Position Summary:

The Housing Specialist will lead the implementation of the direct housing support services to refugees and Refugee Support Services (RSS) Extended Cultural Orientation program while also providing other ORR-eligible immigrants who are experiencing housing insecurity. This position is designed to empower refugees who have been in the U.S. for more than 90 days by expanding their knowledge of critical systems and providing personalized housing interventions. The goal is to promote long-term self-sufficiency and successful integration into the Louisville community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct ongoing outreach and enroll families in direct housing support services.
• Assist families in addressing their housing needs based on the service plan.
• Conduct ongoing outreach to housing partners and maintain close relationships to increase access to housing for refugee families.
• Assist with the design of the extended cultural orientation program.
• Assist with outreach efforts to invite clients to participate in the extended cultural orientation training.
• Coordinate all aspects of the extended cultural orientation classes delivery, including but not limited to inviting clients to participate, scheduling interpreters, training materials and classroom logistics.
• Conduct assessment and follow up with clients to ensure the effectiveness of existing training curricula through post -training evaluations and built-in classroom assessment techniques.
• Hire, recruit, and train 1-2 interns per semester.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Education: High School diploma required. Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field of study preferred.

Work Experience:

• Relevant professional experience in human services with a minimum of 2 years of experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience working with refugee and/or immigrant populations strongly preferred.
• Clean driving record, valid driver’s license, and access to personal, insured personal vehicle OR familiarity and comfort with using local public transportation system.

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 multitask, prioritize duties, and manage time effectively.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work product.
• 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 and ‘field’ time within the service delivery area to perform the above outlined responsibilities.
• Position hours are Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm.
• May require occasional weekend and/or evening work.

Compensation: (Pay Range: $21.00 - 23.00**)** 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.

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.

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 $143 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.