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The Housing Stability Grants area of Health and Human Services department is seeking two Case Management Assistants to support the school to housing program. These positions will receive referrals from public school districts for families that are identified as, at risk of homelessness or unstably doubled up. These positions will support families through assessing their housing needs and identifying resources within the County or community to meet those needs, while working in close coordination with school partners and contracted housing providers.
Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500referral bonus. For more information visit the employee referral program page.
Location and hours:
These positions are remote. Remote workers may be required to come on-site 0 to 12 days a year for work meetings, trainings, or for any other reasons that their supervisor may deem necessary (may include additional days for onboarding and new employee training). Supervisors will provide as much advance notice as practicable. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. with flexibility. Based on business needs of these positions, hires must live in or relocate to Minnesota.New employees who are hired into remote or hybrid positions between January 2, 2022 to December 31, 2024, will receive $500toward the cost of establishing consistent internet connectivity, payable upon completion of 6 months of employment.
About these position types:
These are full-time, benefit earning positions.
These positions are internally classified as Case Management Assistants.
Click here to view the job classification specification.
In these positions, you will:
- Respond to families at-risk of losing their housing or doubled up referred by public school districts.
- Conduct trauma-informed, strengths-based assessments.
- Identify resources to support stable housing by determining client's eligibility for various rental assistance programs.
- Complete applications for rent assistance and enter data into the RentHelp Housing and Development Software (HDS) database.
- Attend weekly case consultation with school districts and service provider partners.
- Communicate in a professional and timely manner with families, schools, and housing partners.
- Maintain a caseload of 25-40 families for light touch or short-term services, including initial assessments.
- Serve as team lead for AmeriCorp members, volunteers, and interns by providing support for onboarding tasks.
- Attend all one to one, unit, and program meetings.
Need to have:
- One of the following:
- Two years or more of responsible, paid social service experience providing direct client service.
- A two-year human services certificate.
- Two years or more of college coursework in the behavioral sciences.
- Experience:
- Using databases and/or computer programs such as HDIS or HDS to perform data entry where accuracy is essential.
- Working with families and/or individuals at risk of losing housing or experiencing homelessness.
- Accessing community resources and/or developing partnerships with other agencies such as schools or external organizations.
- Using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Teams, and/or Word).
- Knowledge of community resources and social services available to clients.
- Ability to:
- Work effectively and communicate with individuals from a variety of cultural and lifestyle backgrounds in a respectful and non-judgmental manner.
- Make sound, independent judgment.
- Work effectively and collaboratively with external and internal partners.
Candidates with fluency in another language in addition to English are encouraged to apply. Bilingual candidates who pass a language assessment may qualify for additional bilingual pay and duties.
About the department:
Human Services delivers a variety of services to individuals or families that assist with basic needs or encourage client change around specific objectives. We work with individuals as well as systems and communities in order to develop policy and advocate for the people we serve. The people we serve and our communities are connected. By helping one, we help the other.
About Hennepin County:
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align to one or more of our overarching goals - that Hennepin County residents are healthy, protected and safe, self-reliant, assured due process, and mobile.
Our employees receive a combination of generous benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (login as a guest).
Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
Your future. Made here.
About Hennepin County:
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align to one or more of our overarching goals - that Hennepin County residents are healthy, protected and safe, self-reliant, assured due process, and mobile.
Our employees receive a combination of generous benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (login as a guest).
Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
Your future. Made here.
This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.
These positions may have access to systems or other documentation that contains HIPAA data.
Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a drug test that may include testing for cannabis and/or a criminal background check.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Hennepin County Human Resources Department
HR.ServiceCenter@hennepin.us
612-348-7855
Why work here?
Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed – not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others can't – including:
- Meaningful work
- Public service
- Competitive pay
- Work-life balance
- Generous benefits
- Opportunities to grow
- Commitment to your success
By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents.
Employee Benefits Summary
Visit our benefits page to learn more: bridge.hennepin.us/eligibility.
If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation/Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and/or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) .
