Housing Resource Specialist Anoka County, MN - Anoka, MN $23.28 - $23.98 an hour Are you looking for a rewarding career in the northern Twin Cities metropolitan area where you can make a meaningful difference in others' lives and enjoy a positive work-life balance? Our diverse Anoka County team brings next-level talents, personalities and experiences together in ways that make us both effective and efficient. Our team of nearly 2,000 employees is united by a common mission to preserve the public's trust. We do this by bringing our very best to work every day and serving Anoka County's 345,000 citizens in a respectful, innovative and fiscally responsible manner. If your career aspirations resonate with our mission, we invite you to Find Your Path with Anoka County! Apply today to join our team. Housing Resource Specialist Making the human services system work better for everyone isn't just our motivation: it's our passion. Every question we answer, resource we recommend and family we support is driven by our commitment to helping individuals understand their options and get the support they need. Anoka County is growing and we are looking for the ideal candidate for the Housing Resource Specialist position to lead, develop, and coordinate housing services for individuals and families across the County. The Housing Resource Specialist will assist with the management of county Housing Support Services program, develop and facilitate the Housing Help Desk, facilitate the coordination of the Housing Response Team and assist in the development and coordination of supportive housing resources for individuals with disability and/or low income. This full-time benefit eligible position is located at the Anoka County Government Center, and is a part of the Planning & Operation Support Service Area, Planning and Contracting Unit within the Human Services Division. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY): Duties and Responsibilities These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Housing Resource Specialist. * Assist in the management of the Housing Support Service program by assuring that state rules and regulations are followed, programs meet requirements, and agreements are properly executed. * Actively work with providers on program improvement to assure quality service is provided. * Administer the Housing Help Desk, designed to collect and disseminate up to date information on supportive housing options and affordable housing that is available. * Screen individuals and families for services provided to the Housing Response Team and facilitate linkage to these services. * Provide technical assistance to human services staff on how to gain access to affordable housing resources and support services for individuals with disabilities and/or low income. * Support county social work staff in providing walk-in service support regarding housing/homelessness issues * Facilitate the Housing Resource Team that works across county service areas and departments to provide homeless outreach and assistance to individuals and families. * Assist with the development of local housing resources to service individuals identified for services by the Housing Resource Team. * Provide assistance in the collection of data measurements to support continued grant funding and improved service delivery. REQUIREMENTS: Minimum Qualifications * Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral Sciences, Human Services or Public Administration or closely related field. Master's Degree in Human Services preferred. * At least one year experience providing Human Services programs to clients in a government or non-profit human service agency. * At least one year experience providing support/assistance to homeless individuals and families. * Must have a valid Driver's License and successfully complete criminal and driver's license checks. OR * Equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred Qualifications * Experience using the Social Services Information System(SSIS). * Experience using the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS). Knowledge of: Human service programs in Minnesota, the goals of those programs and sources of funds for them; county social work practice, the housing and homelessness system. Ability to: Read and communicate complex information, procedures, to all levels of staff in the division; work collaboratively in a team setting, basic data collection and statistical analysis; Work independently, resolve problems, and function as part of a team; document in county and state information systems; use personal computers and application programs, including Microsoft Office products and to learn county and state information systems as directed; prioritize and execute multiple activities of high priority and demand. Skill in: Excellent oral and written communication along with interpersonal relations. GRADE LEVEL: Salary Anoka County Salary Schedule, Grade C012. Normal hiring rate: $48,422 49,875 ($23.28 $23.98 per hour) Must be promoted from lower salary range to receive increase. 2018 full salary range: $48,422 to $72,592 ($23.28 to $34.90 per hour) Career potential up to $88,628 ($42.61 per hour) After successful completion of an initial hire probationary period, eligible for a probationary period increase. Hours Full-time; 40 hours per pay week. Work schedule is primarily Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Schedule may vary based on business needs and at supervisor discretion. Selection Process The examination/selection process for this classification will consist of a rating of your training and experience from the application materials submitted. The top scoring candidates will be forwarded to the hiring department for further consideration. Additional Information Include responses to all supplemental questions with your application no later than 4:30 p.m. on the closing date of the position. Resume and cover letter submissions are accepted, but are not required. The resume cannot be used in lieu of the application. If you have a disability that would prevent you from testing for a position under standard conditions or if you wish to submit Veterans' Preference information, please notify Randi Mayer, Anoka County Employee Relations Department at 763-324-4319 so that every reasonable effort can be made to accommodate you. Anoka County, MN - 1 day ago - save job - original job Apply Now Apply On Company Site Save this job