Come join our life-changing team building hope, resilience and well-being as a Family Coordinator!Shift Details: Full-time - 40 hours/week Compensation: $50,000-$55,000 annual salary Location: Vista 44 - Hopkins, MN About the job: The Family Coordinator at Vista 44, a family-centered permanent supportive housing project, plays a crucial role in supporting and empowering families transitioning from homelessness/housing insecurity to stable housing. This position involves providing holistic case management services, coordinating support resources, and fostering a safe and inclusive community environment for residents. The Family Coordinator ensures that families receive comprehensive services tailored to their individual needs, promoting self-sufficiency and long-term stability. The Family Coordinator works collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to create a nurturing and supportive environment that enhances the well-being and quality of life for all residents. Essentials: Housing Case Management and Support:
- Conduct thorough assessments of family needs and develop individualized service plans.
- Provide ongoing housing case management, including regular check-ins, goal setting, and progress evaluations.
- Assist families in accessing community resources such as healthcare, education, employment, and childcare services.
- Facilitate referrals to external agencies for specialized services and support.
Coordination of Services:
- Collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure families receive comprehensive support.
- Organize and lead workshops, support groups, and educational programs for residents.
- Coordinate with property management to address housing-related issues and ensure a safe living environment.
- Develop and maintain relationships with local service providers, schools, and community organizations.
Advocacy and Empowerment:
- Advocate for the needs and rights of families within the housing project and the broader community.
- Empower families by providing information, resources, and support to enhance their self-sufficiency.
- Promote family involvement in decision-making processes and community activities.
Documentation and Reporting:
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all housing case management activities and resident interactions.
- Prepare regular reports on family progress, service utilization, and program outcomes.
- Ensure compliance with all funding and regulatory requirements.
Community Building:
- Foster a sense of community among residents through the organization of events and activities.
- Mediate conflicts and facilitate communication between residents and staff.
- Encourage resident participation in community-building initiatives.
Team Collaboration:
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including property management, social workers, counselors, and healthcare professionals, to provide comprehensive support to families.
- Participate in regular team meetings and case conferences to discuss family progress, challenges, and solutions.
- Provide support, guidance, and training to any volunteers and interns involved in the program.
Job Highlights:
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- HSA & FSA Programs
- Employer Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term/Long-Term Disability
- Quality training, continuing career education and leadership programs
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday & Sick Days)
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services or related. Equivalent lived experience working with families in supportive housing or social services settings will be considered.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in housing case management, social services, or a related field, with a preference for experience working with child welfare involved families or families experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
- In-depth knowledge of local community resources and experience in developing and maintaining community partnerships.
- Demonstrated commitment to DEIB.
About Us: Vista 44 is part of Volunteers of America MN/WI which serves as an affiliate of the Volunteers of America parent organization. Volunteers of America Minnesota is a nonprofit health and human services organization that annually serves more than 25,000 children, adolescents and their families, older adults, students, persons with disabilities and special needs, and adults completing incarceration. Since 1896, we have helped people gain self-reliance, dignity, and hope. Take pride in helping others and join us today! At VOA, we celebrate sharing, encouraging and embracing diversity. Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports our organizations' shared commitment to our mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)