Housing Specialist - Now Hiring

International Rescue Committee
New York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 3/27/2023 CLOSED ON 11/16/2023

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housing Specialist - Now Hiring position at International Rescue Committee?

Requisition ID: req38187

Job Title: Housing Specialist

Sector: Community Development

Employment Category: Regular

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation: USD 26.00 - 26.00 Hourly

Location: New York, NY RAI USA

Job Description

Job Overview: The Housing Specialist secures and coordinates the furnishing of safe, sanitary, and affordable housing for newly arriving refugees and provides related logistical support and resources to clients who are housing insecure.

Major Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Identify and secure safe, sanitary, and affordable housing for newly arriving refugees in compliance with established program requirements.
  • Conduct ongoing outreach to current and potential landlords and property managers, building strong working relationships with the goal of increasing access to housing for refugee families and to coordinate client home repair requests as needed. Collaborate effectively with coworkers and partner organizations to support a positive resettlement experience.
  • Coordinate logistics of housing set-ups including ordering furniture and supplies and arranging delivery, arranging utility hook-ups, facilitating lease signings and renewals, arranging payments, and conducting home safety inspections.
  • Implement a high-quality procurement protocol including researching potential new vendors, following appropriate financial and purchasing procedures, and maintaining required documentation.
  • Deliver orientations to clients; may support other pre- and post-arrival activities such as airport pick-ups.
  • Satisfy recordkeeping requirements.
  • Use public transportation to travel and transport clients and materials as needed throughout the service delivery area.
  • May train and lead the activities of support staff, volunteers, and interns.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Education: Bachelor's degree strongly preferred.

Work Experience:

  • Minimum of 1 year of relevant professional experience required.
  • Experience working with refugee and/or immigrant populations preferred.

Demonstrated Skills & Competencies:

  • Strong relationship building, diplomacy, and networking skills; ability to effectively build internal and external relationships.
  • Demonstrated success working and communicating effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
  • Self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills combined with the proven ability to multi-task, prioritize duties, and manage time effectively.
  • Superb organization, planning, and logistical skills.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy in work product.
  • Ability to regularly lift ~50 lbs.
  • Fluent in English, both spoken and written.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook); ability to use the internet and other digital tools for data entry, research and problem-solving purposes.

Working Environment:

  • A combination of standard office environment, remote work, and 'field' time within the service delivery area to perform the above outlined responsibilities.
  • May require occasional weekend and/or evening work.


COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: In accordance with IRC's duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards and our commitment to safeguard the health of our employees, clients, and communities, IRC requires new hires to furnish proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be considered for any in-office or hybrid positions. All IRC US offices require full vaccination to attend any in-office functions (e.g., meetings, trainings).

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity: IRC is committed to building a diverse organization and a climate of inclusivity. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they can contribute to this goal.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $120 per month, dental starting at $7 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.

Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.

#LI-Onsite

Apply Now
Share
Save Job
Compliance Specialist, Affordable Housing
Housing Action Council -
Tarrytown, NY
Housing Specialist - DHS - Children's Shelter Bronx
Praxis Housing Initiatives -
Bronx, NY
Housing Specialist, Supportive Housing
Acacia Network -
Bronx, NY

For Employer
Looking for Real-time Job Posting Salary Data?
Keep a pulse on the job market with advanced job matching technology.
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs with skills like those required for the Housing Specialist - Now Hiring.

Click the checkbox next to the jobs that you are interested in.

  • Business Development Skill

    • Income Estimation: $65,758 - $106,680
    • Income Estimation: $69,198 - $109,435
  • Community Development Skill

    • Income Estimation: $74,145 - $123,617
    • Income Estimation: $82,840 - $121,429
This job has expired.
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at International Rescue Committee

International Rescue Committee
Hired Organization Address Boise, ID Full Time
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, s...
International Rescue Committee
Hired Organization Address Wichita, KS Full Time
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, s...
International Rescue Committee
Hired Organization Address Wichita, KS Full Time
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, s...
International Rescue Committee
Hired Organization Address Glendale, AZ Full Time
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, s...

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Housing Specialist - Now Hiring jobs in the New York, NY area that may be a better fit.

Housing Specialist

COMMUNITY HOUSING INNOVATIONS INC, Brooklyn, NY

Housing Specialist

COMMUNITY HOUSING INNOVATIONS INC, Bronx, NY