Simpson Housing Services

Family Support Specialist Job at Simpson Housing Services in Minneapolis

Simpson Housing Services, Minneapolis, MN, US, 55405

Job Description

Join Simpson Housing Services as a Family Support Specialist and help families move from homelessness to stable housing. You’ll work directly with families to secure housing, increase financial stability, and build long-term independence. This role combines case management, housing navigation, and family-centered support to create lasting impact—while contributing to an equity-driven organization.

APPLY HERE: https://simpsonhousingservices.bamboohr.com/careers/445?source=aWQ9MTg%3D

Key Responsibilities:

· Support families in securing and maintaining permanent housing by meeting at their place of residence.

· Provide weekly case management and help set and achieve family-driven goals.

· Provide transportation and accompany to appointments related to their goals.

· Connect families to services in health, education, employment, and finance.

· Collaborate with landlords and community partners.

· Document services and progress in our client database in a timely manner.

What You Bring:

· Education in or experience working in Human Services or related fields

· Strong communication and problem-solving skills

· Familiarity with Housing First and harm reduction approaches

· Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license

· Strong computer skills, with experience in Microsoft Office

· Self-Initiative, patience, creativity, maturity, tact and professional boundaries

Preferred:

· 1+ year experience working with families or individuals experiencing homelessness

At Simpson, we center the dignity and potential of every person—and we’re looking for team members who do the same.

APPLY HERE: https://simpsonhousingservices.bamboohr.com/careers/445?source=aWQ9MTg%3D

Company Description

Simpson Housing Services began as an emergency overnight shelter at Simpson United Methodist Church in 1982. For four decades, we have been a leading nonprofit helping people experiencing homelessness. In response to unmet community needs, our key programs have grown to include the following: an extended-stay shelter; supportive housing programs for youth, single adults, and families; and developmental and educational services for children. We annually support 2,000 people experiencing and transitioning out of homelessness, including 300 families with 650 children.

We were one of the first Minnesota organizations to use the nationally recognized Housing First model. Individuals and families are placed into housing immediately and then supported with identified services to help address barriers. We work across the metro area, partnering with property owners and developers to connect families and individuals to affordable, sustainable housing. The majority of our program participants live in scattered-site housing or individual apartments in market-rate apartment buildings, with the largest number of participants living in Hennepin County. Last year, we provided supportive services to over 1,600 people across all our programs.

Company Description

Simpson Housing Services began as an emergency overnight shelter at Simpson United Methodist Church in 1982. For four decades, we have been a leading nonprofit helping people experiencing homelessness. In response to unmet community needs, our key programs have grown to include the following: an extended-stay shelter; supportive housing programs for youth, single adults, and families; and developmental and educational services for children. We annually support 2,000 people experiencing and transitioning out of homelessness, including 300 families with 650 children.\r\n\r\nWe were one of the first Minnesota organizations to use the nationally recognized Housing First model. Individuals and families are placed into housing immediately and then supported with identified services to help address barriers. We work across the metro area, partnering with property owners and developers to connect families and individuals to affordable, sustainable housing. The majority of our program participants live in scattered-site housing or individual apartments in market-rate apartment buildings, with the largest number of participants living in Hennepin County. Last year, we provided supportive services to over 1,600 people across all our programs.