R&P Housing Coordinator
Modesto, CA
USPGMS/ US Ministries – US Resettlement Program /
Regular, Full-time /
On-site
POSITION SUMMARY:
Are you a person of compassion? An advocate for justice? Someone who stands up for the rights of the vulnerable and speaks out for the marginalized, the exploited and the forgotten? Do you believe in our calling as Christians to welcome the least of these and love our neighbor?
If you answered ‘yes’, to any of the above, World Relief, and millions of people around the world need you.
The Housing Coordinator will be responsible for locating and securing safe, sanitary and affordable housing for newly arrived refugees. The Housing Coordinator will identify and cultivate housing leads, create outreach materials relevant to landlords and apartment managers, securing units, and developing a database for housing opportunities and operational support related to securing housing for newly arrived refugees. This position will explore new areas and develop a network of property management companies and landlords with the goal of increasing access to housing for refugee families.
Role & Responsibilities
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Work directly with caseworkers to identify housing needs for newly arrived refugee families
- Locate and secure safe, sanitary, permanent housing for newly arrived refugees in compliance with the cooperative agreement
- Maintain current relationships with property managers
- Contact and build new relationships with property managers to increase housing options
- Communicate with apartment managers and maintenance staff to ensure that apartments are ready and in good condition in time for arrivals
- Coordinate apartment/property viewings, lease signings and move-ins with caseworkers, refugees and donation coordinators
- Advocate for refugee tenants, serving as a cultural broker between landlords and tenants
- Organize quarterly meetings with property managers to discuss best practices and areas of improvement
- Attend and represent WR at any local housing meetings led by stakeholders or city/county government.
- Provide housing orientation with families prior to move-in.
- Complete walk-thru with families at move-in. Communicate to property management any repairs that are needed.
- Be a part of recruiting and training Host Home participants
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Ability to work and communicate effectively in a multi-cultural environment
- Ability to speak clearly and comfortably on the phone with partners and participants, which include people with limited English abilities and/or the use of interpreters
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to utilize digital communication tools, such as Zoom, TEAMS, and other platforms
- Ability to work as part of a team and support Resettlement Specialists
- Highly self-motivated and comfortable working independently towards case-specific, department, and office-wide goals
Requirements
- Mature and personal Christian faith
- Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief
- Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities
- Able to affirm and/or acknowledge World Reliefs Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity and National Evangelicals For the Health of The Nation document
- Strong communication skills
- Experience in housing preferred but not required
- Cross-cultural experience
$22 - $25 an hour
$22-25
World Relief offers a competitive benefits package (25 hours + per week):
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Offer 16 company Paid Holidays + 4 additional Personal days per year!
- Paid Sick and Vacation Time
- Paid Parental Leave (12 weeks for qualified employees)
- FSAs: Medical & Dependent Care, & Commuter Funding
- Supplemental Life Insurance (employee, spouse, and children)
- Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident insurance policies
- Legal Shield Insurance
World Relief pays 100% for eligible employees:
- Group Term Life (employee, spouse, and children)
- Long Term & Short-term Disability
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
- Long Distance Travel Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
World Relief - Retirement:
- 401K & Roth
- WR matches up to 4%, then an additional quarter percent up to 10%
- Eligibility: Full Time (40 hours per week) is eligible after 3 months of employment. Part time is eligible after 1000 hours in a year.
World Relief Discounts (Immediately Eligible):
- Verizon
- Pet Insurance through Nationwide
- Home and Auto insurance through Liberty Mutual
- Working Advantage Discount Program
- Active & Fit Gym Membership
World Relief is honored to be recognized with the Gold-level Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation for exceeding the core components of our well-being program including leadership and culture, program foundations and execution, and whole person health.
