Youth Housing Coordinator - YHHS

Sabathani Community Center (SCC) is one of Minnesota’s oldest African American-founded nonprofits & serves a multi-cultural community of more than 50,000 community members in South Minneapolis. SCC was founded in 1966 by a handful of concerned community members seeking to address social and economic disparities in underserved communities in the areas of youth programming, housing, health and education. The organization is a major resource hub expanding services within the South Minneapolis community.

Learn more athani.org.

Youth Housing Coordinators provide Permanent Supportive Housing using scattered site locations within Hennepin County to Eligible Persons ages 16-24, who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness. The program will be paired with holistic, collaborative support services, including case management tailored to the needs of individuals that support long-term stability, self-sufficiency, and the ability to maintain independent living.

• Direct Support and Documentation
  * 85%
  • Receive referrals via Hennepin County CES referral process.
  • Screen and enroll all eligible referrals for services.
  • Assist eligible households with creating goals and support them with maintaining all program and reporting requirements.
  • Connect interested applicants to Sabathani’s programs to provide a holistic service.
  • Assist households with accessing Sabathani, collaborative, and community partners with necessary resources to maintain housing, including vocational, educational, and housing resources.
  • Provide on-going case management services.
  • Ensure all files are maintained and in compliance with the funder.
• Internal Support
  * 10%
  • Works closely with Sabathani’s staff to promote the housing assistance programs among the different departments.
  • Works with Sabathani staff to capitalize on integrated programming/internal resources.
  • Represents and promotes Sabathani’s mission and programs in a variety of public settings (outreach sites, events, organizations, referring agencies, etc.)
  • Educate Sabathani Staff about the application requirements and application process.
• Other duties as assigned 5%

• Education and Experience
  • High school diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor’s Degree in human services, social work or related field, preferred.
  • Minimum of 2 years of work experience in housing or social services.
  • Experience working in a nonprofit setting preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Willingness to learn a variety of tasks; possesses excellent communication skills, a thorough understanding of nonprofit practices, a serious work ethic, and a desire to work in a team-orientated environment.
  • Possesses the ability to work independently, establish priorities, and meet deadlines.
  • Understands the importance of customer service and being professional.
  • Knowledge and experience with diverse groups of people of lower socioeconomic conditions.
  • Demonstrate skills in conflict management.
  • Competency in MS Office:
    Word, Access, Publisher, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Ability to maintain a good working relationship with all co-workers and the public. Must use good judgment in recognizing the scope of authority.
  • Ability to travel to sites within 15-mile radius of the office.
• Licenses and/or
  
  Certifications:
  
  
  • Valid MN Drivers’ License, access to reliable transportation and the ability to meet Sabathani’s driving record requirements.