Refugee Services Housing Coordinator

#RRS-048 Refugee Services Housing Coordinator

Department: Refugee Services

Employment Type: Full Time (40hrs/wk.); Non-exempt

Reports to: Refugee Services Program Supervisor

Location: SE Portland

Schedule: Monday - Friday; Day shift

Compensation: $22.81 - $25.33 per hour

Who We Are:

Founded in 1933, Catholic Charites of Oregon is one of Oregon’s oldest nonprofit social service agencies whose mission is to assure that essential, life-saving services and supports are accessible to the most vulnerable Oregonians. Catholic Charities of Oregon was named by the Portland Business Journal as the #10 Non-profit in their list of 2023 Most Admired Companies.

At CCO We Take Care of Our People:

• Benefits package including medical, dental, vision plans. 
• 100% employer-paid long-term disability and life insurance.
• Paid vacation, sick, personal and 13 paid holidays.
• Retirement benefit with employer match and discretionary contribution.
• Employee Assistance Program. Catholic Charities of Oregon employees may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness government-sponsored education loan repayment program.
• Full list of benefits can be found on this page under Resources.  Please note these benefits are subject to change.

Our Culture:

We are proud of our healthy work culture at Catholic Charities of Oregon. We care for our employees so they can take care of others. Our approach includes everything from support for continued training and education to a strong focus on allowing each employee to own their job and become a thought leader in their area of service. Together, we work to make a concrete, hands-on difference in our community. 

Who You Are:

This team member will bring experience in proposal writing, analytical and strategic fundraising skills, and effective and interpersonal project management skills. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented development professional who is looking to advance their career by joining a supportive and results-driven team.

What You Will Work On:

• Secure long-term housing for clients enrolled in Refugee Services programs.  

• Secure temporary or host housing if permanent housing is not available immediately upon arrival. 

• Develop and strengthen relationships with landlords, property owners, and property management companies, providing them information and guidance on partnering with refugee resettlement agencies and renting to newly arrived refugees. 

• Build and strengthen community partnerships to expand the network of housing partners, including individual homeowners who have space available such as: ADUs, below-market rate opportunities, basement apartments, and other appropriate living spaces. 

• Inspect housing opportunities to make sure they meet safety standards as well as other protocols that ensure they are appropriate living spaces.  

• Train, support, and maintain consistent communication with volunteers who are assisting with housing. 

• Collaborate with case managers to ensure rent and utility expenses are covered 

• Research rent and housing assistance grants and create a reference database to include recommended programs for specific families, housing criteria, etc. 

• Research and develop strategies to improve housing stability for clients. 

• Serve as the main point of contact on housing related issues for resettlement agencies and all housing community partners. Collaborate with the Refugee Services team and other agency departments to provide holistic, wrap-around, services to all clients. 

• Submit reports as required by funders. 

• Work within a strength-based, culturally specific, and trauma-informed approach. 

• Meets standards for documentation and data entry in Catholic Charities’ Electronic record. 

• Participate in trainings and meetings as requested by Supervisor. 

• Adhere to Catholic Charities policies and procedures. 

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. 

What You Bring:

Education, Certifications, and Licensure Requirements/Preferences

• Bachelor’s degree in human services or equivalent lived/worked experience required; Bachelor’s degree in Social Work preferred. 

Experience Requirements/Preferences

• Minimum 6 months prior experience working with or providing case management services and supports to refugees and immigrants strongly preferred, including deep knowledge of customs, languages, religious sect, and cultural differences unique to this population. 

• Ability to communicate concisely and effectively, both verbally and in writing English. Demonstrated fluency in a second language is preferred (especially with languages common in refugee populations such as Arabic, Amharic, Burmese, Farsi, Rohingya, Sango, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, Tigrinya, Ukraine and Zomi).  
• Ability to use Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Background and MVR Screening:

Satisfactory results from pre-employment criminal and civil background screening required. Motor vehicle records (MVR) review required as needed.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/VETERANS/DISABLED 

Catholic Charities of Oregon is dedicated to promoting diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion across our agency.  Catholic Charities of Oregon recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, equal pay, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.  Applicants and employees need not be Catholic. Complete Social Justice and Diversity statements can be found on this page under Resources.