Assistant Property Manager- Elevate
Eden Prairie, MN job
We are looking for an Assistant Property Manager for our Elevate location. This community has 222 units and is located in Eden Prairie, MN. As the Assistant Property Manager, you are responsible for providing assistance to the Property Manager with regard to the management of the multi-family apartment community.
Benefits & Perks:
* $25-$28/hr + opportunity for incentive/bonus pay
* Health Insurance (Company Paid Option), Dental, and Vision
* Company Paid Life Insurance
* Short Term Disability
* 401K with Company Match
* Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
* Company Paid Long Term Disability
* Rent Discount
* Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
* Career Development Program & Advancement Opportunities
* Educational Assistance
* Referral Bonus Program
* Verizon & Sherwin Williams Discounts
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* One Company Culture: we all come from different backgrounds and bring a variety of unique experiences to the table. It is that diversity of perspectives and opinions that drive us to be better. Working together is what drives us forward!
Schedule: Monday-Friday 9:00 AM- 6:00 PM
Responsibilities:
(include, but are not limited to)
* Accept rental payments and post rent to YARDI
* Provide general clerical assistance to the leasing office
* Maintain accurate monthly commission sheets for bonus payments
* Assume the Property Manager's duties in the absence of the Property Manager
* Tour the property and target apartments/model
* Process applications for approval. Informs Property Manager of qualified/unqualified applicants. Follows-up with applicants regarding application status
* Type up leases and complete all necessary paperwork accurately and in a timely manner
* Confirm that the apartment is ready for the resident to move in on the move in date
* Orient new residents to the community
* Assist in monitoring renewals. Distributes and follows-up on renewal notices
* Answer questions for residents about the community, work orders, rent, rules, etc.
* Ensure all work orders are handled satisfactorily
* Assist with enforcing policies and rules of the community
Minimum Qualifications:
* High school diploma or equivalent, some college-level education preferred
* 1+ years in sales oriented role and/or 6+ months of on-site leasing experience or a combination of customer service and sales experience and education preferred
* Knowledge of Fair Housing regulations
* Computer proficiency, including MS Office: Word, Excel, and Outlook
* YARDI experience preferred
Physical Demands: The job is periodically sedentary, but requires mobility (i.e. climbing stairs or squatting) to tour
and inspect apartments/communities. Involves sitting, walking, or standing for prolonged
periods of time and stooping for brief periods of time. There is some repetitive motion of the
hands and wrists associated with using a computer.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
Case Manager - Simpson Community Apartments
Minneapolis, MN job
Job DescriptionSalary: $23-$25/hr
This position is part of a Supportive Housing partnership between Simpson Housing Services and Project for Pride in Living (PPL) Management Company. The position will provide case management to Simpsons Community Apartments residents. The project provides 42 formerly homeless adults with a safe and permanent home and supportive services to help residents regain and maintain stability in their lives, homes and community.
This position will work as part of a team that utilizes a Harm Reduction and Housing First Model to assist people who have experienced long-term homelessness by meeting them where they are with housing as a primary focus. Team members will respond to each participants unique needs and goals, recognizing their resiliency and supporting them through challenges by providing on-going support in accessing community services to ensure stability in housing and integration in the community.
Hours for this position are generally Monday to Friday, 8 am 4 pm, flexible.
Responsibilities
Provide effective case management to program:
Maintain a caseload of a minimum of 18 participants.
Complete intakes and assist with tenancy application process with new participants.
Meet weekly with participants with at least one home visit per month in the participant apartments.
Partner with participants to develop self-defined goals focused on improving stability and achieving greater economic independence.
Orient participants to the programs service policies/procedures and expectations.
Offer regular and meaningful contact with participants to maintain trust, assist in crisis prevention and help meet individual needs.
Support
participants to connect with appropriate community resources.
Build relationships with property managers and facilitate communication with participants regarding ongoing tenancy concerns, and property issues.
Provide transportation and accompany residents to appointments related to their goals.
Provide flexible services during times that meet client needs.
Partner with participants for housing stability:
Partner with participants to address barriers to housing such as lack of identifying documents, warrant closures, evictions and/or criminal record expungement, etc.
Partner with individuals to complete tenancy education to understand their lease as well as their rights and responsibilities as a tenant.
Partner with participants to obtain furniture and other necessary household items.
Partner with participants to address housekeeping and environmental needs.
Partner with participants to prepare for moving on to independent housing.
Partner with program participants to increase financial stability:
Partner with participants to establish and maintain eligibility for government benefits such as Housing Support, MFIP, SSI, and health coverage.
Partner with participants to connect with education, training, and/or employment.
Partner with participants to improve financial health by developing realistic budgets and spending plans.
Complete accurate and thorough documentation and recordkeeping in a timely manner:
Maintain individual electronic ClientTrack files, including timely detailed case notes of each interaction.
Understand and comply with necessary documentation for Housing Support.
Maintain accurate records including employee time sheets, credit card, and mileage reimbursement.
Provide positive representation of SHS through public relations and networking:
Communicate and coordinate services with all team members. Attend regular team meetings as well as other required meetings at the agency and community level.
Interpret the agencys mission and its programs effectively to constituents.
Attend and participate in professional trainings, workshops and site visits.
Commitment to racial equity and social justice:
Work within and across agency departments to build a culture of equity and antiracism.
Evolve knowledge and strategy of equity and antiracism on an individual and team level.
Participate in meetings, training, and workshops hosted by SHS about diversity, equity, inclusion, antiracism, and other related topics.
Demonstrate essential knowledge, abilities, and skills:
Ability to take initiative, think critically, be flexible, and solution focused.
Ability to work very well independently, with excellent skills in teamwork and
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within and outside the
Possess superior computer skills, with experience in Office 365, Word, Excel, and Outlook; Demonstrate ability to learn additional computer skills/program as
Ability to maintain
Ability to promote a professional work environment that is affirming, respectful, culturally competent, and rooted in anti-racist practice.
Maintain appropriate professional boundaries in all interactions with guests, volunteers, staff and the public.
Job Requirements:
Bachelors degree in human services and/or related field of study or equivalent experience is required.
Broad knowledge of housing resources.
Drivers license and personal vehicle required.
Desired:
Experience working with individuals who are homeless or
personal experience of homelessness.
Experience working with adults with mental health
and/or chemical health concerns
are strongly preferred.
Housing support experience
Essential Physical Functions
Must be able to read, write, hear, and speak at a proficient level of English, and communicate by phone, text and email.
Must be able to move about the community and public places (such as apartment buildings) with awareness of personal safety.
Must be able to lift items up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis.
Maintenance Supervisor - Indigo
Minneapolis, MN job
We are looking for a Maintenance Supervisor for our Indigo location. This community has 395 units and is located minutes away from the Mall of America in Bloomington, MN. As the Maintenance Supervisor, you are responsible for all general maintenance of the apartment community. This includes routine and preventive maintenance, turnover maintenance, and other duties to maintain the property.
Benefits & Perks:
* $32/hr + opportunity for incentive/bonus pay
* Health Insurance (Company Paid Option), Dental, and Vision
* Company Paid Life Insurance
* Short Term Disability
* 401K with Company Match
* Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
* Company Paid Long Term Disability
* Rent Discount
* Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
* Career Development Program & Advancement Opportunities
* Educational Assistance
* Referral Bonus Program
* Verizon & Sherwin Williams Discounts
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* One Company Culture: we all come from different backgrounds and bring a variety of unique experiences to the table. It is that diversity of perspectives and opinions that drive us to be better. Working together is what drives us forward!
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-4:30 PM, occasional on-call rotation with additional pay
Responsibilities:
(include, but are not limited to)
* Conduct repair of: the building exterior, grounds, mechanical systems, plumbing systems, etc.
* Establish, assign and maintain schedules regarding routine maintenance, landscaping, cleaning, painting, turnover work, etc.
* Implement and follow a preventive maintenance program
* Supervise all contract work and payments to ensure quality of the work completed
* Ensure vacated apartments are in "make ready" condition for showing and renting
* Serve as on-call emergency maintenance contact as scheduled at night or on weekends and ensure compliance of staff
* Operate property within established budget and notify Community Manager of any expected variations
* Keep ongoing and updated inventory of the property tools, furniture & accessories
* Attend, when possible, all trade association meetings and seminars
Minimum Qualifications:
* 3+ years of general maintenance experience
* 6+ months in a multi-family or institutional work order environment.
* High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred, college-level/trade school preferred
* Preference for candidates with desired certifications: CAMT, boiler license, EPA, CPO, electrical, plumbing, first aide, etc.
* Ability to troubleshoot and repair HVAC equipment, plumbing systems, electrical systems, all major appliances, pool and spa equipment and other community systems.
* Basic computer proficiency preferred
* YARDI experience preferred
Physical Demands: Will be exposed to the constant activity that requires intermittent standing, bending, crouching, pushing/pulling, lifting/moving/carrying light and heavy loads, climbing stairs and ladders.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
Youth and Young Parent Support Specialist
Minneapolis, MN job
Job DescriptionSalary: $23-$25/hr
This position will work as part of our Family and Youth Housing team to support young adults and young families (ages 18-24 at program entry) at two different housing sites. The goals of the program are to partner with young adults to move into and retain stable housing, increase economic resources, and simultaneously address the needs of young adults and children to improve outcomes for each household.
Hours for this position are generally Mondays-Fridays, 9am-5pm, with some flexibility based on participant needs
Responsibilities
Provide effective case management to program participants:
Complete intakes and assist with housing placement of new participants.
Orient participants to Simpson policies/procedures.
Meet weekly for 60 minutes or more with families at their place of residence
Partner with participants to develop self-defined goals focused on improving stability and achieving greater independence.
Provide transportation assistance and accompany to appointments related to their goals.
Support and explore community resources when participants are struggling with mental health concerns and healthy family functioning.
Support skill development to achieve a greater level of autonomy.
Simultaneously working with parents and children to improve health and educational outcomes and strengthen community connections.
Formally review individual initial and ongoing goal plans every 90 days
Partner with participants for housing stability:
Partner with participants to address barriers to housing: such as a lack of proper ID for self or children, evictions and/or criminal record expungement, etc.
Build relationships with property management to facilitate effective communication with participants to securing housing as well as address and ongoing tenancy concerns.
Facilitate one on one tenancy education with each household to understand their lease and know their rights and responsibilities as a tenant.
Partner with participants to obtain furniture and other necessary household items.
Partner with participants to address housekeeping needs.
Partner with participants to prepare for independent housing without services.
Partner with program participants to increase financial stability:
Partner with participants to access and maintain benefits
Partner with participants to connect with education, training, and/or employment.
Explore banking, savings programs, debt management, credit counseling, and budgeting tools to achieve a sustainable financial life.
Work as part of an effective team to meet goals of program:
Demonstrate the ability to work within a team setting, with an emphasis on leadership,
self-initiative, patience, creativity, maturity, and tact.
Communicate and coordinate services with all team members. Attend regular team meetings, other required meetings.
Collaborate with Early Childhood Specialists and children in youth staff when households are expecting or have young children.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with staff, volunteers, and participants.
Complete accurate and thorough documentation and recordkeeping in a timely manner:
Maintain individual electronic ClientTrack files, including timely detailed case notes of each interaction.
Maintain accurate records including TripLog, time sheets, credit card statements, client expenses and mileage reimbursement.
Demonstrate essential knowledge, abilities and skills:
Excellent skills in teamwork and collaboration.
Ability to take initiative, work well independently, and manage time
Knowledge of Harm Reduction/Housing First Model and commitment to that model
Ability to communicate respectfully, positively and professionally with participants, providers, family members and others who are diverse with respect to race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, and religion
Ability to perform non-traditional tasks while meeting participant needs
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Adhere to a standard framework of boundaries in all interactions with participants, volunteers, staff and public
This position offers weekly support to an average caseload of 15-22 participant households, dependent on weekly averages spent in direct service. Participants will locate housing throughout the metro area. This position works with families who are referred through Hennepin County Coordinated Entry. Participant populations may include those experiencing mental or chemical health issues, criminal histories, and domestic violence.
Employee may provide back-up for other support specialists during periods of absence or during times of increased workloads.
Required Qualifications
Position Requirements:
Bachelors degree in Human Services, or relevant experience is required.
Drivers License and access to a safe, reliable and insured vehicle
Possess strong computer skills, with experience in Microsoft Office.
Demonstrate ability to learn and use computer database for client records.
Desired:
Minimum of 1-year experience in providing direct social services.
Experience with low-income families, people experiencing homelessness, diverse populations, and those who have mental health, chemical use, and trauma histories.
Maintenance Technician - Rya
Minneapolis, MN job
We are looking for a Maintenance Technician for our Rya location. This community has 237 units and is located in Richfield, MN. As the Maintenance Technician you are responsible in aiding all general maintenance of the apartment community. This includes routine and preventive maintenance, turnover maintenance, and other duties to maintain the property.
Benefits & Perks:
* $26-$28/hr + opportunity for incentive/bonus pay
* Health Insurance (Company Paid Option), Dental, and Vision
* Company Paid Life Insurance
* Short Term Disability
* 401K with Company Match
* Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
* Company Paid Long Term Disability
* Rent Discount
* Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
* Career Development Program & Advancement Opportunities
* Educational Assistance
* Verizon & Sherwin Williams Discounts
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* One Company Culture: we all come from different backgrounds and bring a variety of unique experiences to the table. It is that diversity of perspectives and opinions that drive us to be better. Working together is what drives us forward!
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM, plus rotating on-call with additional pay.
Responsibilities:
(include, but are not limited to)
* Complete work orders and other community maintenance
* Strive to make the community appearance at or above quality standards at all times, including picking up trash, cleaning buildings and amenities on an ongoing basis
* Look for needed maintenance and liability hazards and reports them to Manager
* Prepare vacant apartments for move in
* Review the make-ready board and follows through on direction from the manager to determine action to be taken on vacant apartments
* Make all repairs and replacements necessary for the apartment to be occupied
* Require to work odd schedules and be on call
* Adhere to all safety policies and procedures
Minimum Qualifications:
* 2+ years of general maintenance experience
* EPA universal license for HVAC preferred
* CPO license preferred
* Knowledge of Fair Housing regulations
* HVAC Certification preferred, ability to troubleshoot and repair HVAC equipment, plumbing systems, electrical systems, all major appliances including washer and dryer
* High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred, college-level/trade school preferred
* Basic computer proficiency preferred
* Bilingual is a plus
Physical Demands: Will be exposed to the constant activity that requires intermittent standing, bending, crouching, pushing/pulling, lifting/moving/carrying light and heavy loads, climbing stairs and ladders.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
Resident Experience Assistant - Paravel
Eden Prairie, MN job
The Resident Services Assistant supports the day-to-day operations of a residential community by ensuring a clean, welcoming, and well-maintained environment for residents. This role includes responsibility for managing package deliveries, maintaining common areas and amenities, assisting with seasonal maintenance tasks, and supporting community engagement efforts.
Part-Time Schedule: Sundays 12-4, Evenings/Weekends as required. 15-20 hrs/week
Benefits & Perks:
* $20/hr + opportunity for incentive/bonus pay
* Rent Discount
* Paid Time Off
* 401K with Company Match
* Career Development Program & Advancement Opportunities
* Educational Assistance
* Referral Bonus Program
* Verizon & Sherwin Williams Discounts
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* One Company Culture: we all come from different backgrounds and bring a variety of unique experiences to the table. It is that diversity of perspectives and opinions that drive us to be better. Working together is what drives us forward!
Key Responsibilities:
* Package Management:
* Organize and maintain the package room.
* Deliver packages to residents when needed.Contact residents regarding unclaimed packages held for over 5 days.
* Amenity Area Monitoring:
* Begin rounds at 9:45 p.m. nightly to ensure residents have vacated all amenity spaces including the pool area.
* Secure and close down amenity areas in accordance with community policies.
* Coffee Station Maintenance:
* Clean and sanitize the coffee machine daily.
* Refill water and coffee supplies.
* Restock all associated products and paper goods.
Seasonal Responsibilities:
Summer:
* Water community plants and those in the pool area.
* Assist with general weeding and planting.
Winter:
* Shovel snow from walkways and common areas.
* Apply salt/sand as needed to ensure resident safety.
Community Engagement & Events:
* Assist with setup and cleanup for resident events.
* Help with holiday preparations and decorating throughout the property.
Qualifications:
* High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
* Previous experience in property management, hospitality, or customer service is a plus.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Strong communication and organizational skills.
* Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks (shoveling, lifting packages, etc.).
* Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Leasing Consultant - Indigo Apartments
Minneapolis, MN job
We are looking for a Leasing Consultant for our Indigo location. This community has 395 units and is located in Bloomington, MN. As the Leasing Consultant, you are responsible for leasing, assisting with the marketing of the apartment community, and maintaining positive relations.
Benefits & Perks:
* $20-$21/hr + opportunity for incentive/bonus pay
* Health Insurance (Company Paid Option), Dental, and Vision
* Company Paid Life Insurance
* Short Term Disability
* 401K with Company Match
* Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
* Company Paid Long Term Disability
* Rent Discount
* Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
* Career Development Program & Advancement Opportunities
* Educational Assistance
* Referral Bonus Program
* Verizon & Sherwin Williams Discounts
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* One Company Culture: we all come from different backgrounds and bring a variety of unique experiences to the table. It is that diversity of perspectives and opinions that drive us to be better. Working together is what drives us forward!
Schedule: Tuesday -Thursday 9am-6pm, Friday 9am-5pm and Saturday 10am-4pm
Responsibilities:
(include, but are not limited to)
* Greet prospects and assists them with their questions and paperwork
* Tour the property and target apartments/model
* Update apartment availability reports as needed
* Process paperwork including: leases, renewals and other related documents
* Listen to all resident requests, complaints, and comments
* Collaborate in planning and hosting resident functions
* Participate in obtaining and/or distributing marketing information
Minimum Qualifications:
* High school diploma or equivalent, some college-level education preferred
* 1+ years in a sales oriented role. 6+ months of on-site leasing experience or a combination of customer service and sales experience and education preferred
* Possesses superior sales ability
* Computer proficiency, including MS Office: Word, Excel, and Outlook
* YARDI experience preferred
* Knowledge of Fair Housing regulations
Physical Demands: The job is periodically sedentary, but requires mobility (i.e. climbing stairs or squatting) to tour
and inspect apartments/communities. Involves sitting, walking, or standing for prolonged
periods of time and stooping for brief periods of time. There is some repetitive motion of the
hands and wrists associated with using a computer.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
Family Support Specialist
Minneapolis, MN job
Job DescriptionSalary: $23-$25.hr
The Transitional Housing for Families program provides weekly support services and temporary financial assistance for families experiencing homelessness to achieve permanent housing. This position will work as part of our Family Housing team to support families with locating and securing housing, along with leveraging support services that will help families maintain permanent housing. The goals of the program are to partner with families to move into and retain stable housing, increase economic resources, and simultaneously address the needs of parents and children to improve outcomes for the whole family. community.
Hours for this position are generally Mondays-Fridays, 9am-5pm, with some flexibility based on participant needs.
Responsibilities:
Provide effective case management to program participants:
Complete intakes and assist with housing placement of new participants.
Orient participants to Simpson policies/procedures.
Meet weekly for 60 minutes or more with families at their place of residence
Partner with participants to develop self-defined goals focused on improving stability and achieving greater independence.
Provide transportation assistance and accompany to appointments related to their goals.
Support and explore community resources when participants are struggling with mental health concerns and healthy family functioning.
Support skill development to achieve a greater level of autonomy.
Partner with parents and children to improve health and educational outcomes and strengthen community connections.
Formally review individual initial and ongoing goal plans every 90 days.
Partner with participants for housing stability:
Partner with participants to address barriers to housing: such as a lack of proper ID for self or children, evictions and/or criminal record expungement, etc.
Build relationships with landlords to facilitate communication with families regarding finding and securing housing, ongoing tenancy concerns, and property issues.
Partner with families to complete tenancy education to understand their lease and know their rights and responsibilities as a tenant.
Partner with participants to obtain furniture and other necessary household items.
Partner with families to address housekeeping needs.
Partner with participants to prepare for independent housing without services.
Partner with program participants to increase financial stability:
Partner with participants to access and maintain government benefits
Partner with participants to connect with education, training, and/or employment.
Explore banking, savings programs, debt management, credit counseling, and budgeting tools to achieve a sustainable financial life.
Work as part of an effective team to meet goals of program:
Demonstrate the ability to work within a team setting, with an emphasis on leadership,
self-initiative, patience, creativity, maturity and tact.
Communicate and coordinate services with all team members. Attend regular team meetings, other required meetings.
Collaborate with Early Childhood and Children and Youth Specialists
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with staff, volunteers, and participants.
Complete accurate and thorough documentation and recordkeeping in a timely manner:
Maintain individual electronic ClientTrack files, including timely detailed case notes of each interaction.
Maintain accurate records including time sheets, credit card statements, client expenses and mileage reimbursement.
Demonstrate essential knowledge, abilities and skills:
Excellent skills in teamwork and collaboration.
Ability to take initiative, work well independently, and manage time
Knowledge of Harm Reduction/Housing First Model and commitment to that model
Ability to communicate respectfully, positively and professionally with participants, providers, family members and others who are diverse with respect to race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, and religion
Ability to perform non-traditional tasks while meeting participant needs
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Adhere to a standard framework of boundaries in all interactions with participants, volunteers, staff and public
This position offers housing search support and weekly in-home support to 15-20 participant families. Participants will locate housing throughout the metro area. This position works with families who are referred through Hennepin County Coordinated Entry. Participant populations may include those experiencing mental or chemical health issues, criminal histories, and domestic violence.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Human Services, or relevant experience is required.
Drivers License and access to a safe, reliable and insured vehicle
Possess strong computer skills, with experience in Microsoft Office.
Demonstrate ability to learn and use computer database for client records.
Desired:
Minimum of 1-year experience in providing direct social services.
Experience with low-income families, people experiencing homelessness, diverse populations, and those who have mental health, chemical use, and trauma histories.
Lived experience with homelessness.
Youth and Young Parent Support Specialist
Edina, MN job
This position will work as part of our Family and Youth Housing team to support young adults and young families (ages 18-24 at program entry) at two different housing sites. The goals of the program are to partner with young adults to move into and retain stable housing, increase economic resources, and simultaneously address the needs of young adults and children to improve outcomes for each household.
Hours for this position are generally Mondays-Fridays, 9am-5pm, with some flexibility based on participant needs
Responsibilities
Provide effective case management to program participants:
* Complete intakes and assist with housing placement of new participants.
* Orient participants to Simpson policies/procedures.
* Meet weekly for 60 minutes or more with families at their place of residence
* Partner with participants to develop self-defined goals focused on improving stability and achieving greater independence.
* Provide transportation assistance and accompany to appointments related to their goals.
* Support and explore community resources when participants are struggling with mental health concerns and healthy family functioning.
* Support skill development to achieve a greater level of autonomy.
* Simultaneously working with parents and children to improve health and educational outcomes and strengthen community connections.
* Formally review individual initial and ongoing goal plans every 90 days
Partner with participants for housing stability:
* Partner with participants to address barriers to housing: such as a lack of proper ID for self or children, evictions and/or criminal record expungement, etc.
* Build relationships with property management to facilitate effective communication with participants to securing housing as well as address and ongoing tenancy concerns.
* Facilitate one on one tenancy education with each household to understand their lease and know their rights and responsibilities as a tenant.
* Partner with participants to obtain furniture and other necessary household items.
* Partner with participants to address housekeeping needs.
* Partner with participants to prepare for independent housing without services.
Partner with program participants to increase financial stability:
* Partner with participants to access and maintain benefits
* Partner with participants to connect with education, training, and/or employment.
* Explore banking, savings programs, debt management, credit counseling, and budgeting tools to achieve a sustainable financial life.
Work as part of an effective team to meet goals of program:
* Demonstrate the ability to work within a team setting, with an emphasis on leadership,
self-initiative, patience, creativity, maturity, and tact.
* Communicate and coordinate services with all team members. Attend regular team meetings, other required meetings.
* Collaborate with Early Childhood Specialists and children in youth staff when households are expecting or have young children.
* Develop and maintain positive working relationships with staff, volunteers, and participants.
Complete accurate and thorough documentation and recordkeeping in a timely manner:
* Maintain individual electronic ClientTrack files, including timely detailed case notes of each interaction.
* Maintain accurate records including TripLog, time sheets, credit card statements, client expenses and mileage reimbursement.
Demonstrate essential knowledge, abilities and skills:
* Excellent skills in teamwork and collaboration.
* Ability to take initiative, work well independently, and manage time
* Knowledge of Harm Reduction/Housing First Model and commitment to that model
* Ability to communicate respectfully, positively and professionally with participants, providers, family members and others who are diverse with respect to race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, and religion
* Ability to perform non-traditional tasks while meeting participant needs
* Ability to maintain confidentiality
* Adhere to a standard framework of boundaries in all interactions with participants, volunteers, staff and public
This position offers weekly support to an average caseload of 15-22 participant households, dependent on weekly averages spent in direct service. Participants will locate housing throughout the metro area. This position works with families who are referred through Hennepin County Coordinated Entry. Participant populations may include those experiencing mental or chemical health issues, criminal histories, and domestic violence.
Employee may provide back-up for other support specialists during periods of absence or during times of increased workloads.
Required Qualifications
Position Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in Human Services, or relevant experience is required.
* Driver's License and access to a safe, reliable and insured vehicle
* Possess strong computer skills, with experience in Microsoft Office.
* Demonstrate ability to learn and use computer database for client records.
Desired:
* Minimum of 1-year experience in providing direct social services.
* Experience with low-income families, people experiencing homelessness, diverse populations, and those who have mental health, chemical use, and trauma histories.
Maintenance Supervisor - France 98
Bloomington, MN job
We are looking for a Maintenance Supervisor for our France 98 location. This community has 120 units and is located in Bloomington, MN. As the Maintenance Supervisor, you are responsible for all general maintenance of the apartment community. This includes routine and preventive maintenance, turnover maintenance, and other duties to maintain the property.
Benefits & Perks:
* $29 - $30/hr+ opportunity for incentive/bonus pay
* Health Insurance (Company Paid Option), Dental, and Vision
* Company Paid Life Insurance
* Short Term Disability
* 401K with Company Match
* Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
* Company Paid Long Term Disability
* Rent Discount
* Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
* Career Development Program & Advancement Opportunities
* Educational Assistance
* Referral Bonus Program
* Verizon & Sherwin Williams Discounts
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* One Company Culture: we all come from different backgrounds and bring a variety of unique experiences to the table. It is that diversity of perspectives and opinions that drive us to be better. Working together is what drives us forward!
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM-5:30 PM, occasional on-call rotation with additional pay
Responsibilities:
(include, but are not limited to)
* Conduct repair of: the building exterior, grounds, mechanical systems, plumbing systems, etc.
* Establish, assign and maintain schedules regarding routine maintenance, landscaping, cleaning, painting, turnover work, etc.
* Implement and follow a preventive maintenance program
* Supervise all contract work and payments to ensure quality of the work completed
* Ensure vacated apartments are in "make ready" condition for showing and renting
* Serve as on-call emergency maintenance contact as scheduled at night or on weekends and ensure compliance of staff
* Operate property within established budget and notify Community Manager of any expected variations
* Keep ongoing and updated inventory of the property tools, furniture & accessories
* Attend, when possible, all trade association meetings and seminars
Minimum Qualifications:
* 3+ years of general maintenance experience
* 6+ months in a multi-family or institutional work order environment.
* High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred, college-level/trade school preferred
* Preference for candidates with desired certifications: CAMT, boiler license, EPA, CPO, electrical, plumbing, first aide, etc.
* Ability to troubleshoot and repair HVAC equipment, plumbing systems, electrical systems, all major appliances, pool and spa equipment and other community systems.
* Basic computer proficiency preferred
* YARDI experience preferred
Physical Demands: Will be exposed to the constant activity that requires intermittent standing, bending, crouching, pushing/pulling, lifting/moving/carrying light and heavy loads, climbing stairs and ladders.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
Part-Time Leasing Consultant - Paravel
Eden Prairie, MN job
We are looking for a Part-Time Leasing Consultant for our Paravel location. This community has 246 units and is located in Eden Prairie, MN. As the Part-Time Leasing Consultant, you are responsible for leasing, assisting with the marketing of the apartment community, and maintaining positive relations.
Part-Time Schedule: Saturday 9:30 AM-4 PM and Sundays 11:30 AM-4 PM and occasional hours during the week
Pay: $17-$20 per hour
Benefits & Perks:
* Opportunity for incentive/bonus pay
* Rent Discount
* Paid Time Off
* 401K with Company Match
* Career Development Program & Advancement Opportunities
* Educational Assistance
* Referral Bonus Program
* Verizon & Sherwin Williams Discounts
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* One Company Culture: we all come from different backgrounds and bring a variety of unique experiences to the table. It is that diversity of perspectives and opinions that drive us to be better. Working together is what drives us forward!
Responsibilities:
(include, but are not limited to)
* Greet prospects and assists them with their questions and paperwork
* Tour the property and target apartments/model
* Update apartment availability reports as needed
* Process paperwork including: leases, renewals and other related documents
* Listen to all resident requests, complaints, and comments
* Collaborate in planning and hosting resident functions
* Participate in obtaining and/or distributing marketing information
Minimum Qualifications:
* High school diploma or equivalent, some college-level education preferred
* 1+ years in a sales oriented role and 6+ months of on-site leasing experience preferred
* Possesses superior sales ability
* Computer proficiency, including MS Office: Word, Excel, and Outlook
* YARDI experience preferred
* Knowledge of Fair Housing regulations
Physical Demands: The job is periodically sedentary, but requires mobility (i.e. climbing stairs or squatting) to tour
and inspect apartments/communities. Involves sitting, walking, or standing for prolonged
periods of time and stooping for brief periods of time. There is some repetitive motion of the
hands and wrists associated with using a computer.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
Maintenance Technician - Elwood
Shakopee, MN job
We are looking for a Maintenance Technician for our Elwood location. This community has 288 units and is located in Shakopee, MN. As the Maintenance Technician, you are responsible in aiding all general maintenance of the apartment community. This includes routine and preventive maintenance, turnover maintenance, and other duties to maintain the property.
Benefits & Perks:
* $23/hr + opportunity for incentive/bonus pay
* Health Insurance (Company Paid Option), Dental, and Vision
* Company Paid Life Insurance
* Short Term Disability
* 401K with Company Match
* Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
* Company Paid Long Term Disability
* Rent Discount
* Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
* Career Development Program & Advancement Opportunities
* Educational Assistance
* Referral Bonus Program
* Verizon & Sherwin Williams Discounts
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* One Company Culture: we all come from different backgrounds and bring a variety of unique experiences to the table. It is that diversity of perspectives and opinions that drive us to be better. Working together is what drives us forward!
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, occasional on-call rotation with additional pay
Responsibilities:
(include, but are not limited to)
* Complete work orders and other community maintenance
* Strive to make the community appearance at or above quality standards at all times, including picking up trash, cleaning buildings and amenities on an ongoing basis
* Look for needed maintenance and liability hazards and reports them to Manager
* Prepare vacant apartments for move in
* Review the make-ready board and follows through on direction from the manager to determine action to be taken on vacant apartments
* Make all repairs and replacements necessary for the apartment to be occupied
* Require to work odd schedules and be on call
* Adhere to all safety policies and procedures
Minimum Qualifications:
* 2+ years of general maintenance experience
* EPA universal license for HVAC preferred
* CPO license preferred
* Knowledge of Fair Housing regulations
* HVAC Certification preferred, ability to troubleshoot and repair HVAC equipment, plumbing systems, electrical systems, all major appliances including washer and dryer
* High school diploma or equivalent strongly preferred, college-level/trade school preferred
* Basic computer proficiency preferred
* Bilingual is a plus
Physical Demands: Will be exposed to the constant activity that requires intermittent standing, bending, crouching, pushing/pulling, lifting/moving/carrying light and heavy loads, climbing stairs and ladders.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
Case Manager - Simpson Community Apartments
Minneapolis, MN job
This position is part of a Supportive Housing partnership between Simpson Housing Services and Project for Pride in Living (PPL) Management Company. The position will provide case management to Simpson's Community Apartments residents. The project provides 42 formerly homeless adults with a safe and permanent home and supportive services to help residents regain and maintain stability in their lives, homes and community.
This position will work as part of a team that utilizes a Harm Reduction and Housing First Model to assist people who have experienced long-term homelessness by meeting them where they are with housing as a primary focus. Team members will respond to each participant's unique needs and goals, recognizing their resiliency and supporting them through challenges by providing on-going support in accessing community services to ensure stability in housing and integration in the community.
Hours for this position are generally Monday to Friday, 8 am - 4 pm, flexible.
Responsibilities
Provide effective case management to program:
* Maintain a caseload of a minimum of 18 participants.
* Complete intakes and assist with tenancy application process with new participants.
* Meet weekly with participants with at least one home visit per month in the participant apartments.
* Partner with participants to develop self-defined goals focused on improving stability and achieving greater economic independence.
* Orient participants to the program's service policies/procedures and expectations.
* Offer regular and meaningful contact with participants to maintain trust, assist in crisis prevention and help meet individual needs.
* Support
participants to connect with appropriate community resources.
* Build relationships with property managers and facilitate communication with participants regarding ongoing tenancy concerns, and property issues.
* Provide transportation and accompany residents to appointments related to their goals.
* Provide flexible services during times that meet client needs.
Partner with participants for housing stability:
* Partner with participants to address barriers to housing such as lack of identifying documents, warrant closures, evictions and/or criminal record expungement, etc.
* Partner with individuals to complete tenancy education to understand their lease as well as their rights and responsibilities as a tenant.
* Partner with participants to obtain furniture and other necessary household items.
* Partner with participants to address housekeeping and environmental needs.
* Partner with participants to prepare for moving on to independent housing.
Partner with program participants to increase financial stability:
* Partner with participants to establish and maintain eligibility for government benefits such as Housing Support, MFIP, SSI, and health coverage.
* Partner with participants to connect with education, training, and/or employment.
* Partner with participants to improve financial health by developing realistic budgets and spending plans.
Complete accurate and thorough documentation and recordkeeping in a timely manner:
* Maintain individual electronic ClientTrack files, including timely detailed case notes of each interaction.
* Understand and comply with necessary documentation for Housing Support.
* Maintain accurate records including employee time sheets, credit card, and mileage reimbursement.
Provide positive representation of SHS through public relations and networking:
* Communicate and coordinate services with all team members. Attend regular team meetings as well as other required meetings at the agency and community level.
* Interpret the agency's mission and its programs effectively to constituents.
* Attend and participate in professional trainings, workshops and site visits.
Commitment to racial equity and social justice:
* Work within and across agency departments to build a culture of equity and antiracism.
* Evolve knowledge and strategy of equity and antiracism on an individual and team level.
* Participate in meetings, training, and workshops hosted by SHS about diversity, equity, inclusion, antiracism, and other related topics.
Demonstrate essential knowledge, abilities, and skills:
* Ability to take initiative, think critically, be flexible, and solution focused.
* Ability to work very well independently, with excellent skills in teamwork and
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within and outside the
* Possess superior computer skills, with experience in Office 365, Word, Excel, and Outlook; Demonstrate ability to learn additional computer skills/program as
* Ability to maintain
* Ability to promote a professional work environment that is affirming, respectful, culturally competent, and rooted in anti-racist practice.
* Maintain appropriate professional boundaries in all interactions with guests, volunteers, staff and the public.
Job Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in human services and/or related field of study or equivalent experience is required.
* Broad knowledge of housing resources.
* Driver's license and personal vehicle required.
Desired:
* Experience working with individuals who are homeless or
personal experience of homelessness.
* Experience working with adults with mental health
and/or chemical health concerns
are strongly preferred.
* Housing support experience
Essential Physical Functions
* Must be able to read, write, hear, and speak at a proficient level of English, and communicate by phone, text and email.
* Must be able to move about the community and public places (such as apartment buildings) with awareness of personal safety.
* Must be able to lift items up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis.
Early Childhood Home Visitor
Minneapolis, MN job
Job DescriptionSalary: $23-$25/hour
provides educational home visits and support to families of young children in order to increase healthy parent-child interaction, increase parental self-efficacy, reduce parental stress, and promote the healthy physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development of very young children.
This position is part of the Children and Youth Services Team in the Family Programs Department at Simpson Housing Services. The goal of the team is to break generational cycles of poverty by
partnering with parents to support their childrens success, stability, and wellbeing. Working with the parents and family support specialist, this position provides
parenting education and strengths-based, relational support to facilitate
the growth of parents capacities through evidence-based curriculum, methods and practices.
This position will spend an average of40 hours per month in direct, client-facing services, with a minimum of 80% of these hours spent implementing the Family Spirit Home Visiting Curriculum Services will be provided in participant homes. Participant populations may include those with chemical health challenges, criminal histories, and/or parenting challenges.
The Early Childhood Specialistassists families to reach the following goals:
Parents will increase their knowledge about healthy child development and effective parenting.
Parents will demonstrate increased confidence and self-efficacy as parents, along with reduced stress.
Families will be connected to community resources, especially high-quality early learning centers and supportive services for children with developmental delays.
Children will develop the social, emotional, and cognitive skills necessary to be successful in Kindergarten.
Responsibilities
Provide directhome-based parent education to support healthy early childhood development:
Implement Family Spirit Core Curriculum with fidelity (including timing, frequency, and sequence of lessons) to parents and caregivers of children pre-natal to age 3.
Implement Family Spirit Thrive Curriculum with fidelity (including timing, frequency, and sequence of lessons) to parents and caregivers of children age 3 to age 5.
Incorporate family culture, tradition, life histories, and strengths into delivery of lessons.
Provide evidence-based health education related to substance use, immunizations, STIs, family planning, and child development.
Support wellbeing and development of children:
Assist parents in establishing healthy and safe environments and parenting practices that promote the optimal development of children.
Identify individual family strengths and needs to assist families in setting individualized plans and achieving goals for child and family development.
Provide experiences and activities to engage families to better understand social and emotional development, and promote health, physical, language and cognitive development.
Promote
parent/child communication techniques that support language/literacy skills of children.
Initiate and sustain effective community connections and resources:
Complete required parent assessments, including mental health, chemical health, and domestic violence questionnaires. Interpret these results for parents and incorporate them into goal planning and/or connection to resources.
Complete ASQ, ASQ:SE, and PICCOLO assessments to assess age appropriate social/emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development and parent-child interactions. Interpret these results for parents and incorporate them into goal planning and/or connection to resources.
Work with parents to connect to early intervention services and other early childhood education supports, including high quality childcare, childcare assistance funding, Kindergarten screenings, etc.
Coordinate and collaborate with external service providers and Simpson staff to ensure effective, coordinated, and non-duplicative services.
Work as part of an effective team to meet goals of program:
Collaborate with family support specialists to recruit and coordinate services for families.
Communicate and coordinate services with all team members. Attend weekly team meetings, other required meetings. Assist with workshops and family events as needed.
Participate in professional meetings, workshops, and networking events, including, but not limited to: Reflective Supervision groups, Family Spirit Community Advisory Board, communities of practice, and professional development opportunities.
Complete accurate and thorough documentation and recordkeeping in a timely manner:
Ensure all client interactions are documented within three business days.
Maintain complete and accurate case files, including necessary forms and records of assessments and referrals.
Comply with all HIPAA and agency data privacy policies.
Collect records
and other data as needed for reporting program objectives.
Maintain accurate records including employee time sheets and mileage reimbursement
Job Requirements:
Bachelors degree OR two years of experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience
in Public Health, Nursing, Family Sciences or related field.
Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate Infant and Early Child Development, Principles and Practices of Maternal and Child Health, Safety and Nutrition, Family Dynamics and Positive Parenting Skills.
Drivers License and Car is required.
Must attend a Family Spirit Curriculum training within the first 6 months of employment; training attendance may require travel out of state.
Desired:
Two or more years of experience providing parent education or health education, preferably in a home visiting setting.
Knowledge of mental health, chemical dependency, domestic violence.
Training in working with low-income families, diverse populations, and those who are homeless.
Case Manager
Saint Paul, MN job
Job DescriptionSalary: $23-$25/hr
This energetic and adaptable employee will work as a part of a single adult team to assist participants to maintain housing, support access to community resources, and foster independence. The team utilizes Housing Support (formerly GRH) funding to support individuals. The goals of the program are to help residents regain and maintain stability in their lives, homes, and community.
Hours for this position are generally Mondays-Fridays, 9am-5pm, with some flexibility based on participant needs.
Responsibilities
Provide effective case management that supports housing stability:
Orient participants to service policies/procedures and expectations.
Offer regular and quality contact with participants to maintain trust, assist in crisis prevention and help meet individual needs.
Partner with participants to develop self-defined goals focused on improving stability and achieving greater independence.
Identify formal and informal support and explore community connections.
Support
participants to connect with appropriate community resources and advocacy for
Build relationships with property managers and facilitate communication with participants regarding ongoing tenancy concerns, and property issues.
Provide transportation and accompany residents to appointments related to their
Provide flexible services during times that meet client needs.
Work as part of an effective team to meet goals of program:
Communicate and coordinate services with all team members. Attend regular team meetings, other required meetings.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with staff, volunteers, and participants.
Complete accurate and thorough documentation and recordkeeping in a timely manner:
Maintain individual electronic files, including timely detailed case notes of each interaction.
Maintain accurate records including employee time sheets, client expenses, and mileage reimbursement.
Demonstrate Essential Knowledge, Abilities, & Skills:
Commitment to working toward an anti-racist culture both within Simpson Housing Services and the broader community.
Excellent skills in teamwork and collaboration.
Ability to take initiative, work well independently, and manage time.
Knowledge of Harm Reduction/Housing First Model and commitment to that model.
Knowledge of trauma-informed service and motivational interviewing techniques.
Ability to communicate respectfully, positively, and professionally with participants, providers, and others who are diverse with respect to race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, and religion.
Ability to perform non-traditional tasks while meeting participant needs.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Adhere to a standard framework of boundaries in all interactions with guests, volunteers, staff and public.
This position offers weekly in-home support to individual participants residing in St. Paul and surrounding areas. This position works with individuals who are referred through Ramsey County Coordinated Entry for people experiencing homelessness. Participant populations may include those experiencing mental or chemical health issues, criminal histories, and domestic violence.
Position Requirements:
Bachelors degree in Human Services, or relevant experience is required.
Drivers License and access to a safe, reliable and insured vehicle.
Possess strong computer skills, with experience in Microsoft Office.
Demonstrate ability to learn and use computer database for client records.
Desired:
Minimum of 1 years experience in providing direct social services
Experience with low-income single adults, people experiencing homelessness, diverse populations, and those who have mental health, chemical use, and trauma histories.
Lived experience with homelessness.
Essential Mental and Physical Functions:
The employee must draw on the ability to empathize, problem solve, and the ability to accept people unconditionally with an openness to new ideas. Home visitation requires the employee to be aware of personal safety. Employees must be able to hear and speak to communicate with staff and participants in person, on the telephone and in writing. Employees must be able to move about the community and public places (such as apartment buildings). Employees must be able to lift 25 pounds on an occasional basis.
Early Childhood Home Visitor
Minneapolis, MN job
provides educational home visits and support to families of young children in order to increase healthy parent-child interaction, increase parental self-efficacy, reduce parental stress, and promote the healthy physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development of very young children.
This position is part of the Children and Youth Services Team in the Family Programs Department at Simpson Housing Services. The goal of the team is to break generational cycles of poverty by
partnering with parents to support their children's success, stability, and wellbeing. Working with the parents and family support specialist, this position provides
parenting education and strengths-based, relational support to facilitate
the growth of parents' capacities through evidence-based curriculum, methods and practices.
This position will spend an average of 40 hours per month in direct, client-facing services, with a minimum of 80% of these hours spent implementing the Family Spirit Home Visiting Curriculum Services will be provided in participant homes. Participant populations may include those with chemical health challenges, criminal histories, and/or parenting challenges.
The Early Childhood Specialist assists families to reach the following goals:
* Parents will increase their knowledge about healthy child development and effective parenting.
* Parents will demonstrate increased confidence and self-efficacy as parents, along with reduced stress.
* Families will be connected to community resources, especially high-quality early learning centers and supportive services for children with developmental delays.
* Children will develop the social, emotional, and cognitive skills necessary to be successful in Kindergarten.
Responsibilities
Provide direct home-based parent education to support healthy early childhood development:
* Implement Family Spirit Core Curriculum with fidelity (including timing, frequency, and sequence of lessons) to parents and caregivers of children pre-natal to age 3.
* Implement Family Spirit Thrive Curriculum with fidelity (including timing, frequency, and sequence of lessons) to parents and caregivers of children age 3 to age 5.
* Incorporate family culture, tradition, life histories, and strengths into delivery of lessons.
* Provide evidence-based health education related to substance use, immunizations, STIs, family planning, and child development.
Support wellbeing and development of children:
* Assist parents in establishing healthy and safe environments and parenting practices that promote the optimal development of children.
* Identify individual family strengths and needs to assist families in setting individualized plans and achieving goals for child and family development.
* Provide experiences and activities to engage families to better understand social and emotional development, and promote health, physical, language and cognitive development.
* Promote
parent/child communication techniques that support language/literacy skills of children.
Initiate and sustain effective community connections and resources:
* Complete required parent assessments, including mental health, chemical health, and domestic violence questionnaires. Interpret these results for parents and incorporate them into goal planning and/or connection to resources.
* Complete ASQ, ASQ:SE, and PICCOLO assessments to assess age appropriate social/emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development and parent-child interactions. Interpret these results for parents and incorporate them into goal planning and/or connection to resources.
* Work with parents to connect to early intervention services and other early childhood education supports, including high quality childcare, childcare assistance funding, Kindergarten screenings, etc.
* Coordinate and collaborate with external service providers and Simpson staff to ensure effective, coordinated, and non-duplicative services.
Work as part of an effective team to meet goals of program:
* Collaborate with family support specialists to recruit and coordinate services for families.
* Communicate and coordinate services with all team members. Attend weekly team meetings, other required meetings. Assist with workshops and family events as needed.
* Participate in professional meetings, workshops, and networking events, including, but not limited to: Reflective Supervision groups, Family Spirit Community Advisory Board, communities of practice, and professional development opportunities.
Complete accurate and thorough documentation and recordkeeping in a timely manner:
* Ensure all client interactions are documented within three business days.
* Maintain complete and accurate case files, including necessary forms and records of assessments and referrals.
* Comply with all HIPAA and agency data privacy policies.
* Collect records
and other data as needed for reporting program objectives.
* Maintain accurate records including employee time sheets and mileage reimbursement
Job Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree OR two years of experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience
in Public Health, Nursing, Family Sciences or related field.
* Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate Infant and Early Child Development, Principles and Practices of Maternal and Child Health, Safety and Nutrition, Family Dynamics and Positive Parenting Skills.
* Driver's License and Car is required.
* Must attend a Family Spirit Curriculum training within the first 6 months of employment; training attendance may require travel out of state.
Desired:
* Two or more years of experience providing parent education or health education, preferably in a home visiting setting.
* Knowledge of mental health, chemical dependency, domestic violence.
* Training in working with low-income families, diverse populations, and those who are homeless.
Case Manager
Saint Paul, MN job
This energetic and adaptable employee will work as a part of a single adult team to assist participants to maintain housing, support access to community resources, and foster independence. The team utilizes Housing Support (formerly GRH) funding to support individuals. The goals of the program are to help residents regain and maintain stability in their lives, homes, and community.
Hours for this position are generally Mondays-Fridays, 9am-5pm, with some flexibility based on participant needs.
Responsibilities
Provide effective case management that supports housing stability:
* Orient participants to service policies/procedures and expectations.
* Offer regular and quality contact with participants to maintain trust, assist in crisis prevention and help meet individual needs.
* Partner with participants to develop self-defined goals focused on improving stability and achieving greater independence.
* Identify formal and informal support and explore community connections.
* Support
participants to connect with appropriate community resources and advocacy for
* Build relationships with property managers and facilitate communication with participants regarding ongoing tenancy concerns, and property issues.
* Provide transportation and accompany residents to appointments related to their
* Provide flexible services during times that meet client needs.
Work as part of an effective team to meet goals of program:
* Communicate and coordinate services with all team members. Attend regular team meetings, other required meetings.
* Develop and maintain positive working relationships with staff, volunteers, and participants.
Complete accurate and thorough documentation and recordkeeping in a timely manner:
* Maintain individual electronic files, including timely detailed case notes of each interaction.
* Maintain accurate records including employee time sheets, client expenses, and mileage reimbursement.
Demonstrate Essential Knowledge, Abilities, & Skills:
* Commitment to working toward an anti-racist culture both within Simpson Housing Services and the broader community.
* Excellent skills in teamwork and collaboration.
* Ability to take initiative, work well independently, and manage time.
* Knowledge of Harm Reduction/Housing First Model and commitment to that model.
* Knowledge of trauma-informed service and motivational interviewing techniques.
* Ability to communicate respectfully, positively, and professionally with participants, providers, and others who are diverse with respect to race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, and religion.
* Ability to perform non-traditional tasks while meeting participant needs.
* Ability to maintain confidentiality.
* Adhere to a standard framework of boundaries in all interactions with guests, volunteers, staff and public.
This position offers weekly in-home support to individual participants residing in St. Paul and surrounding areas. This position works with individuals who are referred through Ramsey County Coordinated Entry for people experiencing homelessness. Participant populations may include those experiencing mental or chemical health issues, criminal histories, and domestic violence.
Position Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in Human Services, or relevant experience is required.
* Driver's License and access to a safe, reliable and insured vehicle.
* Possess strong computer skills, with experience in Microsoft Office.
* Demonstrate ability to learn and use computer database for client records.
Desired:
* Minimum of 1 years' experience in providing direct social services
* Experience with low-income single adults, people experiencing homelessness, diverse populations, and those who have mental health, chemical use, and trauma histories.
* Lived experience with homelessness.
Essential Mental and Physical Functions:
The employee must draw on the ability to empathize, problem solve, and the ability to accept people unconditionally with an openness to new ideas. Home visitation requires the employee to be aware of personal safety. Employees must be able to hear and speak to communicate with staff and participants in person, on the telephone and in writing. Employees must be able to move about the community and public places (such as apartment buildings). Employees must be able to lift 25 pounds on an occasional basis.
Early Childhood Home Visitor
Minneapolis, MN job
provides educational home visits and support to families of young children in order to increase healthy parent-child interaction, increase parental self-efficacy, reduce parental stress, and promote the healthy physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development of very young children.
This position is part of the Children and Youth Services Team in the Family Programs Department at Simpson Housing Services. The goal of the team is to break generational cycles of poverty by
partnering with parents to support their children's success, stability, and wellbeing. Working with the parents and family support specialist, this position provides
parenting education and strengths-based, relational support to facilitate
the growth of parents' capacities through evidence-based curriculum, methods and practices.
This position will spend an average of 40 hours per month in direct, client-facing services, with a minimum of 80% of these hours spent implementing the Family Spirit Home Visiting Curriculum Services will be provided in participant homes. Participant populations may include those with chemical health challenges, criminal histories, and/or parenting challenges.
The Early Childhood Specialist assists families to reach the following goals:
Parents will increase their knowledge about healthy child development and effective parenting.
Parents will demonstrate increased confidence and self-efficacy as parents, along with reduced stress.
Families will be connected to community resources, especially high-quality early learning centers and supportive services for children with developmental delays.
Children will develop the social, emotional, and cognitive skills necessary to be successful in Kindergarten.
Responsibilities
Provide direct home-based parent education to support healthy early childhood development:
Implement Family Spirit Core Curriculum with fidelity (including timing, frequency, and sequence of lessons) to parents and caregivers of children pre-natal to age 3.
Implement Family Spirit Thrive Curriculum with fidelity (including timing, frequency, and sequence of lessons) to parents and caregivers of children age 3 to age 5.
Incorporate family culture, tradition, life histories, and strengths into delivery of lessons.
Provide evidence-based health education related to substance use, immunizations, STIs, family planning, and child development.
Support wellbeing and development of children:
Assist parents in establishing healthy and safe environments and parenting practices that promote the optimal development of children.
Identify individual family strengths and needs to assist families in setting individualized plans and achieving goals for child and family development.
Provide experiences and activities to engage families to better understand social and emotional development, and promote health, physical, language and cognitive development.
Promote
parent/child communication techniques that support language/literacy skills of children.
Initiate and sustain effective community connections and resources:
Complete required parent assessments, including mental health, chemical health, and domestic violence questionnaires. Interpret these results for parents and incorporate them into goal planning and/or connection to resources.
Complete ASQ, ASQ:SE, and PICCOLO assessments to assess age appropriate social/emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development and parent-child interactions. Interpret these results for parents and incorporate them into goal planning and/or connection to resources.
Work with parents to connect to early intervention services and other early childhood education supports, including high quality childcare, childcare assistance funding, Kindergarten screenings, etc.
Coordinate and collaborate with external service providers and Simpson staff to ensure effective, coordinated, and non-duplicative services.
Work as part of an effective team to meet goals of program:
Collaborate with family support specialists to recruit and coordinate services for families.
Communicate and coordinate services with all team members. Attend weekly team meetings, other required meetings. Assist with workshops and family events as needed.
Participate in professional meetings, workshops, and networking events, including, but not limited to: Reflective Supervision groups, Family Spirit Community Advisory Board, communities of practice, and professional development opportunities.
Complete accurate and thorough documentation and recordkeeping in a timely manner:
Ensure all client interactions are documented within three business days.
Maintain complete and accurate case files, including necessary forms and records of assessments and referrals.
Comply with all HIPAA and agency data privacy policies.
Collect records
and other data as needed for reporting program objectives.
Maintain accurate records including employee time sheets and mileage reimbursement
Job Requirements:
Bachelor's degree OR two years of experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience
in Public Health, Nursing, Family Sciences or related field.
Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate Infant and Early Child Development, Principles and Practices of Maternal and Child Health, Safety and Nutrition, Family Dynamics and Positive Parenting Skills.
Driver's License and Car is .
Must attend a Family Spirit Curriculum training within the first 6 months of employment; training attendance may require travel out of state.
Desired:
Two or more years of experience providing parent education or health education, preferably in a home visiting setting.
Knowledge of mental health, chemical dependency, domestic violence.
Training in working with low-income families, diverse populations, and those who are homeless.
Case Manager
Saint Paul, MN job
This energetic and adaptable employee will work as a part of a single adult team to assist participants to maintain housing, support access to community resources, and foster independence. The team utilizes Housing Support (formerly GRH) funding to support individuals. The goals of the program are to help residents regain and maintain stability in their lives, homes, and community.
Hours for this position are generally Mondays-Fridays, 9am-5pm, with some flexibility based on participant needs.
Responsibilities
Provide effective case management that supports housing stability:
Orient participants to service policies/procedures and expectations.
Offer regular and quality contact with participants to maintain trust, assist in crisis prevention and help meet individual needs.
Partner with participants to develop self-defined goals focused on improving stability and achieving greater independence.
Identify formal and informal support and explore community connections.
Support
participants to connect with appropriate community resources and advocacy for
Build relationships with property managers and facilitate communication with participants regarding ongoing tenancy concerns, and property issues.
Provide transportation and accompany residents to appointments related to their
Provide flexible services during times that meet client needs.
Work as part of an effective team to meet goals of program:
Communicate and coordinate services with all team members. Attend regular team meetings, other required meetings.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with staff, volunteers, and participants.
Complete accurate and thorough documentation and recordkeeping in a timely manner:
Maintain individual electronic files, including timely detailed case notes of each interaction.
Maintain accurate records including employee time sheets, client expenses, and mileage reimbursement.
Demonstrate Essential Knowledge, Abilities, & Skills:
Commitment to working toward an anti-racist culture both within Simpson Housing Services and the broader community.
Excellent skills in teamwork and collaboration.
Ability to take initiative, work well independently, and manage time.
Knowledge of Harm Reduction/Housing First Model and commitment to that model.
Knowledge of trauma-informed service and motivational interviewing techniques.
Ability to communicate respectfully, positively, and professionally with participants, providers, and others who are diverse with respect to race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, and religion.
Ability to perform non-traditional tasks while meeting participant needs.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Adhere to a standard framework of boundaries in all interactions with guests, volunteers, staff and public.
This position offers weekly in-home support to individual participants residing in St. Paul and surrounding areas. This position works with individuals who are referred through Ramsey County Coordinated Entry for people experiencing homelessness. Participant populations may include those experiencing mental or chemical health issues, criminal histories, and domestic violence.
Position Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Human Services, or relevant experience is required.
Driver's License and access to a safe, reliable and insured vehicle.
Possess strong computer skills, with experience in Microsoft Office.
Demonstrate ability to learn and use computer database for client records.
Desired:
Minimum of 1 years' experience in providing direct social services
Experience with low-income single adults, people experiencing homelessness, diverse populations, and those who have mental health, chemical use, and trauma histories.
Lived experience with homelessness.
Essential Mental and Physical Functions:
The employee must draw on the ability to empathize, problem solve, and the ability to accept people unconditionally with an openness to new ideas. Home visitation requires the employee to be aware of personal safety. Employees must be able to hear and speak to communicate with staff and participants in person, on the telephone and in writing. Employees must be able to move about the community and public places (such as apartment buildings). Employees must be able to lift 25 pounds on an occasional basis.
Family Support Specialist
Minneapolis, MN job
The Transitional Housing for Families program provides weekly support services and temporary financial assistance for families experiencing homelessness to achieve permanent housing. This position will work as part of our Family Housing team to support families with locating and securing housing, along with leveraging support services that will help families maintain permanent housing. The goals of the program are to partner with families to move into and retain stable housing, increase economic resources, and simultaneously address the needs of parents and children to improve outcomes for the whole family. community.
Hours for this position are generally Mondays-Fridays, 9am-5pm, with some flexibility based on participant needs.
Responsibilities:
Provide effective case management to program participants:
* Complete intakes and assist with housing placement of new participants.
* Orient participants to Simpson policies/procedures.
* Meet weekly for 60 minutes or more with families at their place of residence
* Partner with participants to develop self-defined goals focused on improving stability and achieving greater independence.
* Provide transportation assistance and accompany to appointments related to their goals.
* Support and explore community resources when participants are struggling with mental health concerns and healthy family functioning.
* Support skill development to achieve a greater level of autonomy.
* Partner with parents and children to improve health and educational outcomes and strengthen community connections.
* Formally review individual initial and ongoing goal plans every 90 days.
Partner with participants for housing stability:
* Partner with participants to address barriers to housing: such as a lack of proper ID for self or children, evictions and/or criminal record expungement, etc.
* Build relationships with landlords to facilitate communication with families regarding finding and securing housing, ongoing tenancy concerns, and property issues.
* Partner with families to complete tenancy education to understand their lease and know their rights and responsibilities as a tenant.
* Partner with participants to obtain furniture and other necessary household items.
* Partner with families to address housekeeping needs.
* Partner with participants to prepare for independent housing without services.
Partner with program participants to increase financial stability:
* Partner with participants to access and maintain government benefits
* Partner with participants to connect with education, training, and/or employment.
* Explore banking, savings programs, debt management, credit counseling, and budgeting tools to achieve a sustainable financial life.
Work as part of an effective team to meet goals of program:
* Demonstrate the ability to work within a team setting, with an emphasis on leadership,
self-initiative, patience, creativity, maturity and tact.
* Communicate and coordinate services with all team members. Attend regular team meetings, other required meetings.
* Collaborate with Early Childhood and Children and Youth Specialists
* Develop and maintain positive working relationships with staff, volunteers, and participants.
Complete accurate and thorough documentation and recordkeeping in a timely manner:
* Maintain individual electronic ClientTrack files, including timely detailed case notes of each interaction.
* Maintain accurate records including time sheets, credit card statements, client expenses and mileage reimbursement.
Demonstrate essential knowledge, abilities and skills:
* Excellent skills in teamwork and collaboration.
* Ability to take initiative, work well independently, and manage time
* Knowledge of Harm Reduction/Housing First Model and commitment to that model
* Ability to communicate respectfully, positively and professionally with participants, providers, family members and others who are diverse with respect to race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, and religion
* Ability to perform non-traditional tasks while meeting participant needs
* Ability to maintain confidentiality
* Adhere to a standard framework of boundaries in all interactions with participants, volunteers, staff and public
This position offers housing search support and weekly in-home support to 15-20 participant families. Participants will locate housing throughout the metro area. This position works with families who are referred through Hennepin County Coordinated Entry. Participant populations may include those experiencing mental or chemical health issues, criminal histories, and domestic violence.
Required Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Human Services, or relevant experience is required.
* Driver's License and access to a safe, reliable and insured vehicle
* Possess strong computer skills, with experience in Microsoft Office.
* Demonstrate ability to learn and use computer database for client records.
Desired:
* Minimum of 1-year experience in providing direct social services.
* Experience with low-income families, people experiencing homelessness, diverse populations, and those who have mental health, chemical use, and trauma histories.
* Lived experience with homelessness.