Housing Specialist

International Rescue Committee

Louisville, United States
Base: $21.00 - $23.00; bonus/equity: not specified...
Hybrid
Cultural orientation program implementation
Direct housing support
Client assessment and follow-up
The Housing Specialist will lead the implementation of the RSS Extended Cultural Orientation program while also providing direct housing support to refugees and other ORR-eligible immigrants who are experiencing housing insecurity

Job Summary

  • The Housing Specialist will lead the implementation of the RSS Extended Cultural Orientation program while also providing direct housing support to refugees and other ORR-eligible immigrants who are experiencing housing insecurity.
  • This dual-role position is designed to empower refugees who have been in the U.S. for more than 90 days by expanding their knowledge of critical systems and providing personalized housing interventions.
  • In the US, benefits include 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days, medical insurance starting at $163 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, vision starting at $5 per month, FSA, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Matching Summary

The Housing Specialist will lead the implementation of the RSS Extended Cultural Orientation program while also providing direct housing support to refugees and other ORR-eligible immigrants who are experiencing housing insecurity.

Salary

Base: $21.00 - $23.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, FSA, 403b, disability & life insurance, EAP

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Cultural orientation program implementation
  • Direct housing support
  • Client assessment and follow-up
  • Housing partner outreach
  • Microsoft Office proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • Solutions-driven change-maker
  • Multi-cultural communication
  • Volunteer recruitment and training
  • Problem-solving and multitasking

Key Requirements

  • High School diploma required
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience
  • Experience with refugee/immigrant populations preferred
  • Fluent in English

Work Rights

Not specified

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