Refugee Housing Coordinator - St Louis, United States - International Institute of St. Louis

Description

Are you the kind of person that just can't sit at a desk? Do you need to be up and active with your day to day job? Well then the Housing Coordinator is the job for you

The Housing Coordinator is responsible to help meet the housing needs for newly-arrived refugees to the US by preparing housing units to be move-in ready. Plus, you'll be arranging for someone to welcome them to St. Louis at the airport and transport the refugees to their new home.

Join our team of dedicated professionals who are committed to excellence and integrity in all that we do. Take the next step in your career and apply today. You can get great benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; including flexible spending account, PTO, retirement benefit, 10 paid holidays - including 3 floating holidays, paid parental leave, and paid lunch hour.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Work closely with program client, Latino Outreach and Afghan Program Intake Coordinator to find appropriate housing for clients.
• Coordinate signing of lease with landlord and clients, ensuring that all required documents are present.
• Works with the Institute's finance department to ensure deposits, monthly rents, and utilities are paid in a timely manner.
• Schedule and transfer utility services and occupancy certifications.
• Prepare rental units for arrivals of clients, organize setups and deliveries.
• Follow up with any identified housing issues.
• Provide airport reception and transportation as needed.
• Keep supervisor informed of daily activities.
• Report any concerns to supervisor and/or appropriate staff.
• Maintain confidentiality of all client's information, including address.
• Work some evening and weekend hours as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of St. Louis neighborhoods.
• Proficiency in using web‐based client database programs and Microsoft office programs.
• Well organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with excellent time management skills.
• Manage multiple tasks at once.
• Able to make sound, quick decisions and respond to situations as the need arises.
• Work well with limited supervision and under stressful conditions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team as
• Ability to work productively in a multicultural environment and demonstrate respect for
• Must have a car and valid driver's license with proof of insurance.
• Missouri CDL Class B License preferred.
• Willing to obtain a MO chauffeurs license.
• Must be able to lift 40lbs

Education and Experience

• Associate degree or equivalent experience.

JOIN US

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INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ST LOUIS: OUR STORY

The International Institute of St. Louis, a nonprofit organization, is our community's immigrant service and information hub. Our programs and services for immigrants, their families, and the wider community are locally and nationally acclaimed. We connect new arrivals with services and resources, engage foreign-born and the wider community, and build a more inclusive community.

Our Philosophy of Service: We SERVE with integrity, empathy, and respect. We are ACCOUNTABLE to our clients, our community, and ourselves. We CULTIVATE our clients' dignity through choice. We support all aspects of immigrant and refugee journeys from ARRIVING to THRIVING.

The above statements describe the job's essential responsibilities and requirements. This is not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents.

Candidates of diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

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