Job Overview: The Housing Specialist secures and coordinates the furnishing of safe, sanitary, and affordable housing and related logistical and case management support for newly arriving refugees and extended services program participants. Note: This is a limited-term, full-time position ending September 30, 2026, with the possibility for renewal.
Major Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Identify and secure safe, sanitary, and affordable housing for program participants in compliance with established program requirements. Current programs may include but are not limited to Reception & Placement, Preferred Communities Intensive Case Management, and Refugee Social Services Case Management. Conduct ongoing outreach to current and potential landlords and property managers, building strong working relationships with the goal of increasing access to housing for refugee families and to coordinate client home repair requests as needed. Collaborate effectively with coworkers and partner organizations to support a positive resettlement experience. Coordinate logistics of housing set-ups including ordering furniture and supplies and arranging delivery, arranging utility hook-ups, facilitating lease signings and renewals, arranging payments, and conducting home safety inspections. Implement a high-quality procurement protocol including researching potential new vendors, following appropriate financial and purchasing procedures, and maintaining required documentation. Deliver orientations to clients independently or in collaboration with other direct service staff. May support other pre- and post-arrival activities such as airport pick-ups. Satisfy recordkeeping requirements. Use personal, insured vehicle and/or public transportation (where available) to travel and transport clients and materials as needed throughout the service delivery area. May train and lead the activities of support staff, volunteers, and interns. Other duties as assigned.Job Requirements:
Bachelorโs degree Minimum of 1 year of housing related professional experience required Experience working with refugee and/or immigrant populations preferredDemonstrated Skills & Competencies:
Working Environment:
A combination of standard office environment, remote work, and โfieldโ time within the service delivery area to perform the above outlined responsibilities May require occasional weekend and/or evening workCompensation: Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $143 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.