Housing Specialist

About the Role:

Family Supportive Housing is committed to creating, designing, and implementing community services from a proactive, holistic, and person-centered approach. As a valued team member, you will provide culturally responsive, trauma-informed case management services and referrals to community resources to remove barriers to maintaining or stabilizing housing. Complete daily documentation, interpret reports and assessments from providers, and maintain complete and accurate client records.

This is an in-office position with potential to transition to hybrid after demonstrating competency and completing training.

Qualifications:

AA degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, or related field is required, with at least two years of relevant work experience. BA degree in a related Human Services field preferred, with at least one year of relevant work experience. Strongly relevant work experience of at least four years may substitute for the BA degree. 

A solid understanding of homelessness, mental health issues, substance abuse, navigation of housing resources (including eviction prevention), domestic violence, and community resources is preferred. Candidates must possess a valid Minnesota driver’s license and proof of insurance.

This job requires Case Managers to conduct in-person home visits.

About Company:

At Wilder, we know that supporting whole families starts with supporting the whole person - including our employees. When you work here, you’re not just part of a workplace; you’re part of a community committed to growth, belonging and well-being. We believe that when our staff thrive, the families and communities we serve thrive too.

We offer a whole family centered Total Rewards package, with competitive pay and benefits - including health, dental, basic life, disability, paid leave, 401k with employer match, employee wellness programs, professional development opportunities, employee resource groups, tuition discounts and development funding. There is no waiting period for employees who are eligible for our medical and dental plans, benefits begin on first day of hire. Eligible federal loans may also qualify for deferment through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). 

The Amherst H. Wilder Foundation is a nonprofit community organization that creates lasting, positive change through direct services, research and advocacy. Learn more at https://www.wilder.org/  

Online Application Information

Our application system works best using Chrome and attaching documents in PDF or Word format. Postings close at midnight Eastern Standard Time.

There are four sections to the application process, please follow these instructions carefully: 

1. Contact information. Be sure to fill out all of the required fields (marked with a red *). 
2. Verification of email address. Enter the code sent to your email address.
3. Enter Address
4. Resume and cover letter section. First upload your resume in the resume section then upload your cover letter and any other required documents mentioned in the job posting in the second upload area.
5. Questions. Answer “How did you hear about this job/posting?” question and other required questions if applicable. 
6. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Questions (EEO). We are required to ask these questions to meet state and federal compliance requirements. Your response is voluntary. If you prefer not to answer these questions you can skip them but you must check the box labeled “I have read the above invitation to self-identify as an individual with a disability”
7. Review and Edit. Here you can review and edit sections as necessary.

Job offers will be contingent on the applicant‘s proof of authorization to work in the United States and successful completion of a background check and/or other required screenings. 

Wilder is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Amherst H Wilder foundation to provide an equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons.