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Ain Dah Yung Center is seeking a Transition Coach to provide housing case management to at-risk young adults. The role of the Transition Coach is to assist these young adults gain/maintain housing in our permanent supportive housing program, Mino Oski Ain Dah Yung (MOADY). The program operates using both Housing First philosophy and Harm Reduction approaches. All residents are transitioning from homelessness and may have needs focused on mental wellness, chemical health, and trauma. Salary for this position depends on experience.

Meaning "Our Home" in Ojibwe, the Ain Dah Yung Center (ADYC) provides a healing place within the community for American Indian youth and families to thrive in safety and wholeness. Mino Oski Ain Dah Yung, meaning "Our Good New Home", is a 42-unit permanent supportive housing project for clients ages 18 to 24. This program offers young adults who have experienced homelessness their own efficiency apartment with a complete suite of on-site services, including mental health, case management, safe harbor, and suicide prevention. Culturally specific indigenous approaches and traditions are interwoven throughout all programming.

Job Responsibilities:

• Partner with the Coordinated Entry System, Foster Care System, and larger community to assist eligible persons gain entry to the housing program.
• Complete client-intake and move-in processes (e.g., lease signing); focuses on recovery and client-centered care; assists in creating and following harm reduction plan; resolving crises as appropriate.
• Collaboratively develop an individualized plan, helping residents access needed resources, support & life skills to maintain housing stability & balance in all areas of life.
• Work as part of a team to provide culturally appropriate, comprehensive case management services to single young adult residents.
• Meet with residents regularly to assist them in developing and achieving goals in the areas of budgeting/finance, education, employment, mental and chemical health, transportation, housing, community involvement, family and social relationships, and other related supportive services.
• Document interactions & client progress with caseload of up to 21 participants Assess resident physical and mental wellness, needs, preferences and abilities and using these to develop tailored care plans.
• Establish person-focused system of support that integrates practices, procedures, and services within and across agencies, systems, and policies.
• Solicit and coordinate interventions and services with partner or other identified
• agencies and organizations for residents accepted into the housing program such as counseling services, job services, independent living skills training, education services, related supportive services.
• Connect residents with professional services including Adult Protective Services and maintaining consistent communication with clients to assess their wellbeing periodically and make changes to their plan as needed.
• Support residents in a manner that is holistic and recognizes the interconnectedness of their mental, physical, spiritual, and social health.
• Foster a positive, engaged resident community; assist clients with identifying and addressing community concerns/issues.
• Build relationships by interacting with individuals in an honest, dependable, authentic, caring, and supportive way
• Interact with youth/families to help them understand the interconnectedness of past, present, and future as they decide where they want to go and how to get there.
• Engage in constructive problem solving and conflict resolution; assists other team members in doing the same; facilitate peer mediation as needed.
• Interact with youth/families without labeling or judging them based on background, experiences, choices, or behaviors.
• Run groups and develop programing focused on learning life skills, mental health, healthy relationships, etc.
• Maintain knowledge of culturally specific services available in the community.
• Collect and record all required statistical information; accurately reports data in a
• timely manner in the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).
• Maintain up-to-date and organized client files through an electronic records system.
• Assist in building relationships between residents and property managers; working to prevent eviction.
• Participate in agency efforts to promote a mutually respecting, multicultural environment.
• Participate in training opportunities related to economic, racial and cultural diversity.
• Complete and maintains up-to-date knowledge and expertise in areas related to job duties, including the completion of HIPAA and Vulnerable Adult training.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Child Psychology, or related field preferred.
• Must have at least 4 years of experience working within the field of Human Services, and at least two years direct care and/or case management experience in a community service agency.
• Prior program administration and/or residential management experience preferred.
• Candidates must be knowledgeable of the Native American Indian culture, values, and family systems as well as community & educational resources.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices preferred, specifically Harm Reduction, Housing First, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Informed Care and Person-Centered approaches.
• Experience working with young adults of diverse racial and socioeconomic backgrounds, preferably in a housing and/or nonprofit organization.
• Experience working with young homeless and/or formerly homeless individuals.
• Experience delivering services to those who have experienced mental illness, alcohol or drug addiction, domestic violence, homelessness, or other trauma.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion, both personally and organizationally.
• Maintain confidentiality & understand its implications in both the workplace & the community.
• Knowledge of laws including Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA), government regulations, federal privacy act and agency rules.
• Knowledgeable about and able to respond effectively to the complexities of participants’ lives & the co-occurring challenges/conditions associated with long-term homelessness.
• Ability to interact with people in a manner which shows sensitivity, respect, and professionalism while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Ability to recognize that most Native youth and families carry historical and intergenerational trauma, as well as, present day traumas that can impact their ability to build relationships, trust government institutions, interact with social service systems and mainstream organizations.
• Ability to exercise good judgement and problem solving in a variety of circumstances.
• Must be able to think clearly and act appropriately under pressure.
• Must be able to work with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to promote a professional work environment that is affirming, respectful and understanding of diverse people.
• Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Zoom, and either Android or Apple smart phones.
• Must have valid MN Driver’s License and pass DHS Background Check.
• Must be able to work flexible hours due to community events.

Physical & Environmental Demands:

• Travel between sites and other business-related destinations.
• Learn technical information for assessment, testing, reporting, and evaluating, including the administering of the Community Assessment.
• Communicate effectively with high-risk populations and community partners.
• Frequent talking and listening.
• Facilitating educational groups of young adults.
• Standing, stooping, bending, and lifting up to 20 lbs.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers to operate computer, phones, and writing utensils.
• Occasional exposure to high-risk situations.

ADYC and Insperity provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in all agency facilities without regard to race (including hair texture and hairstyles), color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, (or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to lactation), physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related), genetic information, or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Native American’s encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $47,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• youth social work: 2 years (Preferred)
• American Indian Culture: 2 years (Preferred)
• working with homeless: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person