Eviction Prevention Specialist

About the role

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota seeks a Prevention Specialist to support households by providing housing stability-focused case management services.

Responsibilities

• Supporting households by providing housing stability-focused case management services related to meeting the housing needs of program participants and preventing episodes of homelessness.
• Providing services such as problem-solving, crisis intervention, education on tenant rights and responsibilities, mediation services, tenancy supports, and coordinating with landlords.
• Being the first line of contact for households calling the agency inquiring about Housing Services, resources, referrals, crisis intervention, and problem solving.

Requirements

• At least 2 years or more recent experience working with community residents facing critical hardships.
• Micrsoft Office Suite proficiency required.
• Able to maintain confidentiality of all discussions and records.
• Resourceful, patient, and sensitive to the needs of staff, children, and families.
• Culturally sensitive to work in a diverse community.
• Some transportation required for employment.
• Lived experience welcome.
• Experience, ability, and commitment to working with sexual minority and culturally diverse staff, participants, and community.
• Knowledge of culturally based world-view and problem-solving practices individuals and families in urban neighborhoods impacted by crime, poverty, and racial inequity.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate must be cleared by a Bureau of Criminal Affairs (BCA) background study and have a drivers’ license; a Motor Vehicle Check (MVR) is required.