Lindquist Case Manager

The Link•Minneapolis, KS

5d•$23 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Link works with youth and young families to overcome poverty and social injustice through supportive housing, intensive case management, and skills development. Lindquist Apartments is a supportive housing community for formerly homeless youth ages 16–24, many of whom face mental illness, substance use, major medical conditions, and other barriers to housing stability. The program uses a harm-reduction and youth-development approach to support residents in maintaining housing while working toward self-sufficiency and independence. The Case Manager provides assessments and evaluations, collaborates with residents on Individual Service Plans and housing-stability strategies, and monitors progress toward goals. The role provides resources, referrals, advocacy, and independent-living skills instruction. It is a full-time, non-exempt position based in North Minneapolis, with regular hours Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The position requires driving on behalf of The Link, including driving a 14-person passenger van, and may require a variable schedule with some evenings, overnights, and weekends as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience working with homeless or at-risk populations.
Knowledge of child welfare systems and community resources.
Ability to work effectively with and relate to diverse populations.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate, track, and complete multiple tasks while adapting to changing priorities.
Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; the knowledge and skills section also lists Access and other data systems.
Experience with office equipment such as photocopiers, fax machines, and typewriters.
Desire to continuously learn for personal and professional growth.
High level of personal and professional integrity, including ability to protect and maintain confidentiality.
Professional demeanor and high level of administrative, fiscal, and personnel management ability.
Successful completion of required criminal and motor vehicle background checks and pre-employment criminal background screening; qualifications also specify no criminal background.
Clean driving record, valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and ability to maintain a good driving record and required insurance coverage for work-related travel. Required coverage is $100,000 bodily injury per person and $300,000 bodily injury per accident.
Comfort driving a 14-person passenger van and meeting the employer’s insurance requirements.
Ability to work a variable schedule, including some evenings, overnights, and weekends as needed.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including lifting and/or moving up to 20 pounds.

Responsibilities

Provide case management to Lindquist Apartments residents, focusing on housing stability.
Support clients in identifying health, wellness, and education needs.
Assess barriers and resource needs related to case planning; connect clients with community services and resources.
Support residents in setting and pursuing goals.
Advocate and serve as a liaison in client-landlord relationships and with other service providers.
Assist clients in living independently and provide independent-living skills instruction.
Conduct consistent home visits with clients.
Provide transportation for clients as availability permits.
Maintain current records of client interactions and contacts made on clients’ behalf.
Monitor and report residents’ progress on an ongoing basis.
Support clients in managing their subsidy allocation and completing benefits paperwork and documentation, including navigating systems.
Preserve the integrity of the programs and agency and support the agency’s mission, vision, and equity, diversity, and inclusion values.
Maintain positive, professional relationships with coworkers, clients, and related parties; contribute as a team member and assist where needed.
Help create a safe, respectful, and healthy environment where people can grow and learn.
Participate in special projects, meetings, and trainings as required.
Act as an on-call Manager when needed.
Drive a 14-person passenger van and make weekly grocery store or food pantry trips.
Perform other duties as assigned.