Samaritas

Housing Placement Specialist, Refugee Services

Samaritas  •  $20.50/hr  •  Detroit, MI (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Join Us in Changing Lives Across the Detroit Metro Area

Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of New Americans rebuilding their futures? As a Housing Placement Specialist with our Refugee Services team, you’ll play a vital role in helping individuals and families secure safe, stable, and affordable housing as they begin their new lives in the United States.

In this hands-on, mission-driven position, you’ll blend advocacy, problem-solving, cultural support, and community outreach—ensuring our refugee clients not only find housing but also develop the tools to maintain long-term stability.

If you’re energized by purpose-filled work, enjoy being out in the community, and thrive in a collaborative environment where every day brings new opportunities to support and empower others, this is a chance to make your career part of something bigger.

Pay: $20.50/hour

Location: Detroit Metro Area Bi-lingual in Dari/Pasto is highly preferred.

Join a team that believes in compassion, service, and the power of second chances—helping families build brighter futures, one home at a time.

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Provides housing support services for Refugee clients in need of affordable housing, in accordance with all applicable contractual and regulatory requirements and accreditation standards.

Essential Functions (Duties and Responsibilities):

  • Provide comprehensive, strength-based housing support services to all assigned clients including intake assessment, goal-setting, progress monitoring, financial literacy, resources and referrals and advocacy.
  • Coordinate with referring case managers to develop and implement a housing plan to access stable and affordable housing; address the barriers to obtaining and maintaining housing.
  • Educate clients on referrals/services available and the procedures for applying for/accessing referrals/services, as well as their rights related to services. Assist clients in completing required documentation.
  • Participate in in-house case consultations and meetings, facilitating problem-solving, resource-sharing, and communication regarding refugee tenants. Address non-compliance issues with Refugee case managers and landlords. Support and guide families in positive decision-making.
  • Assist in obtaining and delivering needed household items and furniture to clients homes; including the loading and unloading of items.
  • Assist with managing the inventory of donated items, at Samaritas' central location and support with organizing and maintaining tracking of domations.
  • Serve as an advocate for clients with tenants, and act as their liaison with service providers and community agencies and implement strategies to acknowledge and/or celebrate resident achievements and accomplishments. Implement financial literacy programming to guide clients in making sound decisions regarding their personal finances.
  • Facilitate ongoing communication with case managers and landlords in order to assess family's wellbeing, as well as other family needs.
  • Represent Refugee Services program and the organization at community events and outreach efforts, promoting community awareness of the Refugee Services program and its services.

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    Job Qualifications

    Education, Training, and Licensure/Certification

    • Bachelor degree in social work, psychology, or related human services field preferred

    Experience

    • Preferred - two years of experience in human or community services
    • Preferred - previous experience working with adults or families in crisis
    • Bi-lingual in Dari and Pasto highly preferred

    Additional Work Requirements

    • Unrestricted driver's license with good driving record required. Reliable personal transportation suitable for safely transporting persons served; proof of current automobile insurance required.
    • Ability to drive a 20 ft rental vehicle.
    • Ability to frequently lift heavy furniture, up to 50 lbs. using proper body mechanics, knowing your own physical limits, and proper team lifting is imperative.
    • Ability to move freely about. High level of continual concentration. Near visual acuity; hand-eye coordination; hand and finger dexterity.

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    Samaritas

    About Samaritas

    For almost 90 years, Samaritas has served others as an expression of the love of Christ with programs to help Michigan’s disadvantaged families, and individuals thrive. Samaritas is the state’s largest foster care and adoption organization, with a full suite of family preservation programs and options like Substance Use Disorder (SUD) services to keep families together.

    We are one of the largest providers of refugee services, resettling families from all over the world. We provide senior care and living communities with a full continuum of services, including independent and assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing options within a faith-based family community. Samaritas is all about home, offering housing solutions for adults with developmental disabilities, homeless families, and affordable living communities for those who qualify for HUD housing.

    Industry
    Nonprofit & NGOs
    Company Size
    501-1,000 employees
    Headquarters
    Detroit, Michigan
    Year Founded
    1934
    Website
    samaritas.org
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