PT Connect Specialist

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Position:PT Apartment Connect Specialist

Location: Dakota County, MN

Job :1414

# of Openings:1

Location: Dakota County, MN
Position Type: Part-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt
Schedule: 20 hours per week, scheduled during normal business hours
Compensation: $21.37 per hour

At Residential Transitions, Inc. (RTI), our mission is to help people improve their quality of life by empowering them with knowledge, resources, and skills while always treating them with dignity and respect. We proudly serve individuals across Minnesota who are living with mental illness, substance use challenges, and other disabilities. Our services support people living independently in the community, in their own homes, and in residential settings.

Through compassionate care and a person-centered approach, we aim to make a lasting difference in the lives of those we serve.

Residential Transitions, Inc. is seeking a Part-Time Apartment Connect Specialist to provide on-site support and service coordination to tenants residing in apartment communities throughout Dakota County.

The Apartment Connect Specialist assists individuals experiencing mental health concerns, substance use disorders, physical health needs, and barriers to accessing essential resources such as food, transportation, and community services. This position focuses on promoting housing stability, connecting tenants with appropriate resources, and supporting individuals in maintaining independent living.

The specialist works collaboratively with RTI, Dakota County Social Services, property management, and community organizations to coordinate services, provide referrals, and address tenant needs. Services may include assistance with paperwork, benefits applications, housing concerns, and connections to mental health, chemical health, and other community-based support programs.

This is a part-time, hourly, non-exempt position scheduled for 20 hours per week during normal business hours
, with an hourly rate of $21.37
.

Establish trusting, professional relationships with tenants to encourage voluntary participation in available services and resources.

Support housing stability by identifying tenant needs, addressing barriers to independent living, and exploring creative solutions to prevent housing disruptions.

Respond to referrals from property management and conduct timely follow-up with tenants to assess interest in and eligibility for available services.

Connect tenants with Dakota County Social Services, contracted case management, mental health and substance use services, public assistance programs, and community organizations.

Develop familiarity with Dakota County's mental health crisis services, including the 24-hour Crisis Response Unit (CRU), ongoing mental health programs, and crisis stabilization resources.

Collaborate with assigned community partners, including embedded social workers, law enforcement partners, and multi-family housing officers, to coordinate appropriate tenant support.

Build and maintain positive working relationships with property management, Dakota County representatives, and community stakeholders.

Coordinate opportunities for community organizations to provide on-site services, resources, and events, with approval from property management.

Assist tenants in accessing food programs, transportation resources, healthcare services, and other supports that promote housing stability and well-being.

Respond to mental health crises or emergencies when available and requested, in accordance with RTI policies and in coordination with appropriate crisis response professionals.

Promote preventative engagement and connections to ongoing support services to help reduce avoidable emergency responses and service calls.

Maintain accurate documentation of services provided, referrals made, tenant engagement, and program outcomes.

Track program measures, including tenant participation, service hours, referrals, incidents, participant demographics, and stakeholder satisfaction.

Prepare and submit monthly reports to RTI and Dakota County regarding program activities, service utilization, and outcomes.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Area Director, Department…