Youth Housing Coordinator - YHHS

About the role

The Youth Housing Coordinator provides 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 offers holistic, collaborative support services, including case management tailored to the needs of individuals to support long-term stability, self-sufficiency, and independent living.

Responsibilities

• Direct Support and Documentation (85%)
• Receive referrals via Hennepin County CES referral process.
• Screen and enroll all eligible referrals for services.
• Aid eligible households in creating goals and supporting 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%)
• Work closely with Sabathani's staff to promote the housing assistance programs among different departments.
• Collaborate with Sabathani staff to utilize internal resources.
• Represent and promote Sabathani's mission and programs in various public settings.
• Educate Sabathani staff about the application requirements and process.
• Other Duties as Assigned (5%)
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 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-oriented environment;
• Ability to work independently, establish priorities, and meet deadlines;
• Understanding of the importance of customer service and professionalism;
• Knowledge and experience with diverse groups of people of lower socioeconomic conditions;
• 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;
• Good judgment in recognizing the scope of authority;
• Ability to travel to sites within a 15-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.