Job description
Description
The Emergency Shelter area of Hennepin County's Health and Human Services needs you! We are seeking multiple temporary Case Management Assistants to join a team of non-congregate shelter workers to help families experiencing homelessness.
Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit employee referral program.
Location and hours:
These positions will be performed on-site at various community sites within Hennepin County. Staff are needed to work anywhere from a few shifts a week up to 40 hours per week. Shifts include Sundays through Thursdays from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m., Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. as well as a mix of evening and weekend hours.
These positions will be performed on-site at various community sites within Hennepin County. Staff are needed to work anywhere from a few shifts a week up to 40 hours per week. Shifts include Sundays through Thursdays from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m., Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. as well as a mix of evening and weekend hours.
About these position types:
These positions are limited duration (temporary), non-benefit earning positions expected to last up to six months.
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In these positions, you will:
- Work with clients experiencing homelessness who may have mental health and/or substance use disorders.
- Interact with clients face-to-face; welcoming them at entrance, providing orientation to the space, answering questions, assisting with maintenance requests, delivering meals, communicating expectations and providing resources.
- Maintain staff desk and room.
- Work with colleagues and security to provide a safe and secure environment.
- Document all shift activities.
Need to have:
- One of the following:
- Two years or more of responsible, paid social service experience providing direct client service.
- A two-year human services certificate.
- Two years or more of college coursework in the behavioral sciences.
Nice to have:
- Experience:
- Working directly with individuals experiencing homelessness.
- Working in a fast-paced environment requiring multitasking and strong time management skills.
- Strong people skills and the ability to work effectively and communicate with individuals from a variety of cultural and lifestyle backgrounds in a respectful and non-judgmental manner.
- Ability to:
- Work effectively with external and internal partners.
- Communicate effectively both in writing and verbally.
- Knowledge of community resources and social services available to clients.
Candidates with fluency in another language(s) in addition to English are encouraged to apply. Bilingual candidates who pass a language assessment may qualify for additional bilingual pay and duties.
About the department:
Human Services delivers a variety of services to individuals or families that assist with basic needs or encourage client change around specific objectives. We work with individuals as well as systems and communities in order to develop policy and advocate for the people we serve. The people we serve and our communities are connected. By helping one, we help the other.
About Hennepin County:
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align to one or more of our overarching goals - that Hennepin County residents are healthy, protected and safe, self-reliant, assured due process, and mobile.
Our employees receive a combination of generous benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (login as Guest).
Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
Your future. Made here.
About Hennepin County:
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align to one or more of our overarching goals - that Hennepin County residents are healthy, protected and safe, self-reliant, assured due process, and mobile.
Our employees receive a combination of generous benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (login as Guest).
Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
Your future. Made here.
This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.
This position may have access to systems or other documentation that contains HIPAA data.
Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a drug test and/or background check.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a drug test and/or background check.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Rebecca Maddaus
Rebecca.Maddaus@hennepin.us
Why work here?
Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed – not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others can't – including:
- Meaningful work
- Public service
- Competitive pay
- Work-life balance
- Generous benefits
- Opportunities to grow
- Commitment to your success
By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents.
Employee Benefits Summary
Visit our benefits page to learn more: bridge.hennepin.us/eligibility.
If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation/Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and/or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) .
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