Women's Housing Partnership Advocate

Why Work For Simpson?

Our Mission is to house, support and advocate for people experiencing homelessness. We believe that everybody has the right to safe and affordable housing; we strive to strive to create a collaborative community with the individuals we serve, within Simpson, and with the greater community; and we advocate against the injustices of society that cause homelessness and poverty.

Simpson Housing Services Provides an Excellent Benefits Package to All Full-time Employees, Including:

• Generous PTO and 11 Additional Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts and an HSA match
• Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Up to 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Free Annual Minnesota State Park Pass or Wellness Stipend
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Dental Coverage and Vision Discount Plan
• An Incredible Culture that Encourages Career Growth and Support!

Summary

This position will work as part of a team that utilizes a Harm Reduction and Housing First Model to assist people by meeting them where they are, with housing as a primary focus. Team members will respond to each participant’s unique needs and goals by providing on-going support, advocacy and assistance in accessing community services to ensure stability in housing and integration in the community. Case Managers must be knowledgeable about and able to respond effectively to the complexities of participants’ lives and the co-occurring challenges and conditions associated with long-term homelessness.

We serve primarily BIPOC women, trans and non-binary people who have experienced homelessness.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide Relevant Support to participants to Obtain and Maintain Housing: includes outreach, networking, landlord relationships, finding and securing stable housing.
• Provide Quality Case Management: maintain a case load of 15-20 participants, providing weekly support, crisis management, assessment and goal planning.
• Complete Accurate Documentation.
• Active Team member: in a small, supportive team environment.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in human services or equal experience in field is required.
• Three or more years of experience working with single adults who have experienced long-term homelessness or personal experience with homelessness.
• Must understand and apply knowledge of domestic abuse, childhood trauma, grief and loss, sexual violence and exploitation, homelessness, social support systems, advocacy, tenant law and case management in terms of providing services to women in crisis.
• Experience with mental health and chemical health issues.
• Must be computer proficient.
• Driver’s license and car required.
• Home visitation requires the employee to be aware of personal safety.

Desired:

• Experience working with individuals who are homeless or having personally experienced homelessness.
• Very broad knowledge of housing resources.
• Bilingual skills preferred.