# Housing Specialist **Company**: International Rescue Committee (IRC) **Location**: Seattle, WA **Work arrangement**: hybrid **Experience**: mid **Job type**: part-time **Salary**: $28-$29.5/hour **Category**: Social Care **Industry**: Non-Profit **Apply**: https://theirc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External_Careers/job/Seattle-WA-USA/Housing-Specialist_JR00005840?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply **Canonical**: https://yubhub.co/job/housing-specialist-636c3e36-461/ ## Description The Housing Specialist will assist refugees to ensure the best possible initial resettlement experience and achievement of client self-sufficiency. In coordination with the Program for Initial Resettlement (PIR) team, they will coordinate pre-arrivals and post-arrival housing services for new arrivals according to established federal guidelines. **Major Responsibilities:** - Property Management and Relationship Building: - Conduct apartment outreach and secure safe, appropriate, and affordable housing for refugees prior to their arrival in the US. - Liaise with property management organizations to ensure continuing quality services to refugees. - Responsible for finding and coordinating temporary housing if permanent housing is unavailable by arrival date. - Create and maintain relationships with property managers and landlords. - Client Services: - Collaborate with case management specialists to ensure smooth transition from airport to lodging post-arrival. - Organize and lead the setup of housing, including applying for apartments, coordinating signing of leases and communication with landlords/property managers. - Arrange the logistics of new arrival home set-ups, including furniture orders and delivery, establishment of utility connections and home safety inspections. - Work to secure household donations and assist with in-kind contributions. - Request payments to landlords on behalf of clients for application fees, renter’s insurance, move-in costs, deposits, utility costs and future rent. - Accurately document all housing-related costs to ensure proper spending of client funds. - Coordinate with the Operations teams to ensure timely housing supply requests and communicate housing set up dates and times. - Compliance Documentation: - Regularly visit apartment complexes to ensure housing meets the minimum standards as laid out in federal regulations. - Prepare and complete pre-arrival documentation for client case files. - In collaboration with Specialists, coordinate with US Ties pre-arrival to complete U.S tie consultation form, and maintain ongoing communication regarding arrivals. - Ensure accuracy and completion of leases maintained in case files are in compliance with IRC policies. - Complete case notes related to all housing activities and ensure reporting requirements are met, in close collaboration with Specialists. - Post-arrival, coordinate with US Ties to complete all required housing documents contingent of client’ housing circumstances. - Team/Office Participation: - Participate in all program meetings, staff development activities, and other duties as assigned by the Case Management Supervisor and Resettlement Manager. - Supervise and train a team of interns and volunteers who will work directly with clients and/or in the office on a variety of interpersonal and administrative tasks. - Work as part of a team to provide comprehensive strength-based services to IRC clients through coordination of cases and effective communication between team members and departments. - Provide additional PIR casework services, as needed. - Foster ongoing learning, honest dialogue and reflection to strengthen safeguarding and to promote IRC values and adherence to IRC policies. - Other duties as assigned. **Key Working Relationships:** - Position Reports to: Case Management Supervisor - Indirect Reporting: Resettlement Manager **Job Requirements:** - Bachelor’s degree in related field of study; or equivalent work experience. - Minimum of 2 years relevant work experience in housing & coordination, including outreach, advocacy, and property management required. - Ability to move furniture and donations, complete household set-ups, and lift heavy objects. - Demonstrated success working and communicating effectively in a multi-cultural environment. - Proven ability to contribute both independently and as a key team member. - Self- starter with excellent analytical skills combined with the demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritize duties, and work efficiently. - Fluent in English, both spoken and written; bilingual ability in another language is desired. - Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook). - Valid driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle with current insurance, ability to drive own vehicle as needed and a company van. **Working Environment:** - A combination of standard office environment, remote work, and ‘field’ time within the service delivery area to perform the above outlined responsibilities. - May require occasional weekend and/or evening work. **Compensation:** - ($28-$29.5/hour) **Benefits:** - IRC offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Highlights include 10 paid sick leave, 10 U.S. holidays, 20-25 generous paid time off based on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $163/month, dental starting at $6.50/month, and vision starting at $5/month, flexible spending accounts (healthcare, dependent care, and commuter), a 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match (immediate vesting) along with a non-elective employer contribution based on age and years of service (3-year vesting), disability and life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential counseling and support services for employees and their families. 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