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The Organization:

Model Cities of St. Paul, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating transformational, community-driven opportunities that address root causes of racial and socio-economic inequities. Founded in 1967, our mission is to promote social and economic prosperity by providing access to opportunities that stabilize and develop families and communities. Model Cities provides an array of services including those that address barriers related to homelessness, affordable housing and homeownership, economic development, personal wealth and asset building and youth development.

Our organization is committed to promoting a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace, which ensures our services respond effectively to the evolving needs of our community. Our Board, leadership team and staff are broadly representative of the 65% BIPOC communities we serve.

Job Description:

The Housing Support Services Manager provides professional-level management and coordination of our agency’s supportive services for families who have experienced homelessness and are living in permanent supportive housing. Our Supportive Housing Team has years of experience supporting families to achieve their personal goals and maintain housing stability. Our work environment requires critical thinking combined with the ability to hold compassion and accountability for self and others. As a Housing Support Services Manager, you will lead and provide supervision to the Supportive Housing Team, manage program requirements and reporting, be a part of the agency’s management team, and develop and implement new programming to better serve families with the greatest barriers, to assist them in reaching their greatest successes. Housing Support Services Manager should demonstrate leadership, cultural understanding, respect, resilience, adaptability, conflict resolution, and resourcefulness. In this role, interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusting relationships through collaboration will be vital, as well as crisis management skills. The Housing Support Services Manager will be under the direct supervision of the Director of Community Services.

Minimum Qualification:

• Baccalaureate degree (Master’s degree preferred) in non-profit management or related human services field with at least three years of program management experience working in a nonprofit human service agency, preferably in a supervisory or administrative management role.
• In lieu of a Baccalaureate or Master’s degree, must have at least six years of experience in non-profit management or related human services field with at least three years of program management experience working in a nonprofit human service agency, preferably in a supervisory or administrative management role.
• Must possess strong relationship and time management skills and demonstrate proficient written and verbal communication skills.
• Should have previous experience in grants management.
• Applicant must have the ability to lead and provide support using culturally-responsive approaches and build collaborative working relationships.
• Must have experience working with high risk populations and/or special needs populations that are culturally diverse.
• Knowledge of supportive housing and supportive services for formerly homeless individuals and families, a plus.
• Previous experience working in an urban community is a plus. Valid Minnesota Driver’s license required with a good driving record, be able to transport clients as needed, operate a dependable car and maintain current auto insurance.
• Able to work in the evenings and on weekends as needed. Criminal Background Check required for this position

Compensation: High 40’s–Low 50’s (Depending on Qualifications)

How to Apply:

Please send cover letter, resume and an unofficial copy of transcripts to:

Attention: Director of Community Services
Model Cities of St. Paul, Inc.
839 University Avenue West, St. Paul, MN 55104
Fax: 651-293-1928

Email: jobs@modelcities.org

No telephone calls will be accepted.

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