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The Arc Minnesota wants you! We are seeking someone who is connected and engaged in their community and enjoys building relationships with people of all backgrounds and experiences.

Are you passionate about Social Justice? Are you someone who naturally draws others into your vision for a brighter future? Are you excited about how advancing Disability Justice can create a better world for everyone? 

The Arc Minnesota believes in a world where all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are valued, respected, and thriving. We are looking to grow our team with visionary, talented and creative staff members who can help us achieve our mission.

If you value bringing people together around a cause, building relationships, and working with a high degree of purpose, this could the role for you! You would work alongside a passionate team, dedicated to building a welcoming world where people with IDD have the power to change systems and society, communities are centered in justice, and all people have belonging and freedom. 

If you’re excited about our mission and our work, continue reviewing this job posting to learn how YOU can be a part of it!

Organization & Position Summary:

The Arc Minnesota promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, actively supporting them and their families in a lifetime of full inclusion and participation in their communities. 

The Housing Access Coordinator provides housing access services to adults who have disabilities and are accessing services funded by Medical Assistance. This position will:

• Provide individual support and housing services to individuals with a range of disabilities
• Assist people moving to a home or apartment of their own 
• Work with individuals accessing Housing Access Services, Housing Access Coordination, Transitional Services, and Housing Stabilization Services 
• Consistently demonstrate and model The Arc Minnesota Values of Human and Civil Rights, Self-Advocacy and Self Direction, Equity and Belonging, and Disability and Racial Justice 

Compensation & Benefits:

• Generous time off policies
• Remote work options and flexible schedules, because we understand the importance of your life OUTSIDE of the workplace
• Wages STARTING at $21-$23 per hour, depending on experience
• The Arc Minnesota offers health insurance through Blue Cross / Blue Shield with an employer funded HSA (depending on plan design)
• Dental insurance 
• The opportunity to make a difference in YOUR community & and in the lives of Minnesotans with Disabilities

Major Responsibilities:

• Ensures The Arc Minnesota and its partners are working collectively and collaboratively to achieve all required contract and billing deliverables.
• Assists eligible movers with disabilities in obtaining inclusive, independent housing and community living outcomes.
• Participates in statewide teleconferences and meetings to review program outcomes.
• Determines the eligibility of persons seeking assistance under these programs.
• Provides direct housing related services to eligible persons with disabilities.
• Assists individuals to develop person-centered planning housing goals.
• Locates suitable, affordable, and accessible housing for individuals with a range of disabilities.
• Represents the agency in appropriate educational, county, and state committees and utilizes information to develop and/or improve The Arc Minnesota’s programs as directed.
• Strategically and effectively pursues outreach to build referrals to our housing programs.
• Maintains and builds knowledge of housing supports and services that affect the lives of people with I/DD and other disabilities in assigned region.
• Serves as The Arc Minnesota’s representative for designated advocacy coalitions and/or collaborative agency initiatives when directed.
• Assists in identifying and sharing success stories of movers with disabilities who have achieved greater independence through our housing programs.
• Maintains records of individuals served for effective service delivery and grant reporting.
• Timely turnaround of paperwork, financial documents, and reports.
• Focuses on detail and accurate paperwork for billing purposes.
• Provides activity reporting and statistical reporting of all individual advocacy and program related activities and communicates trends and critical issues.

Qualifications:

• BA/BS in human services or related field preferred but not required
• 1-3 years of human services experience preferred
• Knowledge of, and ability to, provide accurate information and assistance to people applying for Federal and State public assistance programs.
• Soundly proficient technology skills
• Experience working directly with people with disabilities.
• Ability to work with multiple community partners
• Knowledge of, and providing information and assistance in applying for publicly financed housing
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Knowledge of rental housing market in assigned region and surrounding communities
• Must have reliable transportation to serve eligible participants throughout assigned region
• Familiarity with County Social Services and Financial Assistance Programs preferred
• Demonstrates a passion for assisting people with disabilities in finding a home of their own

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirement for the performance of this position. This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. 

The Arc Minnesota is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer. 

We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request an accommodation, contact Human Resources by phone at (952) 683-7973 or by email at archr@arcminnesota.org.