Affordable Housing Specialist
International Rescue Committee, Inc., Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193
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JR00001889The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.**Job Overview:**The Affordable Housing Specialist supports refugee individuals and families in securing and maintaining safe, affordable housing. This role focuses on housing navigation, eviction prevention, landlord mediation, and connecting clients to critical resources such as Section 8, rental assistance and the HEAT programs.**Major Responsibilities:**Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:* Assist refugee households in locating and applying for affordable housing, including Section 8 and other subsidized housing programs* Assist eligible clients with applications for the HEAT program’s utility payment support, monitoring their outcomes and following up as needed* Identify clients at risk of eviction and develop housing stabilization plans with clients and caseworkers to avoid eviction* Advocate for reasonable accommodations and resolve disputes between clients and landlords* Educate clients on tenant rights and responsibilities* Coordinate logistics of housing relocations, including pick-up and delivery of clients’ belongings, transferring utility accounts, facilitating lease signings and renewals, arranging payments, and conducting home safety inspections* Conduct post-relocation home visits to ensure a successful transition into new housing* Conduct ongoing outreach to current and potential landlords and property managers, building strong working relationships to increase access to housing for refugees* Satisfy recordkeeping requirements, including case noting client services in IRC databases* Use personal, insured vehicle and/or public transportation (where available) 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 refugees, immigrants, or other vulnerable populations, preferred**Demonstrated Skills & Competencies:*** Knowledge of affordable housing systems, eviction prevention, or rental assistance programs* 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 multitask, prioritize duties, and manage time effectively* Cultural humility and commitment to trauma-informed, client-centered care* Strong 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. Additional fluency in client languages, recommended.* 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* Valid driver’s license and access to a personal, insured vehicle**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* Requires reliable transportation and scheduling flexibility**Compensation: (***Pay Range: $21.13 - $23.93***)** 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.**PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS**All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in . Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on , Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.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 $163 per month, dental starting at $6.50 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.Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.**Work that has meaning**: Every day at the IRC is a chance to make a difference through a purpose-driven career. Whether you're working directly with communities or providing support behind the scenes, you will be part of a dynamic team that is always innovating, scaling, and testing new and better solutions to ensure the best possible outcomes for the people we serve.**Global scale, dynamic workplace**: At the IRC, we believe that the dynamic, global make-up of our team is our strength. When you join us, you're not just starting a job—you will be part of a global organization positively impacting millions of lives in over 40
get to work with colleagues from all around the world—working across time zones and regularly exchanging different ideas, perspectives and insights. You’ll join a team that is dedicated to fostering a supportive environment to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and heard.
**Challenging work, innovative solutions**: We’re committed to excellence and innovation, and pride ourselves in setting industry-leading standards while practicing evidence and data-lead strategies. Come challenge norms, shatter conventions, and pioneer change while working on real, nuanced and complex issues we face in the world today.**Community centered**: We’re an empathetic community that truly cares for one another. Our comprehensive safety and security initiatives ensure a safe work environment, while our continuous learning and development programs provide ongoing opportunities for personal and career ad #J-18808-Ljbffr
In Personlocations:
Salt Lake City, UT USAtime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition id:
JR00001889The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.**Job Overview:**The Affordable Housing Specialist supports refugee individuals and families in securing and maintaining safe, affordable housing. This role focuses on housing navigation, eviction prevention, landlord mediation, and connecting clients to critical resources such as Section 8, rental assistance and the HEAT programs.**Major Responsibilities:**Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:* Assist refugee households in locating and applying for affordable housing, including Section 8 and other subsidized housing programs* Assist eligible clients with applications for the HEAT program’s utility payment support, monitoring their outcomes and following up as needed* Identify clients at risk of eviction and develop housing stabilization plans with clients and caseworkers to avoid eviction* Advocate for reasonable accommodations and resolve disputes between clients and landlords* Educate clients on tenant rights and responsibilities* Coordinate logistics of housing relocations, including pick-up and delivery of clients’ belongings, transferring utility accounts, facilitating lease signings and renewals, arranging payments, and conducting home safety inspections* Conduct post-relocation home visits to ensure a successful transition into new housing* Conduct ongoing outreach to current and potential landlords and property managers, building strong working relationships to increase access to housing for refugees* Satisfy recordkeeping requirements, including case noting client services in IRC databases* Use personal, insured vehicle and/or public transportation (where available) 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 refugees, immigrants, or other vulnerable populations, preferred**Demonstrated Skills & Competencies:*** Knowledge of affordable housing systems, eviction prevention, or rental assistance programs* 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 multitask, prioritize duties, and manage time effectively* Cultural humility and commitment to trauma-informed, client-centered care* Strong 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. Additional fluency in client languages, recommended.* 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* Valid driver’s license and access to a personal, insured vehicle**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* Requires reliable transportation and scheduling flexibility**Compensation: (***Pay Range: $21.13 - $23.93***)** 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.**PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS**All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in . Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on , Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.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 $163 per month, dental starting at $6.50 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.Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.**Work that has meaning**: Every day at the IRC is a chance to make a difference through a purpose-driven career. Whether you're working directly with communities or providing support behind the scenes, you will be part of a dynamic team that is always innovating, scaling, and testing new and better solutions to ensure the best possible outcomes for the people we serve.**Global scale, dynamic workplace**: At the IRC, we believe that the dynamic, global make-up of our team is our strength. When you join us, you're not just starting a job—you will be part of a global organization positively impacting millions of lives in over 40
get to work with colleagues from all around the world—working across time zones and regularly exchanging different ideas, perspectives and insights. You’ll join a team that is dedicated to fostering a supportive environment to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and heard.
**Challenging work, innovative solutions**: We’re committed to excellence and innovation, and pride ourselves in setting industry-leading standards while practicing evidence and data-lead strategies. Come challenge norms, shatter conventions, and pioneer change while working on real, nuanced and complex issues we face in the world today.**Community centered**: We’re an empathetic community that truly cares for one another. Our comprehensive safety and security initiatives ensure a safe work environment, while our continuous learning and development programs provide ongoing opportunities for personal and career ad #J-18808-Ljbffr