Field Data Collection Specialist - Unaccompanied Minor Programs

The Providencia Group; Weslaco (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Providencia Group is hiring a UIP Data Collection Specialist in Weslaco, TX. This onsite role involves direct work with unaccompanied child refugees, coordinating with ORR and sponsors, and maintaining detailed case files.

The position requires a bilingual English/Spanish candidate with case management experience and willingness to travel. You will collaborate with program staff to ensure accurate reunification planning, document all interactions, and support the care team in a high-pressure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or an equivalent degree in Psychology, Sociology, or other Behavioral Science
• 1+ years of demonstrated experience in case, unification management work
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• ORR experience preferred
• Available to travel
• Clean criminal background check
• CAN/child protection checks with no adverse findings
• Strong computer skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, Teams) and ability to type 45 wpm

Responsibilities

• Initiate and maintain contact with unaccompanied child refugees and their families while in ORR care
• Communicate reunification updates to the minor in coordination with program staff
• Participate in case staffing to discuss reunification progress
• Facilitate timely release or discharge to identified family members or caregivers
• Document services in each minor’s case file and report incidents as required
• Maintain the minor’s case file and case management portal per policies
• Complete all assessments with minor and family/sponsors
• Assist in vetting sponsors and Sponsor Suitability Recommendations

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Case management

Travel availability

MS Word / Excel / Teams

Typing speed 45 wpm

Background check clear

Flexible schedule

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related Behavioral Science

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Teams

Job description

The Providencia Group is hiring a UIP Data Collection Specialist in Weslaco, TX. This onsite role involves direct work with unaccompanied child refugees, coordinating with ORR and sponsors, and maintaining detailed case files.

The position requires a bilingual English/Spanish candidate with case management experience and willingness to travel. You will collaborate with program staff to ensure accurate reunification planning, document all interactions, and support the care team in a high-pressure