Housing Specialist

International Rescue Committee•Louisville, KY

1d•$21 - $23•Hybrid

About The Position

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future. Position 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. The goal is to promote long-term self-sufficiency and successful integration into the Louisville community.

Requirements

Education: High School diploma required. Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field of study preferred.
Work Experience: Relevant professional experience in human services with a minimum of 2 years of experience is strongly preferred.
Experience working with refugee and/or immigrant populations strongly preferred.
Demonstrated Skills & Competencies: Strong relationship building, diplomacy, and networking skills; ability to effectively build internal and external relationships.
Demonstrated success working and communicating effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
Self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills combined with the proven ability to multitask, prioritize duties, and manage time effectively.
Attention to detail and accuracy in work product.
Fluent in English, both spoken and written.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook); ability to use the internet and other digital tools for data entry, research, and problem-solving purposes.

Responsibilities

Assist with the design of the extended cultural orientation
Assist with outreach efforts to invite clients to participate in the extended cultural orientation training.
Coordinate all aspects of the extended cultural orientation classes delivery, including but not limited to inviting clients to participate, scheduling interpreters, etc.
Conduct assessment and follow up with clients to ensure
Conduct outreach and enroll families in the housing
Conduct intake assessment and enrollment of new clients in the program.
Assist families in addressing their housing needs based on the service plan.
Conduct ongoing outreach to housing partners and maintain close relationships to increase access to housing for refugee families.
Assist with the recruitment and training of volunteers or interns.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

10 sick days
10 US holidays
20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure
medical insurance starting at $163 per month
dental starting at $6.50 per month
vision starting at $5 per month
FSA for healthcare and commuter costs
a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching
disability & life insurance
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.