Housing Specialist

Description

The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO) is a non-profit organization established in 1976 to serve immigrants, refugees, and the broader community in Portland, Oregon. Our mission is to welcome, serve and empower refugees, immigrants and people across cultures and generations to reach their full potential. Find out more o.org.

POSITION

Housing Specialist

JOB CLASS/GRADE

Specialist 1 / Grade 8

WAGE

Starting at $24,300 per year based on experience

FLSA; EEO; WC

Non-Exempt;
Professional; 8864

LOCATIONS

IRCO - Africa House, 709 NE 102nd Ave Portland OR 97220, (Clackamas Program), Hybrid schedule

FTE; FT/PT; STATUS

0.5 FTE;
Part-Time with Benefits;
Regular

(Limited duration position: March 16, 2026 – June 15, 2026)

NUMBER OF POSITIONS

(1)

APPLY AT

www.irco.org

STATUS

Full-Time with Benefits

PROGRAM(S)

Housing Program (Clackamas County)

SECTOR

Housing & Supportive Services

REQUIREMENTS

Must possess mean of transportation to various locations that may not have public transportation

Must possess a valid driver's license and verification of current auto-insurance and have full use of automobile during work hours

This job announcement is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job. This is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Program Summary

The IRCO Supportive Housing Services program works to help homeless individuals and families obtain stable housing and provides intensive case management to guide Participants to housing stability through connection to resources such as schooling, employment, disability or other resources that fits the participant’s goals.

Position Summary

The Housing Specialist provides appropriate self-sufficiency services to engage low-income households in ways that foster hope, leadership, and community so they can avoid crisis, achieve stability, and reach prosperity. The Housing Specialist will provide case management services by assisting program participants in working on a set of goals related to their self-sufficiency. Staff will also assist participants in meeting their housing and social service needs, determining eligibility for housing funds, communicating with landlords, and completing paperwork and case notes related to the accurate and timely administration of rental funds.

Essential Functions

• Assess potential client program eligibility
• Meet individually with clients in a case management setting to help them define, work towards, and reach their goals related to housing
• Maintain case files, entering data into Multnomah County’s Service Point data system
• Enter data into IRCO ETO data system
• Distribute assistance funds to client’s landlords or utility companies
• Refer clients to other sources of assistance to help them reach their goals
• Provide case management, including recruitment, screening, assessment, provision of case management services
• Complete case management paperwork

Secondary Functions

• Ability to meet multiple, including conflicting deadlines
• Ability to deal with distressed and demanding clients and employees in an effective manner
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Ability to communicate with a variety of personality types and levels of the organization as well as with people outside of the organization
• Ability to work flexible hours to meet the availability of clients
• Attending training and meetings conducted as part of the Multnomah County Stability Initiative system
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and committees to support Housing Stability Program and agency’s goals
• Interact with staff in other IRCO programs and community partners, and referring clients to these parties

Requirements

Education & Experience

MINIMUM JOB SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have the ability to function in a positive manner in a demanding work environment, listen for understanding and assist in problem solving;
  Prepare clear and concise reports
• Demonstrate a high degree of flexibility, to respond to priorities and schedules that change frequently to meet commitments and maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Strong ability to multi-task and meet multiple, sometimes…