Fluent in English, both spoken and written; bilingual ability in one of the
predominant languages of the local client base is preferred.

Mathematical Skills:

Strong ability to calculate figures and prepare and analyze budgets.

Reasoning Abilities:

Ability to define problems, collect data, evaluate information, draw conclusions, and take
appropriate action based on this information. Ability and confidence to make decisions and to
solicit guidance from Regional Director.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics here are representative of those that
are needed by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to sit or stand for
long periods. The employee frequently is required to use hands to hold objects and
operate office equipment.
• The employee is required to be able to listen and communicate effectively.
• The employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move 50 lbs.
• The noise level in the work environment varies with the activity level of the facility.
• The employee must be able to orientate and navigate well within the Program's
geographic boundaries, be willing to drive to client's home, and conduct home visit tasks
in client's home.

All positions at Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest require a background check.