Housing Specialist
Core
Secures and coordinates safe, sanitary, and affordable housing for newly arriving humanitarian parolees and refugees, including logistical support for furnishing and utility hook-ups.
Role type
Housing Specialist (Humanitarian Resettlement)
Builds
Long-term housing placements and stable households for refugee families
Domain
Humanitarian aid / Refugee resettlement / Social services
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
housing procurement, landlord outreach, lease coordination, logistics management, home safety inspection, recordkeeping, travel coordination
Preferred skills
experience with refugee/immigrant populations, Ukrainian/Russian language proficiency
Technologies
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Responsibilities
Identify and secure affordable housing; conduct outreach to landlords and property managers; coordinate housing set-ups including furniture ordering and utility hook-ups; facilitate lease signings and renewals; conduct home safety inspections; deliver client orientations; transport clients and materials using personal vehicle
Seniority
Individual Contributor, entry-level to mid-level