Eviction Prevention Specialist
About The Position
Lutheran Social Service MN is a dynamic social service organization serving children, youth and families, people with disabilities, older adults and military veterans. We offer an ALIVE Workplace (Supportive, Positive and Fun) and careers that challenge, energize and reward employees. Consider joining us! As a Prevention Specialist, you will be responsible for supporting households by providing housing stability-focused case management services related to meeting the housing needs of program participants and helping them to prevent any episodes of homelessness. Services may include problem-solving, crisis intervention, education on tenant rights and responsibilities, mediation services, tenancy supports, and coordination with landlords. You will be the first line of contact for households calling the agency inquiring about Housing Services, resources, referrals, crisis intervention and problem solving. You will track incoming calls, attend community meetings and ensure online inquiries are responded to.
Requirements
- At least 2 years or more recent experience working with community residents facing critical hardships.
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency required.
- Able to maintain confidentiality of all discussions and records.
- Resourceful, patient and sensitive to the needs of staff, children and families.
- Culturally sensitive to work in a diverse community.
- Some transportation required for employment
- Experience, ability and commitment to working with sexual minority and culturally diverse staff, participants and community.
- Knowledge of culturally based world-view and problem-solving practices individuals and families in urban neighborhoods impacted by crime, poverty, and racial inequity.
- The successful candidate must be clear a background study and have a drivers' license
- A Motor Vehicle Check (MVR) is required.
Nice To Haves
- Lived experience welcome
Responsibilities
- supporting households by providing housing stability-focused case management services related to meeting the housing needs of program participants and helping them to prevent any episodes of homelessness
- Services may include problem-solving, crisis intervention, education on tenant rights and responsibilities, mediation services, tenancy supports, and coordination with landlords.
- first line of contact for households calling the agency inquiring about Housing Services, resources, referrals, crisis intervention and problem solving
- track incoming calls
- attend community meetings
- ensure online inquiries are responded to
Benefits
- An excellent benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, vision, 403(b) plan with a match, wellness program, and other ancillary plans
- Generous PTO plan, Paid Holidays, and Float Days
- Opportunities to continue professional development
- An ALIVE Workplace that is Supportive, Positive, Healthy and Fun!
- A diverse workplace
- An outstanding reputation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
