Housing Coordinator - 90-Day Temporary Position

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90-Day Temporary Position

$1000 Bonus ($250 paid after 30 days, $750 paid after 90 days).

SUMMARY

The Housing Coordinator is in charge of building and maintaining relationships with landlords and property managers to ensure an adequate supply of appropriate housing for newly arriving refugees.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop relationships with landlords and property managers who are interested in having refugees as tenants. This will include conducting outreach to find new properties as well as nurturing relationships with existing properties.
• Act as the primary point of contact for landlords and property managers as issues arise with refugee tenants. This may include mediation between landlord and refugee, as well as educating refugees about proper maintenance and upkeep of housing, timely payment of rent, and communication with landlord or property manager.
• Assist clients and staff to address long-term affordable housing concerns by maintaining awareness of available housing resources and programs, such as Section 8 and subsidized housing.
• Coordinate with team and property managers to schedule apartment setups for new refugee arrivals, including logistics, such as obtaining keys and signing leases.
• Coordinate with finance staff to request checks for deposits and rent for new apartments, and communicate with property managers regarding payments.
• Complies with Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains and HIPPA standards for health-related information and documentation.
• Coordinates services with other key staff to assure comprehensive services for the refugees.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings.
• Participates in community outreach activities that advances the work and message of the Refugee and Asylee program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Excellent organizational ability.
• Excellent written communication skills and ability to make oral and visual presentations, including analysis and interpretation of governmental regulations, compilation of reports, and development of procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Cross cultural sensitivity and knowledge with the ability and desire to work with people of other cultures, some of whom will be limited English speakers.
• Ability to perform general mathematical functions and to explain to clients for whom English is not the primary language.
• Functional fluency in one or more foreign languages preferred.
• Knowledge of Denver metro area housing and rental market and affordable housing programming.
• Experience in sales/marketing or community outreach preferred.
• Detail oriented, with extensive documentation skills; organized and able to work in a multi-tasked environment.
• Skills in problem solving, negotiations, decision making and mediating conflict.
• Ability to self-start but also works well in a team setting. Can collaborate effectively with others.
• Computer skills in Word, Excel, and the use of email and other applications.
• Possesses a valid Colorado driver's license; has a reliable and consistently available vehicle; and is able to regularly travel throughout the agency's service area by way of interstate highways and primary and secondary roads, including those passing through the mountainous terrain within the state and region.
• Must carry automobile liability insurance at the level of100,000/300,000/100,000.
• Demonstrates commitment to the mission, values, and vision of Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains.

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.