Housing Advocacy Coordinator at Three Rivers Community Action Inc in Zumbrota, Minnesota

Job Description:

We are looking for someone with a driving desire to direct a team to perform highly to best support program participants and goals.

Three Rivers Community Action, Inc. is a non-profit agency providing economic opportunities that strengthen individuals, families and communities in southeastern Minnesota. The Housing Advocacy Staff Coordinator's job responsibilities revolve around the primary goal of supporting staff who provide homeless assistance and prevention services to households in need. This position requires an empathetic approach to staff who are working with individuals and families facing crisis situations, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a detail-oriented work style, and a willingness to work with a diverse population.

The Housing Advocacy Staff Coordinator will maintain and administer a training program for all housing programs; conduct monthly coaching meetings; support departmental staff with case consultation, decision-making, conflict resolution and grant-related questions; approve direct payment requests and oversee direct assistance spending. Provide technical assistance for databases such as HMIS and Laserfiche; conduct file review and organization. Process program participant requests for assistance, provide support to participants in person or via phone/email/mail, and apply critical-thinking and multi-tasking skills.

This full-time position will be based in Rochester, Faribault or Zumbrota. Occasional travel using a personal vehicle is required; mileage reimbursement is based on the IRS mileage rate.
Excellent benefit package including generous Paid Time Off (PTO), health insurance (with an Agency-funded Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)), and 403(b) Retirement Plan with a generous Agency match after 12 months of employment.

Job offers are contingent on a reference check, as well as a Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) Background Study and fingerprinting.

We encourage you to apply even if you meet some but not all the listed qualifications. Three Rivers has a firm commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion; we encourage applications from those who will help us become a more inclusive organization.

Qualifications:

BA or BS required
Licensed Social Worker and/or Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor (preferred)
1-3 years of experience working with vulnerable populations
1-3 years of participant advocacy experience
1-3 years of supervisory experience
Computer and data entry proficiency
Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow data privacy policies and procedures

Functional Requirements:

This primarily office-based position requires lifting 20 pounds occasionally; communicating verbally in person and by phone; and seeing documents and computer screens
Ability to travel using personal vehicle to meet with clients

Online application preferred: www.threeriverscap.org/careers. However, a paper application form may be requested by calling 507-316-0610.
Three Rivers is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at
Phone: 507-316-0610
Email: jobs@threeriverscap.org

Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

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