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Do you want to make a real difference in people's lives? Work for an inspiring non-profit leader in social services!
At Rise, we believe that everyone deserves opportunities to live a life filled with purpose and pride. In our employment, housing, and life-enrichment services, we support people in setting and achieving their personal goals. That shared commitment is the foundation of a workplace that embraces a culture of learning and growth by offering extensive training, competitive salaries, and a fun work environment. Visit our website at to learn more about our work.
Position Summary
The Housing Support Lead assists homeless individuals in obtaining permanent housing through a rapid re-housing approach and living independently. This position will serve as a lead for Housing Support Specialists.
This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, grant-funded position with the possibility for annual renewal.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and submit ongoing reports as outlined by HUD guidelines and requirements.
- Regularly attend the Continuum of Care Full Membership meetings and sub-committee meetings.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the Coordinated Entry and the purpose of function of the CE.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with site contacts and maintain business partner's expectations for productivity, quality, etc.
- Communication – Speak clearly; listen to others; write effectively; establish relationships; act with integrity; establish trust.
- Build employment supports based on mental health symptoms and functional limitations.
- Provide individualized housing support services through regular meetings with persons served to work on independent living skills.
- Assist persons served with budgeting, self-sufficiency planning and community integration.
- Responsible for maintaining a caseload of 10-20 people while tracking and documenting variety of data about services provided as well as billing through electronic case management systems.
- Utilize person-centered thinking, motivational interviewing and mental health symptomology to best engage with persons served.
- Assist the Program Manager in training, modeling, and coaching the housing support team on housing trends/priorities/changes as they relate to our current housing programs and climate.? Provide support to housing team in creative solutions on problem-solving and managing housing crises as they arise for persons served.
Requirements:
Required Education, Experience, and Other Qualifications
- 3-5 years experience working in housing support in a non-profit setting
- Compliance with Rule 11 and MVR background checks required?
- Comfortable coordinating and informally leading others.
- Detail-oriented, results-driven, efficient, and communicative.
- Ability to juggle multiple tasks and prioritize appropriately. Good driving record and reliable vehicle.
Preferred Education, Experience, and Other Qualifications
- Previous experience working in a social services organization is preferred.
- Experience leading others preferred but not required
- Ability to work with a diverse team.
Hours of Work
Hours of work are typically daytime, Monday through Friday.
Travel
- Must be able to travel to various locations throughout the day in the Twin Cities and Central MN area- 9 County region (Mileage reimbursement is available)
Work Environment
This job operates in a variety of environments. The employee in this role will meet with people supported in a variety of locations, such as coffee shops, Rise office, homeless shelters, person supported' s home, etc. The employee may also meet with prospective and current employers, county representatives, and mental health professionals of persons supported.
Benefits
- Wage: $22.15 – 23.46/ hr. depending on qualifications
- Medical insurance - single employee coverage less than $90/month
- Dental insurance less than $17/month
- 401(k) with a 100% vested employer match
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Paid Time Off (PTO) starts at 16 days per year, plus paid and floating holidays
- Additional Benefits available including disability insurance and more!
- Tuition reimbursement and Rise sponsored trainings (i.e., CPR, First Aide, and more) to help you be successful in your role
- Rise is a PSLF-eligible employer. Your qualified student loan balance may be forgiven after 120 covered payments Employee resource groups (i.e., DEI, LGBTQ+, recognition and more).
How to Apply: Visit our career page at to apply for this and other positions. Include a resume and cover letter. Email us at hiring@rise.org if you have questions.
Are you looking to work with a diverse team of professionals? Do you want to work in a fun environment while supporting others to live a life of possibilities? Then join Rise, Inc.!
Rise values being a person-centered organization. This impacts how we carry out services for the people we support and our organizational culture. We encourage people's unique individual differences and celebrate the ways our team members contribute to our community. We believe in a workplace informed by differing viewpoints and perspectives created from a diverse team and welcome people of all races, genders, ages, nationalities, religions, sexual orientations, and backgrounds to apply. Our goal is that those we serve and our team members always feel valued and respected.
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Job Tags
Holiday work, Permanent employment, Full time, Flexible hours, Monday to Friday,