Housing Stability and Asset Development Specialist

Tri-CAP is seeking a passionate, energetic, and committed individual to work primarily at our housing support office in Big Lake, MN. The role focuses on supporting clients in housing and asset development programs through case management, support services, housing search, budgeting, family support, and landlord-tenant education.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships and provide holistic, strength-based services (assessment, identification of strengths and barriers, goal setting, follow-up) to clients.
• Provide referrals, advocacy, financial coaching, and training to clients enrolled in Family Resources programs.
• Educate and provide resources to assist clients in meeting their goals, including financial literacy, pre-employment skills, life skills, landlord-tenant rights, and asset development, both individually and in group settings.
• Build strong relationships with community partners—human service agencies, landlords, advisory boards—to conduct outreach, enhance resources, and advocate for people in poverty.
• Recruit potential clients through community outreach and relationship building.
• Assist in program reporting requirements through data entry and grant writing activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in social work or related field and one year of career/life experience OR a combination of five (5) years’ career/life experience and education.
• Skills in case management, including financial coaching—budgeting and credit repair.
• Ability to work well in a team setting as well as individually, with minimal supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including networking and public speaking/presentation skills.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize and problem-solve effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and agency software programs.
• Able to identify and relate to the barriers that prevent low-income persons from becoming self-sufficient.
• Experience in coordinated entry, housing programs, employment plans, or financial literacy preferred.
• Must be able to pass a DHS Background Study.
• Ability to travel frequently throughout the service area.
• Somali or Spanish language bilingual preferred.

Benefits

• Paid holidays and PTO.
• Health, dental, and life insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• 403b retirement savings match.
• Investment in employee wellness and professional development.

Pay

Starting wage range for this full-time position is $20.64 - $24.25 per hour.