Housing Specialist

1 day ago


Valley Center, Kansas, United States Center for Immigrant & Refugee Advancement Full time
Job Title: Housing Specialist

The Center for Immigrant & Refugee Advancement is seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Housing Specialist to join our Resettlement & Placement (R&P) team. As a key member of our Housing Team, you will play a critical role in providing safe and affordable housing to newly arrived refugees in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Job Summary:

The Housing Specialist will assist the Housing Coordinator in securing safe and affordable housing for large refugee families, utilizing our Landlord Contacts & Lease Information directory. This role requires excellent communication skills, a strong sense of urgency, and the ability to work effectively with diverse national, ethnic, cultural, religious, gender, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Assist the Housing Coordinator in locating and securing housing in Lincoln for large refugee families, using the Landlord Contacts & Lease Information directory.
  • Explain leasing agreements, housing procedures, and tenant responsibilities to refugee families in an understandable manner.
  • Address minor maintenance issues before involving landlords and educate clients on rent payment, utilities, and landlord contact procedures during case closure.
  • Provide accurate case notes for intake and closure for Housing Coordinator's case reports.
  • Complete Metro Housing Collaborative Referral forms and set up online utility accounts for clients as needed.
  • Occasionally move furniture (up to 25 pounds) and attend community meetings related to housing justice or advocacy when required.
  • Work with CIRA team Case Managers to provide quality support and report to the R&P Supervisor.
  • Ensure homes are prepared and furnished by volunteers at least one week before refugee arrivals; manage home checklists and leases accurately.
  • Build and maintain relationships with landlords, educate them on renting to refugees, and advocate for refugee clients regarding housing and maintenance issues.
  • Help refugees develop self-advocacy skills for future landlord interactions.
Qualifications:
  • High school diploma required; bachelor's degree highly preferred.
  • Excellent English communication (oral and written) required.
  • Knowledge of additional languages is preferred.
  • Proficiency with Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint) and data management software required.
  • Ability to learn new software quickly.
  • Strong preference for personal or professional experience working with refugees and immigrants.
  • A valid driver's license, clean driving record, and access to a personal, insured vehicle required.
  • Ability to occasionally drive a mid-sized U-Haul truck preferred.
  • Ability to lift 5-25 pounds.
  • Must pass all required background checks.
Desired Skills and Attributes:
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Highly detail-oriented, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and maintain accurate records.
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multicultural team.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, strategic thinking, and creative problem-solving ability.
  • Compassionate approach to addressing the housing needs of refugee clients.
  • Self-motivated, positive, and enthusiastic, with a commitment to motivating volunteer teams.
  • Deep understanding and sensitivity to diverse national, ethnic, cultural, religious, gender, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Compensation:

Base pay beginning at $49,000, commensurate with experience.

Benefits:
  • Unlimited paid time off; 9 paid holidays with year-end holiday break.
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance; employee assistance program; 403b retirement plan with an automatic 5% contribution.
  • Relocation assistance; travel and expense reimbursement.

To apply, please upload your resume, cover letter, and three professional references all in PDF format through the application link.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.

Please note that we do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

We are committed to creating a workplace that is inclusive and respectful of all employees.

We look forward to reviewing your application.


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