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Youth Support Specialist

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Simpson Housing Services

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United States , Edina

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23.00 - 25.00 USD / Hour
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Job Description:

This position will work as part of our Family and Youth Housing team to support young adults (ages 18-24) living in a supportive housing apartment building in Edina, MN. The goals of the program are to partner with young adults to obtain and retain stable housing, increase economic resources, and improve overall stability outcomes for each household.

Job Responsibility:

  • Complete intakes and assist with housing placement of new participants
  • Orient participants to Simpson policies/procedures
  • Meet weekly for 60 minutes or more with each household at their place of residence
  • Partner with participants to develop self-defined goals focused on improving stability and achieving greater independence
  • Provide transportation assistance and accompany to appointments related to their goals
  • Support and explore community resources when participants are struggling with mental health concerns and healthy functioning
  • Support skill development to achieve a greater level of autonomy
  • Simultaneously working with individuals or parents to improve health and educational outcomes and strengthen community connections
  • Formally review individual initial and ongoing goal plans every 90 days
  • Partner with participants to address barriers to housing: such as a lack of proper ID, evictions and/or criminal record expungement, etc
  • Build relationships with property management to facilitate effective communication with participants to securing housing as well as address and ongoing tenancy concerns
  • Facilitate one on one tenancy education with each household to understand their lease and know their rights and responsibilities as a tenant
  • Partner with participants to obtain furniture and other necessary household items
  • Partner with participants to address housekeeping needs
  • Partner with participants to prepare for independent housing without services
  • Partner with participants to access and maintain government benefits
  • Partner with participants to connect with education, training, and/or employment
  • Explore banking, savings programs, debt management, credit counseling, and budgeting tools to achieve a sustainable financial life
  • Demonstrate the ability to work within a team setting, with an emphasis on leadership, self-initiative, patience, creativity, maturity, and tact
  • Communicate and coordinate services with all team members. Attend regular team meetings, other required meetings
  • Develop and maintain positive working relationships with staff, volunteers, and participants
  • Maintain individual electronic Client Track files, including timely detailed case notes of each interaction
  • Maintain accurate records including time sheets, credit card statements, client expenses, and mileage reimbursement

Requirements:

  • Driver’s License and access to a safe, reliable and insured vehicle
  • Possess strong computer skills, with experience in Microsoft Office
  • Demonstrate ability to learn and use computer database for client records
  • Bachelor’s degree in human services, or related field
  • Minimum of 1-year experience in providing direct social services
  • Experience with low-income people, people experiencing homelessness, diverse populations, and those who have mental health, chemical use, and trauma histories

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Job Posted:
April 16, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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