Refugee Services Program Assistant: Housing & Advocacy

U.S Comm for Refuge; Sun Valley (ID); On-site; USD 42,981,000 - 48,712,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants is seeking a Program Assistant to support the Refugee Services team in Idaho. The role involves coordinating housing placements, assisting with client intake, and providing direct services to clients while advocating for refugee and immigrant rights.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, strong communication, and bilingual abilities. The role includes collaboration with case managers, data entry, and ensuring timely service delivery in a

Qualifications

• Bilingual/multilingual ability is strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are required.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and work independently as well as with others.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate initial housing placement with team, secure apartments and utilities.
• Assist case managers with airport pickups and transportation arrangements for clients.
• Provide home safety training and support housing transitions.
• Maintain case files and data with confidentiality across databases.

Skills

Bilingual/multilingual

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint)

Job description

U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants is seeking a Program Assistant to support the Refugee Services team in Idaho. The role involves coordinating housing placements, assisting with client intake, and providing direct services to clients while advocating for refugee and immigrant rights.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, strong communication, and bilingual abilities. The role includes collaboration with case managers, data entry, and ensuring timely service delivery in a