HSS Housing Specialist - 2025354 at World Relief

Richland, Washington, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Non-Profit, Humanitarian Aid, Refugee ServicesIndustries

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 Relief's Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity and National Association of Evangelicals' For the Health of The Nation document
  • BA/BS or work experience in a relevant field such as Social Work, International Studies, Public Health, etc
  • Social work/social services experience
  • Knowledge of and experience with employment
  • Cross-cultural experience
  • Direct-service experience with vulnerable populations
  • Experience working with government agencies such as Social Services, Social Security, Health Department, etc
  • Valid driver’s license, willingness to drive clients to appointments
  • Proficiency with MS Office suite and Google Drive products
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • Bilingual
  • Highly self-motivated with strong follow-through and problem-solving skills
  • Valid driver’s license, willingness to drive clients

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients seeking HSS assistance
  • Schedule and conduct client intakes
  • Collect client documents and maintain program files in accordance with HSS and client confidentiality guidelines
  • Attend HSS meetings to stay up-to-date on program changes
  • File monthly billing and MCR to DSHS
  • Demonstrate professionalism and excellence in carrying out all required functions as determined by World Relief and other official grantors and partners
  • Maintain open, ongoing communication with staff, volunteers, and community partners on behalf of clients, while honoring confidentiality
  • Actively participate in department meetings, staff development opportunities, program trainings, community activities, and organizational events
  • Work closely with the Volunteer Coordinator to facilitate volunteer connection and support for all interested cases
  • Other related duties, as assigned

Skills

Housing Procurement
Client Services
Case Management
Housing Stabilization
Advocacy
Program Administration
Refugee Support
Community Outreach
Affordable Housing

World Relief

Provides humanitarian aid and refugee support

About World Relief

World Relief provides humanitarian aid and development services to vulnerable populations, particularly refugees and those affected by crises. The organization works by partnering with over 6,000 churches and 95,000 local volunteers to deliver support and resources effectively. Its approach includes private sponsorship programs, such as the Welcome Corps, which enables individuals to sponsor refugees resettling in the U.S. Unlike many other organizations, World Relief emphasizes community involvement and faith-based partnerships to extend its reach. The goal of World Relief is to create sustainable solutions that address pressing global issues and improve the lives of those in need.

Baltimore, MarylandHeadquarters
1944Year Founded
$116.7KTotal Funding
GRANTCompany Stage
Government & Public Sector, Social ImpactIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Wellness Program

Risks

Faith-based approach may face scrutiny from secular organizations, affecting partnerships.
Expansion in Spokane and North Texas may strain resources and operations.
Reliance on churches and volunteers could be impacted by declining attendance and volunteerism.

Differentiation

World Relief partners with over 6,000 churches and 95,000 volunteers globally.
The organization offers a faith-based approach to humanitarian aid and development.
World Relief engages in private sponsorship programs like the Welcome Corps for refugee resettlement.

Upsides

Increased focus on digital transformation enhances service delivery and donor engagement.
Community sponsorship models like Welcome Corps provide new funding opportunities.
Growing interest in climate change projects opens new funding avenues for World Relief.

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