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About the role • Youth Housing Coordinators provide 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 will be paired with holistic, collaborative support services, including case management tailored to the needs of individuals that support long-term stability, self -sufficiency, and the ability to maintain independent living. What you'll do • Direct Support and Documentation* 85% · Receive referrals via Hennepin County CES referral process. · Screen and enroll all eligible referrals for services. · Assist eligible households with creating goals and support 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% · Works closely with Sabathani’s staff to promote the housing assistance programs among the different departments. · Works with Sabathani staff to capitalize on integrated programming/internal resources. · Represents and promotes Sabathani’s mission and programs in a variety of public settings (outreach sites, events, organizations, referring agencies, etc.) · Educate Sabathani Staff about the application requirements and application process. Other duties as assigned 5% 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; possesses excellent communication skills, a thorough understanding of nonprofit practices, a serious work ethic, and 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 being professional. · Knowledge and experience with diverse groups of people of lower socioeconomic conditions. · Demonstrate 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. Must use good judgment in recognizing the scope of authority. · Ability to travel to sites within 15-mile radius of the office. Licenses and/or Certifications: · Valid MN Drivers’ License, access to reliable transportation and the ability to meet Sabathani’s driving record requirements. Sabathani Community Center (SCC) is one of Minnesota’s oldest African American-founded nonprofits & serves 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. Learn more at www.sabathani.org.