MFP Reg Housing Facilitator (Bismarck / SW Quarter of ND)

The Money Follows the Person project at NDCPD at Minot State University is recruiting applicants to serve as Regional Housing Facilitator in the Bismarck / Southwestern quandrant of North Dakota - APPLICANTS MUST LIVE IN THE SOUTH WEST QUADRANT OF NORTH DAKOTA!

The purpose of this project is to assist people who are elderly or disabled in getting access to decent, safe, and affordable housing. This includes assisting individuals at risk of institutionalization or homelessness. Duties specific to this position include:

• Fill out applications for housing assistance and for potential rental units.
• Assist in locating needed documents for applications.
• Attending rental unit viewings including the walk-through before signing the lease.
• Connect clients to agencies that will be providing services.
• Assure modifications and accommodations are in place when moving in and appropriate as needs change.
• Participate in the development of person-center case plans, representing the housing wishes of the target population member.
• Completing case notes per the Department of Justice settlement.

Other miscellaneous duties depending on project assignments are listed below:

• Become knowledgeable about NDCPD and carry out the assigned project goals and activities.
• Develop/disseminate material (instructional materials, articles, brochures, presentations, technical reports).
• Provide technical assistance and/or consultation to individuals, agencies, and consumers.
• Provide training and present at meetings and conferences.
• Perform research and data analysis that impact individuals with disabilities.
• Negotiate agreements following NDCPD and MSU guidelines.
• Participate in agency, statewide, and national planning/policy groups to address unmet needs and emerging issues.
• Coordinate, conduct, participate and travel to events both in and out of state.
• Provide supervision of NDCPD staff.
• Develop other external funding resources to further disability research, services, training, and technical assistance.
• Participate in internal NDCPD committees and activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

For more information, contact Ms. Cheryl Merck @ cheryl.merck@minotstateu.edu.

Position Requirements: A bachelor's degree with a major in Business or Public Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related business field or Social Work or related behavioral science is preferred, other degrees will be considered. Applicants must have 1-year related work experience. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in affordable housing development, city planning, multifamily property management, single-family real estate development, and commercial and real estate. Or banking/lending-specific work experience as described above may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis. In addition, the chosen candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check.

Compensation: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Comprehensive fringe benefit packages include employer-paid full family coverage for health insurance, TIAA-CREFF retirement plan, and tuition waiver benefits. Explore MSU Benefits.

Additional Information: Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. If questions, contact Rebecca Foster, Rebecca.d.foster@minotstateu.edu

For more information, or for accommodations contact: hr@minotstateu.edu. For Relay Services: Relay North Dakota

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Statement:

Minot State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, or other characteristic protected by law. Women, minorities, veterans, individual with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants are invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran status, and disability status as part of the application process. This information will remain confidential and separate from your application.

All information provided for this position will be available to Human Resources, and EO/Title IX for non-hiring purposes.

Confidentiality of Application Materials:

Pursuant to the NDCC 44-04-18.27, if a public entity or any person delegated authority by a public entity to review applications or make hiring decisions receives applications from three or more applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for a vacant position, the public entity or other person shall designate three or more of the qualified applicants as finalists for further consideration before the public entity or other person may issue an offer of employment to fill the position. However, if the public entity or other person does not wish to consider any of the applications further and decides not to make an offer of employment for the vacant position, the public entity need not designate any finalist. The applications and any records related to the applications which contain information that could reasonably be used to identify an applicant are exempt. Once the finalists are designated, the applications and related records of the finalists are open to the public. The public entity or other person reviewing applications on behalf of the public entity shall comply with all requirements for an executive session to discuss exempt applications. If, by the close of the application period for a vacant position, a public entity receives applications from fewer than three applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, the applications and records related to the applications are open to the public. A public entity may adopt policies regarding the release of exempt records under this section.

Veterans’ Preference:

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility prior to the job posting closure date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or NGB 22, and if claiming disabled status, a current (within the last 12 months) letter of disability from the Veterans Administration.

Clery Statement:

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Minot State University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the University's policies, procedures and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years’ worth of crime statics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the MSU Office of Safety and Security located at 500 University Ave W, Minot, ND, 58707.