PRIDE Drop-In Coordinator in Minneapolis, Minnesota at " Metropolitan Alliance of Connected Communities"

Title: PRIDE Drop-In Coordinator
Job Category: Health/ Human Services
Requisition Number: PRIDE002216
Job Type: Full-Time
Minneapolis, MN, 55407, United States

Description

Who We Are

For more than 140 years, The Family Partnership has built strong families, vital communities, and better futures for children. We fulfill our mission through counseling, education, and advocacy, primarily in the greater Minneapolis and St. Paul area. The Family Partnership was founded in 1878 as the Minneapolis Humane Society to protect and serve children that were being abused or exploited. Along with a few name changes, our work has continually transformed to anticipate and address the evolving needs of families and individuals, many of whom are the most vulnerable in our community.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At The Family Partnership, we partner with you and in turn, we partner with those we serve. Our programs holistically address the needs of people in our community. Through our two-generation (2Gen) or whole family approach, we work with people so they can heal from trauma and adversity and move towards greater health and well-being. Our shared values establish a common purpose across our array of programs and services. You can bring your authentic self to the workplace, while practicing both cultural competence and inclusivity. We’re known for developing future leaders in the non-profit space and we expect employees to share their views. Our culture is one of open communication and transparency regardless of job level.

Wages

$20.00 - $21.00 per hour depending on qualifications and level of experience

Benefits

• $1,000 hiring bonus after 3 months of employment
• Generous paid time off, plus 10 paid holidays
• Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and options for Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Long-term disability insurance – the employer pays the premiums
• Employer-paid basic life insurance with the option for additional coverage paid by the employee
• Voluntary benefits: Accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, short-term disability insurance
• TFP sponsors a retirement plan with a tiered vesting schedule based on years of service, plus a 2% employer contribution after one year of service.

Because TFP is a member with Metropolitan Alliance of Connected Communities (MACC) who partners with St. Mary’s University, TFP employees and their spouses are also eligible for the following benefits at St. Mary’s University:

• Discounted tuition for Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate programs
• Professional development opportunities
• Access to advancement (internships, job placement, field practice)

Job Summary

The Family Partnership is seeking a PRIDE Drop-In Coordinator to provide support, crisis intervention and advocacy services to individuals who are victims of sex trafficking, sexual exploitation, or prostitution. This is a regular, full-time position that will work 37.5 hours per week (7.5 hours per day).

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention, support, information, and referrals to PRIDE Drop-In participants.
• Connect clients with community resources and assist clients in accessing and utilizing available services.
• Assist clients in obtaining housing resources and support.
• Coordinate services between clients and external providers including probation officers, social workers, treatment centers, shelter teams, therapists, and medical professionals.
• Assist participants with use of the PRIDE Drop-In clothing closet, laundry facilities, respite room, and shower as needed.
• Provide orientation to all new participants regarding Drop-In space usage, facilities, and appliances.
• Engage participants in activities including board games, arts and crafts, television viewing, and other supportive interactions.
• Create and maintain a safe and welcoming environment by ensuring participants follow Drop-In center guidelines.
• Maintain an orderly and up-to-date inventory of program supplies and coordinate restocking needs with designated program staff.
• Maintain supplies of standard forms, promotional materials, and program documents.
• Set up and clean PRIDE Drop-In rooms and shared spaces.
• Report major repair needs and equipment failures to the Office Manager.
• Document Drop-In center attendance, participant activities, facility usage, and engagement.
• Maintain and foster relationships with partner organizations that provide resources and support to program participants.

What You Bring

• High School Diploma.
• It is preferred if you have one year of experience engaging and mentoring unsheltered individuals and/or survivors of sex trafficking or sexual exploitation.
• Survivor experience is valued, and survivors of trafficking are encouraged to apply.
• Skills in facilitating groups with individuals of diverse ages, comprehension levels, and learning styles.
• Ability to work evening and weekend hours as needed.
• Ability to write in English sufficiently to provide correct grammar in client case notes and written documents on behalf of clients.
• An understanding of issues important to urban, low-income communities, communities of color, LGBTQIA+ communities, and other oppressed and/or vulnerable populations.
• Knowledge and understanding of co-occurring mental health and chemical dependency concerns when working with at-risk populations.
• Effective leadership skills with the ability to motivate others, develop professional relationships, and collaborate effectively with staff.
• Ability to maintain client confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Valid driver’s license, access to reliable transportation, and the ability to meet TFP’s driving record requirements. Please note that if the license was not issued in the state of Minnesota, you have 60 days after becoming a Minnesota resident in which to apply for your Minnesota driver's license or permit.

Diversity and open expression are fundamental to the work of The Family Partnership. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment where everyone can belong. Every member of our team enriches our work by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our sector: individuals who identify as BIPOC, Indigenous or people of culture, LGBTQI+ and gender fluid or gender nonconforming, individuals with disabilities (both seen and unseen), veterans, people of any age or family status. We value the contributions of a diverse workforce, and we welcome and encourage applications from all underrepresented groups. We encourage you to apply even if you feel like you don't fit 100% of the technical requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, disability, age, marital status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, criminal history (justice-impacted status), housing or homelessness status, height, or weight.

Our organization has a partnership with Metropolitan Alliance of Connected Communities (MACC) to provide administrative services including management of the hiring process. If you apply for this position, you may see references to MACC in some online materials.

The Family Partnership participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. See E-Verify’s official poster at https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf. See E-Verify’s Right to Work poster at https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf.

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