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Form of workThe Housing Stability area of the Human Services and Public Health department is seeking a Young Adult Housing and Connection Navigator to become part of the Homeless to Housing team.
The Homeless to Housing team will assist Young Adults, ages 18-24, experiencing housing instability. This position will maintain caseloads and work with Young Adults who are at-risk of housing instability, Young Adults staying in shelters or unsheltered locations and Young Adults fleeing domestic violence. Navigators will assist the Young Adults in being connected to resources critical to support their housing stability, as well as assist them in obtaining and maintaining permanent housing.
Effective December 31, 2023, there will be a general salary adjustment of 2.5% to the minimum and maximum of the range.
Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit the employee referral program page.
Location and hours:
This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at community sites within Hennepin County and remote as job duties require. Typical work hours are Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.
This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at community sites within Hennepin County and remote as job duties require. Typical work hours are Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.
New employees who are hired into remote or hybrid positions between January 2, 2022, to December 31, 2024, will receive $500 toward the cost of establishing consistent internet connectivity, payable upon completion of 6 months of employment.
About this position type:
This is a full-time, benefit earning position.
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In this position, you will:
- Maintain a caseload of Young Adults and actively work to obtain permanent housing with them as a part of Homeless to Housing team services.
- Provide services according to the 9 Evidence-based Guiding Principles to help youth overcome homelessness.
- Work with Young Adults experiencing homelessness who may have mental health and/or substance use disorders.
- Work closely with other Young Adult serving agencies to ensure collaborative and non-duplicative services.
- Develop a youth driven Housing and goal plan.
- Make necessary referrals and Connections to community agencies when appropriate.
- If county resources are needed, collect information for eligibility review if needed to access these resources and assist Young Adults in navigating the system.
- Help Young Adults in completing the State Medical Review Team (SMRT) process and in applying for Social Security Insurance.
- Develop and cultivate relationships with landlords and property managers to connect and support Young Adults in obtaining and maintaining housing.
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.
- A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit, and access to reliable transportation for travel to various shelters and drop-in centers throughout Hennepin County and to transport clients to appointments and showings.
Nice to have:
- Experience working:
- Directly with individuals experiencing housing instability and/or homelessness.
- With Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).
- With the 9 Evidence-based Guiding Principles to help youth overcome homelessness.
- Ability to:
- Work effectively with external and internal partners.
- Communicate effectively both written and verbally.
- Work in a fast-paced environment requiring multitasking and strong time management skills.
- Knowledge of community resources and social services available to clients.
Candidates with fluency in another language(s) 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 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 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.
This position 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 background check.
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 background check.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Talent Acquisition Division
Hennepin County Human Resources Department
hr.servicecenter@hennepin.us
612-348-7855
Employment Type: Full-timeHennepin County Human Resources Department
hr.servicecenter@hennepin.us
612-348-7855
