Who We Are

Sabathani Community Center (SCC) is a 58-year-old African American institution and nonprofit serving a multi-cultural community of 50,000 community members in South Minneapolis. SCC was founded in 1966 by a handful of concerned community members seeking to address social and economic disparities in underserved communities in the areas of youth programming, housing, health and education. The organization is a major resource hub expanding services within the South Minneapolis community. Learn more at www.sabathani.org.

Why You'll Love Working Here

Sabathani Community Center has a rich history of serving South Minneapolis with a mission focused on "providing people of all ages and cultures with essential resources that inspire them to improve their lives and build a thriving community."

Sabathani Community Center (SCC) considers diversity, equity, and inclusion to be among our core values. We are committed to providing and promoting a diverse and inclusive environment, giving each person the opportunity to succeed professionally. By doing so, we thrive as an organization through diversity and the unique qualities and life experiences our employees bring to the workplace. SCC considers equal opportunity and non-discrimination to be fundamental to the mission and objectives of the organization. All staff hired at SCC are encouraged to embrace, continually support, and enhance social equity within our organization and in our community.

Wages & Benefits

$21.00 - $24.00 per hour; generous paid time off; 11 paid holidays per year; flexible scheduling; medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, and retirement plan; immediate eligibility for matching in the retirement savings plan, immediate vesting of employer contribution.

Schedule

This is a hybrid position and may require working some evenings or weekends. It also requires travel within the community and high engagement.

A Typical Day in the Life...

A typical day as Sabathani's Housing Stability Coordinator provides an opportunity to support students and families at risk of homelessness within the school system. This role involves assessing needs, coordinating services, and implementing strategies to prevent homelessness, ensuring that students can remain focused on their education. Responsibilities will include the following:

Assessment and Intake

• Conducting comprehensive assessments to identify families and students facing housing instability or homelessness.
• Providing a welcoming and non-judgmental intake process for families seeking assistance.

Case Management

• Developing and implementing individualized case management plans for students and their families.
• Connecting participants with necessary resources including housing assistance, financial support, and social services.
• Monitoring participant progress, setting goals, and adjusting plans as needed.

Education and Advocacy

• Working closely with school personnel to raise awareness about housing instability and homelessness.
• Advocating on behalf of students and families to ensure their educational needs are met.

Resource Coordination

• Collaborating with local agencies, non-profits, and community resources to access housing-related services, financial aid, employment services, legal services, mental health support, and other vital resources.
• Maintaining an up-to-date database of available resources and referral contacts.

Crisis Intervention

• Providing immediate assistance in crisis situations related to housing instability.
• Developing and implementing crisis intervention plans to prevent homelessness.

Who You Are

• You preferably have previous experience in case management, social work, or related roles, particularly with a focus on homeless prevention or social services.
• You are trained (or willing to be trained) in mediation.
• You have prior knowledge of local community resources, housing assistance programs, and social services.
• You have strong communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• You possess the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse groups including students, families, and school staff.
• It is preferable that you are proficient in case management software and basic computer applications.
• You have a valid driver's license, access to reliable transportation, and the ability to meet Sabathani'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 (not applicable for new hires living out of state).

Diversity and open expression are fundamental to the work of Sabathani Community Center. 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, LGBTQI+ and gender fluid or gender nonconforming, individuals with disabilities (both seen and unseen), veterans, people of any age or family status. 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 age, race, color, religion, disability, marital status, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, genetic information or a protected veteran's status.

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

Sabathani Community Center 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 . 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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