Housing Stability & Integration Expert

theirc; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Tucson, AZ seeks a Housing & Integration Specialist to support long-term housing stability for clients. You will educate tenants on rights and responsibilities, assist with housing applications, and coach on budgeting for rent and utilities.

Role includes coordinating with housing authorities, landlords, and partner organizations, tracking outcomes, and potential mentoring of staff and volunteers. Travel to client homes and community sites is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of relevant professional experience.
• Experience with refugee and/or immigrant populations preferred.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.
• Strong relationship-building, diplomacy, and networking skills; ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Self-starter with problem-solving skills and ability to multi-task, prioritize duties, and manage time.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Knowledge of public and subsidized housing systems (e.g., Housing Choice Voucher/Section 8) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide housing stability case management toward long-term housing security and self-sufficiency.
• Educate clients on tenant rights and responsibilities, lease renewals, move-in/move-out procedures, maintenance requests, and address changes.
• Provide financial education and coaching on budgeting for rent, utilities, and housing costs.
• Assist clients with applications, recertifications, and renewals for public and subsidized housing programs, including documentation and follow-up.
• Identify at-risk clients and provide early intervention and connect to emergency rental assistance and landlords/authorities as needed.
• Maintain relationships with public housing authorities, subsidized housing providers, and landlords; collaborate with coworkers and partners.
• Track program outputs and maintain documentation in IRC's client database for reporting.
• May train and lead support staff, volunteers, and interns.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Case management

Tenant rights education

Budgeting

Multicultural communication

Time management

Travel to client sites

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Tucson, AZ seeks a Housing & Integration Specialist to support long-term housing stability for clients. You will educate tenants on rights and responsibilities, assist with housing applications, and coach on budgeting for rent and utilities.

Role includes coordinating with housing authorities, landlords, and partner organizations, tracking outcomes, and potential mentoring of staff and volunteers. Travel to client homes and community sites is required.