FT Temporary Housing Coordinator until September 2024

Position Overview:

The Housing Coordinator is to oversee all aspects of the Refugee Immigration Services (RIS) Department, Housing Program. The Housing Coordinator will be versed in the best practices of resettlement programs. They will work with team members to deliver services to clients that are compassionate, culturally competent, and of the highest level of quality. The incumbent will form and maintain partnerships with housing providers to meet all program requirements and to maintain a broad network of affordable and appropriate housing options available to refugees.

Essential Functions:

• Manages all aspects of the agency’s housing program to expand housing leads by contacting landlords and other housing providers in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia areas, with a focus on Northern Virginia.
• Arranges housing for newly arriving clients which includes both temporary (Airbnb/hotel) and permanent housing solutions.
• Liaise with team members and volunteers in the Afghan community to oversee housing strategy for temporary and permanent housing.
• Oversee all home setups for newly arriving refugee families, including matching groups to home setup opportunities, communicating with case management teams, and managing all home setup data.
• Serve as point of contact for all housing and home setup related inquiries from groups and the community.
• Serve as lead in researching, identifying, and securing housing for newly arriving families
• Oversees the management of storage/warehouse space and all donated furnishings and household items.
• Communicates with current apartment complexes or rental properties about housing needs and issues.
• Supervises provision of adequate food for new arrivals.
• Researches and builds relationships with prospective rental properties.
• Communicates with team members regarding both pre and post arrival housing needs and concerns.
• Coordinates all utilities (electric, gas, internet, and cellphone) to be set up and/or transferred to clients’ name.
• Participates in team meetings
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent work experience.
• Preferably have a minimum of two years of experience in non-profit or social services work.
• Must be able to effectively work with team members and clients of diverse cultural and language backgrounds.
• Must be a self-starter with a high level of organizational skill, flexibility, and commitment to the mission of LSSNCA.
• PC proficiency, competent with Word, Excel, and Outlook
• A foreign language in addition to English preferred. 
• Knowledge of the US resettlement program preferred.   
• Own or access to reliable transportation required. 
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance required. 

Duty Station:

Fredrick and Arbutus