HOURS: Full-time, 40 hours per week, hourly, overtime eligible. Occasional evenings
BENEFITS:
SALARY: Dependent on experience and qualifications
RESPONSIBILITIES: This position will be responsible for securing safe, suitable, and affordable housing for newly arriving refugees. This position will assist the individual by ensuring that each individual has received all of their basic living necessities and are prepared to begin their new journey. The Housing Specialist will play a critical role in orientating each individual and/or family to their new home and that each family can safely navigate their new home and/or community. Additionally, the Housing Specialist will work closely with the local housing association and property managers to ensure that adequate housing is readily available. This position will require some travel.
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree, plus one year experience working in a human service environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Excellent oral and written communication, team building, public speaking and organizational skills. Understanding of refugee resettlement and a general understanding of how to navigate local communities and/or resources. Strong ability to maintain a strategic approach and be a forward thinker.
Must successfully complete all agency background checks. Requires valid driver’s license and ability to obtain approved driver status.
RESPOND BY: open until filled
An Equal Opportunity Employer
*Hiring bonus available to external candidates only.
SERVICE: LSS Center for New Americans
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