Supportive Housing Specialist - CCRI, Inc.

Join our Housing Support Services Team!

Full-Time Supportive Housing Specialist

Housing Stabilization Services (HSS) is a Minnesota Medical Assistance benefit established in 2020 to help people with disabilities, including mental illness and substance use disorder, and seniors find and keep housing. CCRI's Supportive Housing Specialists work closely with each person to identify, and help to overcome, any barriers to finding and/or keeping their housing.

Responsibilities: The primary responsibility of the Supportive Housing Specialist is to provide professional, client-centered guidance and support to individuals and families who reside in supportive housing. This position coordinates and collaborate with clients, property manager(s) and other agencies in the community.

Qualifications: Associate degree in social work or related field and a minimum of one (1) year of related experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience OR Highschool diploma/GED and three (3) years of direct related experience.

Experience must be in the human services field working with persons with disabilities, persons aged 65 or older, low-income households, homeless populations, substance use and/or behavioral health programs.

Must have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation with valid insurance and be able to meet employment requirements.

What are the hours?

40 hours per week Flexible Monday-Friday 8 A.M.-5 P.M.

What's in it for you?

• Rewarding work
• Flexible schedule
• Reimbursement for mileage and activity
• A 4% match on 401k contributions (immediately 100% vested and available after one year of employment)
• Positive and fun work environment
• Employee referral bonus program
• Casual dress code
• Tuition assistance/scholarship opportunities including the national Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Benefits
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
  • Medical and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
  • Health, dental and vision Insurance
  • Term life insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Paid vacation and sick time

What should you bring?

• A desire to help people
• A willingness to learn
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong writing skills
• Organizational skills
• Leadership skills
• Intermediate computer skills
• Customer service skills
• Creativity
• The ability to work well with others and show a positive attitude

Open until filled.

To apply, complete an application and submit a cover letter and résumé.
For questions, please contact Shelly Thompson, HR Director at 218-331-2028 or at SThompson@CreativeCare.org.

AA/EOE