Description
The Housing & Integration Specialist supports the long-term housing stability, integration, and self-sufficiency of IRC clients by educating clients on their rights and responsibilities as tenants and assisting clients with applications, recertifications, and renewals for public and subsidized housing programs.
Major Responsibilities:
- Provide housing stability case management to IRC clients working toward long-term housing security and self-sufficiency
- Educate clients on tenant rights and responsibilities, lease renewals, move-in/move-out procedures, maintenance request processes, and change of address procedures
- Provide financial education and coaching on budgeting for rent and utilities, housing costs, and identifying sustainable housing
- Assist clients with applications, recertifications, and renewals for public and subsidized housing programs
- Identify clients at risk of eviction or housing loss and provide early intervention
- Maintain working relationships with public housing authorities, subsidized housing providers, and landlords
- Track program outputs and outcomes
Job Requirements:
- Minimum of 1 year of relevant professional experience
- Experience working with refugee and/or immigrant populations preferred
- Strong relationship building, diplomacy, and networking skills
- Demonstrated success working and communicating effectively in a multi-cultural environment
- Self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills and ability to multi-task
- Superb organization, planning, and logistical skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy in work product
- Knowledge of public and subsidized housing systems and processes preferred
- Fluent in English, both spoken and written
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Working Environment:
- Combination of standard office environment, remote work, and field time
- May require occasional weekend and/or evening work
Benefits:
- Comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, 403(b) retirement savings plan, disability and life insurance, and Employee Assistance Program