Policy & Program Lead, Home Study Release

Southern Arkansas University; Columbia (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of Refugee Resettlement is seeking a Home Study Release Program Specialist for on-site work in multiple locations, including major U.S. cities.

The role involves designing and coordinating policies for Home Study Post Release Services, monitoring providers, evaluating performance, and assisting in implementing new procedures to ensure compliance and child welfare standards. The position requires coordinating with ORR staff and stakeholders, producing analysis and briefing materials, and

Qualifications

• Administering and monitoring assigned grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and program activities, ensuring compliance with program requirements, applicable regulations, policies, and organizational objectives.
• Conducting program reviews, desk audits, site visits, and performance assessments to evaluate program effectiveness, identify compliance issues, document findings, and support corrective action efforts.
• Providing technical assistance, training, and guidance to program recipients, contactors, staff, and stakeholders on program requirements, operational procedures, and best practices.
• Preparing reports, briefing materials, and correspondence to support program operations and management decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, development, implementation, and coordination of policies, procedures, and objectives for Home Study Post Release Services (HSPRS) programs and related activities within the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR).
• Conduct monitoring and oversight activities for assigned HSPRS providers.
• Evaluate provider performance on a quantitative and qualitative basis to determine whether services are being delivered in accordance with established requirements and child welfare principles.
• Participate in establishing goals, objectives, and implementation plans for assigned program activities and supporting the roll‑out of new or revised procedures.

Job description

Office of Refugee Resettlement is seeking a Home Study Release Program Specialist for on-site work in multiple locations, including major U.S. cities.

The role involves designing and coordinating policies for Home Study Post Release Services, monitoring providers, evaluating performance, and assisting in implementing new procedures to ensure compliance and child welfare standards. The position requires coordinating with ORR staff and stakeholders, producing analysis and briefing materials, and