Integration and Housing Caseworker

TL;DR

Integration and Housing Caseworker (Refugee Services): Works alongside newly arrived refugees, asylees, and other eligible populations to build stability, self-sufficiency, and community integration through individualized service plans, case management, and extended housing support. Focus on housing navigation, crisis intervention like eviction prevention, public benefits access, and coaching for independent navigation of U.S. systems.

Denver, CO, USA. Standard office environment with fieldwork, home visits, and frequent travel in Denver metro area; occasional statewide travel. Valid driver’s license and personal insured vehicle required.

$24.00-$25.00 hourly

Company

International humanitarian non-governmental organization responding to crises in over 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities, restoring health, safety, education, and economic wellbeing.

What you will do

• Develop individualized service plans focusing on integration, self-sufficiency, housing stability; conduct orientations and home visits.
• Assist with public benefits applications, school enrollment, Social Security, and skill-building coaching.
• Screen for housing eligibility, provide rental/utility assistance, develop stabilization plans, and educate on tenant rights.
• Outreach to landlords, coordinate housing setups, furnishings, and crisis support like eviction prevention.
• Maintain case documentation, track financial assistance, participate in outreach and partnerships.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience.
• Relevant professional experience in human services; minimum 2 years strongly preferred. Experience with case management, housing, or social services.
• Experience with immigrant/refugee populations preferred; lived experience valued.
• Strong relationship building, diplomacy, multicultural communication, problem-solving, multitasking.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).
• Valid driver’s license, access to personal insured vehicle; proficient in Microsoft Office.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of housing systems, landlord/tenant rights, public benefits.
• Proficiency in languages spoken by IRC clients.

Culture & Benefits

• Represented by OPEIU union under collective bargaining agreement.
• 403(b) retirement savings with employer match and contributions, paid sick leave, Employee Assistance Program.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, PTO (20-25 days), holidays, FSA, disability/life insurance.
• Commitment to core values: Integrity, Service, Equality, Accountability; safeguarding policies.