HRA Mobility Coordinator - REPOST

This position is eligible for a hybrid (both remote and onsite) telework arrangement. Candidate's permanent residence must be in Minnesota or Wisconsin.
We are the Metropolitan Council, the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services. More information about us on our website.
We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
The Community Development Division is responsible for the Council's regional growth strategy, planning and technical assistance to local communities, parks and open space, Livable Communities grants to local governments, and the Metropolitan Housing and Redevelopment Authority (Metro HRA).
Metropolitan Council Housing and Redevelopment Authority (Metro HRA) administers the federal Housing Choice Voucher program and related programs on behalf of nearly 100 suburban and rural communities throughout Anoka, Carver, and most of suburban Hennepin and Ramsey counties. Metro HRA serves low-income seniors, families and households, as well as individuals living with disabilities.
How your work would contribute to our organization and the Twin Cities region:
The HRA Mobility Coordinatoris responsible for providing coaching services to families with housing choice vouchers as a part of the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Mobility Demonstration Program. The Mobility Demonstration Program builds upon recent research that shows growing up in neighborhoods with lower levels of poverty improves children's academic achievement and reduces intergenerational poverty. The Demonstration will use prescribed methodologies to help families gain access to low-poverty neighborhoods with high-performing schools and other strong community resources. The HRA Mobility Coordinator will work with families as they choose between neighborhoods, prepare applications, search for homes, and as they transition into their new neighborhoods. The HRA Mobility Coordinator also hosts workshops, performs landlord outreach and works closely with other program staff to assist families in their moves.

• Manage a caseload of clients with housing vouchers to assist them in moving to an opportunity area.
• Assess household strengths and barriers to moving.
• Assist household in developing goals to prepare for the move and assess progress.
• Support housing search for households participating in HUD's Mobility Demonstration Program to assist them in moving to an opportunity area.
• Host group workshops for households to learn how to search for units on the private rental market and how to maintain tenancy with property owners.
• Assist households in contacting potential property owners, attend unit tours, and assist with rental applications.
• Provide post-move support to households by performing in-home check-ins to ensure they are transitioning smoothly into their new community.
• Track client and property owner data using agency provided software programs and HUD guidance.

Any of the following combinations of experience (case management experience with the Housing Choice Voucher program, or other public assistance program of which at least one (1) year involved coaching or motivating low-income families to make changes) and completed education (degree field of study in Social Work, Social Services, Psychology, Housing, or a related field).

• High school diploma/GED with six (6) years of experience
• Associate degree with four (4) years of experience
• Bachelor's degree with two (2) years of experience

What additional skills and experience would be helpful in this job (desired qualifications):

• Knowledge of trauma informed care strategies and/or practices
• Motivational interviewing skills.
• Knowledge of fair housing laws and local rental market.
• Experience working with the Housing Choice Voucher program or other similar rental assistance program determining eligibility or explaining program rules.
• Experience working 1:1 with people that belong to marginalized communities in a way that promotes equity, inclusion, and empowerment.
• Ability to communicate fluently in Somali.

What knowledge, skills and abilities you should have within the first six months on the job:

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations and policies related to housing assistance.
• Knowledge of outreach strategies to engage private owners and/or property managers that are potential participants in the Demonstration's program.
• Knowledge of racial and social equity, and an ability to participate in conversations about race and equity.
• Skilled in conducting tenant education and housing search workshops.
• Skilled in providing appropriate community service information and referrals to Demonstration participants.
• Effective case management skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently to meet deadlines.
• Ability to engage communities and maintain positive working relationships with Demonstration participants, owners and/or property managers, community organizations, and other human services agencies, and coworkers.
• Ability to understand the impacts of systemic and institutional racism within Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities when working with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to assist Demonstration participants with housing search and lease ups.

What you can expect from us:

• We offer the opportunity to make a difference and positively influence the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
• We encourage our employees to develop their skills through on-site training and tuition reimbursement.
• We provide a competitive salary, excellent benefits and a good work/life balance.

Union/Grade: American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees/Grade F
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Safety Sensitive: No
Full Salary Range: $32.09 - $48.44 hourly / $66,747 - $100,755 annually
Anticipated Hiring Range: $32.09 - $35.52 hourly / $66,747 - $73,882 annually
What your work environment would be:
You would perform your work in a standard office setting. Work may sometimes require travel between your primary work site to other sites.
What steps the recruitment process involves:

1. We review your minimum qualifications.
2. We rate your education and experience.
3. We conduct a structured panel interview.
4. We conduct a selection interview.

Once you have successfully completed the steps above, then:
If you are new to the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a background check which verifies education, employment, and criminal history. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the job. If you have a criminal conviction, you do not automatically fail. The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis, based on whether they are related to the job and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation.
If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a criminal background check if the job you're applying for is safety sensitive, is a supervisory or management job, is in the Finance, Information Services, Audit, or Human Resources departments, or has access to financial records, files/databases, cash, vouchers or transit fare cards. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the position.
IMPORTANT: If you make a false statement or withhold information, you may be barred from job consideration.
The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and veteran-friendly employer. The Council is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the region and strongly encourages persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please email HR-OCCHealth@metc.state.mn.us.Employment Type: Full-Time