Virtual Housing Stability Specialist for Asylum Seekers

HIAS; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

HIAS seeks a Housing Caseworker to support asylum-seeker families facing housing instability. The role involves managing a caseload, conducting monthly needs assessments, and distributing housing financial assistance, with remote work options available.

Based at HQ in Silver Spring, MD, the position may consider remote applicants from designated states. Salary ranges from $55,000 to $60,000 and is grant-funded.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree required.
• 2-3 years in affordable housing, homeless services, or refugee resettlement.
• Fluency in English and Spanish strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of U.S. immigration system and asylum seeker needs.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Excellent verbal and written communication; public speaking preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized housing stability support with monthly needs assessments and client-led plans.
• Navigate rental market, assemble applications, and help clients overcome tenancy barriers.
• Develop partnerships with housing providers to ensure successful landlord/tenant relationships.
• Research local resources and opportunities to support housing stability goals.
• Coordinate allocation of financial assistance for housing costs and provide orientation and financial literacy training.
• Maintain documentation and participate in quality assurance checks.
• Support program improvements through frontline insights.
• Travel within the US may be required.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal collaboration

Self-starter / organized

Problem solving / conflict resolution

Education

Undergraduate degree

Tools

Microsoft 365 (SharePoint, Teams)

Job description

HIAS seeks a Housing Caseworker to support asylum-seeker families facing housing instability. The role involves managing a caseload, conducting monthly needs assessments, and distributing housing financial assistance, with remote work options available.

Based at HQ in Silver Spring, MD, the position may consider remote applicants from designated states. Salary ranges from $55,000 to $60,000 and is grant-funded.