Housing Stability and Asset Development Specialist

Tri-County Action Program Inc•Big Lake, MN

2d•$21 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Tri-CAP is seeking a passionate, energetic, and committed individual to join their team primarily at their housing support office in Big Lake, MN. This role involves working with clients in housing and asset development programs, offering case management, support services, housing search assistance, budgeting guidance, family support, and landlord-tenant education. The specialist will build trusting relationships and provide holistic, strength-based services, including assessment, goal setting, and follow-up. They will also offer referrals, advocacy, financial coaching, and training to clients in various Family Resources programs. Additionally, the role includes providing education and resources on financial literacy, pre-employment skills, life skills, landlord-tenant rights, and asset development, both individually and in group settings. Building strong relationships with community partners, such as human service agencies and landlords, is crucial for outreach, resource enhancement, and advocacy for individuals experiencing poverty. The specialist will also recruit potential clients through community outreach and relationship building, and assist with program reporting requirements through data entry and grant writing activities.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in social work or related field and one year of career / life experience OR combination of five (5) years' career/ life experience and education.
Skills in case management including financial coaching- budgeting and credit repair.
Ability to work well in a team setting as well as individually, with very little supervision.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including networking and public speaking/presentation skills.
Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize and problem-solve effectively.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and agency software programs.
Able to identify and relate to the barriers that prevent low-income persons from becoming self-sufficient.
Must be able to pass DHS Background Study.
Ability to travel frequently throughout the service area.

Nice To Haves

Experience in coordinated entry, housing programs, employment plans, financial literacy, preferred.
Somali or Spanish Language bi-lingual preferred.

Responsibilities

Build trusting relationships and provide holistic, strength-based services (assessment, identification of strengths and barriers, goal setting, follow up) to clients; provide referrals, advocacy, financial coaching and training to those enrolled in a variety of Family Resources programs and services.
Provide education and resources to assist clients in meeting their goals, including financial literacy, pre-employment skills, life skills, landlord-tenant rights, asset development, etc. both individually and in group settings.
Build strong relationships with community partners- human service agencies, landlords, advisory boards, etc. to conduct outreach, enhance resources and advocacy efforts for people in poverty.
Recruit potential clients through community outreach and relationship building.
Assist in program reporting requirements through data entry and assist with grant writing activities.