Housing Case Manager Cairn Program (Full-Time)

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Mission: The Link works with youth and young families to overcome the impacts of poverty and social injustice. Our 23 programs provide supportive housing intensive case management services and skills development to youth at risk of or experiencing homelessness sex trafficking and/or involvement in the juvenile justice system. The Link prides itself on its innovative youth-centered strengths-based programming for youth and families as well as programs that are co-designed implemented and overseen by youth.

Position Specifics

• Hiring Salary Range: $23.13-$26.00/hour based on qualifications
• Job Type: Full-Time Non-Exempt
• Location: Apple Valley MN
• Hours/Days: Mon-Fri 9:00-5:00
• Note: This position requires driving. To be able to drive on behalf of The Link candidates must have a valid drivers license have a safe and reliable vehicle be able to successfully clear a criminal and motor vehicle background check and maintain personal insurance at the levels of $100000 Bodily Injury/Per Person and $300000 Bodily Injury/Per Accident. Job offer is contingent on having these requirements.

BASIC FUNCTION

Cairn Housing provides permanent supportive housing across the suburban metro including Anoka Washington Dakota Scott and Carver counties. The program provides scattered site housing for youth between the ages of 18 and 24 who are experiencing homelessness. Cairn Housing is active in our commitment of supporting young people in successfully maintaining stable housing.

Case managers provide a variety of assessments and evaluations and work with a case load of 12 participants to develop Individual Service Plans and strategies for ensuring housing stability and progress toward goals. Cairn prioritizes youth who meet the HUD chronic homelessness standard and have a documented disability. Case Manager will monitor and provide resources referrals advocacy and independent living skills instruction. The case manager engages participants in case management and supportive services offered through weekly home visits with young people. Participants identify and select the services and goals that are important to maintaining their housing and wellness.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Case Management and Youth Advocacy

• Provides case management services to clients with a focus on housing stability
• Supports clients in identifying needs for their health wellness and education
• Conducts assessments with client to determine barriers resource needs and other factors related to case planning
• Provide services and make referrals to community resources when necessary.
• Supports residents in setting and pursuing goals.
• Acts as advocate/liaison between client/landlord relationships.
• Assists clients in living independently.
• Acts as an advocate/ liaison with other service providers
• Maintains consistent home visits with clients.
• Provides necessary transportation for clients according to availability

Administrative Responsibilities

• Keep updated records of all interactions with clients and any other contacts made on their behalf.
• Provide on-going monitoring and reporting of residents progress.
• Maintain and supporting clients in their subsidy allocation.
• Maintain and supporting clients in all benefits paperwork and documentation; systems navigation

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preserve the integrity of the programs and agency
• Demonstrate commitment to The Links mission and vision and values of equity diversity and inclusion
• Support the overall growth of the agency
• Maintain positive and healthy relationship with co-workers and other related parties
• Assist where needed as a team player
• Create a safe respectful and healthy atmosphere and environment where everyone can grow and learn
• Participate in special projects as necessary
• Attend all meetings and trainings as required
• Maintain positive and professional interactions with clients co-workers and all parties involved
• All other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of child welfare systems general and other public and federal assistance programs and other community resources
• High level of attention to detail
• Desire to continuously learn for personal and professional growth
• High level of personal and professional integrity including ability to protect and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work effectively with and relate to diverse populations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills especially for client advocacy
• Ability to work independently
• Demonstrated ability to efficiently organize coordinate track and complete multiple tasks as well as adjust to changing priorities
• Computer application proficiency including Microsoft Outlook Word Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to be flexible in scheduling
• Clean driving record and ability to pass a criminal and driving background check
• Access to reliable vehicle and ability to maintain good driving record and insurance levels as directed by The Link to fulfill job duties that require travel into the community.
• Consistent regular attendance is a must

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1-2 years experience working with youth experiencing homelessness
• BA degree in related field preferred
• Experience in working with clients who have been homeless and have other housing barriers
• Experience in completing assessments
• Experience in creating goal or treatment plans
• Computer application proficiency including Microsoft Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint
• Completion and satisfactory results of a pre-employment criminal background Department of Human Services and motor vehicle history screening

WORKING CONDITIONS

• The employee is regularly required to talk or hear
• The employee is frequently required to use manual dexterity for use of objects tools or controls as well as visual acuity
• The employee is required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop kneel crouch or crawl
• The employee must lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
• The employee is required to drive a personal vehicle
• Work environment for this position includes offices common spaces residential homes and community spaces with a low to moderate noise level

BENEFITS

The Link offers benefits to eligible employees such as medical dental (The Link covers 100% of the premiums) vision a generous 401k with employer match over 2 weeks of PTO in your first year birthday PTO two days of volunteer PTO 11 paid holidays/holiday pay and more!

COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY

As outlined in our Compensation Philosophy . The Link believes strongly in pay equity and transparency and wages that lead our field for similar roles. To that end The Link will ensure all new hires are offered the highest wage they are eligible to receive within the positions hiring range based on their years of relevant professional experience lived experience and relevant degrees and licensures. The Link has a no negotiation policy which means candidates should not have to negotiate their way to a fair wage for their skills and experience and will automatically be given the highest wage they are eligible for based on their qualifications.

OTHER

The Link is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The Link complies with laws relating to discrimination against qualified applicants and employees in hiring or in any decision affecting job status or pay based on race color creed religion national origin sex gender identity marital status disability familial status covered veteran status public assistance status membership in a local commission sexual orientation age genetic information or other applicable protected classes.

NOTE: Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.