Youth Services Coordinator - Emerson Village Minneapolis
Youth Services Coordinator - Emerson Village Minneapolis
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Job Description
Accepting Applications until Filled
About our Team:
The Resident Services team provides transformative affordable and supportive housing and elevates the voices of the communities we serve that are disproportionately affected by systemic inequities. PPL provides 1600 housing units and serves nearly 13000 people annually in the Twin Cities aiding in longterm stable housing so that our community can live their best lives. PPL integrates race equity organizationwide through multiple strategies and systems change initiatives.
Job Summary:
The Youth Services Coordinator serves in an impactful role that supports youth and their families by providing case management and facilitating outofschool time youth activities. Our twogeneration approach supports parents and helps youth achieve their educational professional and personal goals. We build partnerships with families who are from diverse communities and have experienced homelessness and mental health challenges. Our team responds to the unique cultural economic and social needs of youth and their parents and understands the importance of utilizing individuals unique strengths to help them meet their goals.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The following duties are normal for this position. These duties are not to be construed as exclusive or allinclusive.
- Develop trusting relationships with children youth up to 20 years of age and parents using an assetbased culturally inclusive and traumainformed approach.
- Provide case management to 20 youth at any time. Walk alongside participants in addressing areas of concern accessing resources educational advocacy navigating systems and accomplishing goals.
- Provide direct youth programs through projectbased enrichment programs. Youth Coordinators design six series a year on a variety of topics based on community interest and input. Workshop series are facilitated directly by Youth Coordinators or by community partnerships in various areas i.e. art therapy sports cooking school or sex health and development.
- Partner with Family Services Coordinators to facilitate monthly family enrichment activities.
- Conduct home visits with the Family Services Coordinator to observe family dynamics and support parenting.
- Supervise coach and collaborate with a team of highly skilled volunteers and workstudy/intern students to offer services to families.
- Provide coverage over front desk responsibilities as needed.
- Keep accurate and uptodate documentation including but not limited to case notes incident reports program evaluations attendance data program budget and receipts.
- Participate in internal and external professional development team meetings case consultation special initiatives PPL committees and organizationwide meetings.
- Provide transportation in a PPL van or personal vehicle for programming special events and appointments.
- Communicate and coordinate services with all team members and internal/external stakeholders including the Property Manager Northside Achievement Zone and Hennepin County Child Protection Services.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Responsible for selecting and supervising Volunteers WorkStudy and intern students.
- Provide professional development and coaching for Volunteers WorkStudy and intern students.
Minimum Requirements
Ability to use:
- Office equipment including telephone smartphone voicemail systems copier printer scanner and fax machine.
- MS Word Outlook and Excel
- The Internet and electronic timecard system
- Computer Network (files drives and folders)
- Apricot or other database systems
Additional Requirements:
- Experience with case management or providing direct services to youth.
- Experience working with children or youth affected by mental illness chemical dependency and/or homelessness.
- Strong desire to serve people from diverse cultures economic and social situations.
- Selfstarter with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as a team member.
- Ability to work well in a collaborative team environment with internal and external partners.
- Good organizational communication and leadership skills.
- Ability to efficiently coordinate track and complete multiple tasks and adjust to changing priorities.
- Proactive in seeking out resources and connections for programming within the community.
- Valid drivers license and insurance successfully complete a motor vehicle records screen reliable vehicle and ability to transport participants.
Hours:Standardbusiness hours 40 hours per week 12 evenings per week)
Education and/or Experience
- A course of study in a health or human servicesrelated field leading to a Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Science or Associate degree; or
- 13 years of experience with the target population served.
Benefits:Health & Dental; Employer Paid Short & Long Term Disability Insurance Employer Paid Life Insurance; Paid Parental Leave; Voluntary Life Insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA); PTO & Paid Holidays; 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match; Summer halfday Fridays; an impactful presence in an organization that makes a difference in many lives.
Salary:$22.00$24.00 Yr. DOQ
PPLs work structure has evolved into a Hybrid Modelwhere available striking a balance between onsite presence at the office or satellite locations and remote work from homebased on the programs needs. Collaborating with your supervisor to establish the right balance for your team will be an ongoing process.
How to Apply:
Qualified candidates can apply online. Include a cover letter and resume. The hiring process includes phone screens and inperson interviews references and background checks for final candidates.
PPL strives to be an equitable and inclusive organization committed to elevating the voices of the communities we serve those who are disproportionately affected by systemic inequities. Persons of color women members of the LGBTQ community veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
PPL is an EEO/AA employer. PPL participates in the federal Everify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act the organization will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
