Housing Stability Coordinator

About the role

Sabathani Community Center (SCC) is one of Minnesota’s oldest African American-founded nonprofits serving 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.

Responsibilities

• Direct Support and Documentation (85%)

• Intake of participants
• Examining participant income and family composition
• Providing housing information and assistance
• Inspecting units for compliance and housing quality standards (HQS)
• Processing rental payments to landlords

• Internal Support (10%)

• Works closely with Sabathani’s CFO to process rental assistance payments
• Develop or refine internal processes to ensure efficiency in communication and programming
• Represents and promotes Sabathani’s mission and programs in a variety of public settings
• Educates Sabathani staff about referral, the application requirements, and application process

• Other duties as assigned (5%)

• Other miscellaneous tasks as directed

Qualifications

• 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
• Excellent communication skills
• A thorough understanding of nonprofit practices
• A serious work ethic
• 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 professionalism
• Knowledge and experience with diverse groups of people of lower socioeconomic conditions
• Demonstrates skills in conflict management
• Competency or the ability to quickly learn QuickBooks (Intuit Software) and Sales Force platforms
• 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 30-mile radius of the office

• Licenses And/or Certifications

• Valid MN Drivers’ License
• Access to reliable transportation
• The ability to meet Sabathani’s driving record requirements