Refugee Housing & Relocation Specialist

International Rescue Committee; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 74,501,000 - 77,366,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 paid sick leave

10 U.S. holidays

20-25 PTO based on role/tenure

Medical insurance from $163/month

Dental from $6.50/month

Vision from $5/month

401(k) employer match

Disability and life insurance

EAP confidential counseling

Job summary

The International Rescue Committee is seeking an UHP Housing Specialist to secure and coordinate safe, sanitary and affordable housing for newly arriving refugees and humanitarian parolees. You will partner with staff and community organizations to connect clients with long-term housing resources and manage logistics from furniture to lease signings.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree and at least 1 year in housing, with preference for experience serving refugee or immigrant populations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 1 year of housing related professional experience.
• Experience with refugee/immigrant populations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure safe, sanitary, and affordable housing for newly arriving refugees.
• Conduct outreach to landlords and property managers to expand housing access for refugee families.
• Coordinate logistics of housing set-ups: furniture, supplies, utilities, leases and payments.
• Implement procurement procedures and maintain required documentation.
• Deliver client orientations and support pre/post-arrival activities as needed.
• Maintain recordkeeping requirements.
• Travel using personal vehicle or public transport within the service area.
• May train and lead staff, volunteers, and interns.

Skills

Relationship building

Multicultural communication

Problem solving

Time management

Driver's license

Fluent English

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Office

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

The International Rescue Committee is seeking an UHP Housing Specialist to secure and coordinate safe, sanitary and affordable housing for newly arriving refugees and humanitarian parolees. You will partner with staff and community organizations to connect clients with long-term housing resources and manage logistics from furniture to lease signings.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree and at least 1 year in housing, with preference for experience serving refugee or immigrant populations.