Do you want to work for a demanding, but incredibly rewarding organization? Do you want to see the fruits of your labors in your clients’ successes? Phyllis Wheatley Community Center (PWCC) is an established nonprofit located in North Minneapolis and is looking for dedicated and qualified people to join our staff! Currently seeking a HOPE (Helping Our People Evolve) Youth Program Coordinator to be responsible for the successful day-to-day operations of a trauma program and associated activities.

BENEFITS:

• $1,000 hiring bonus after 3 months of employment!
• $42,500 to $46,500 annually
• Generous PTO policy
• Competitive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Facilitate multiple group courses using approved PWCC curriculum.
• Maintain a case load of clients in addition to group facilitation.
• Develop a trusting relationship with assigned clients.
• Provide information and referrals to emergency shelter, permanent housing, chemical or mental health crises, food resources, and other resources as needed.
• Develop relationships with community partner organizations that provide services to crime victims to ensure access and responsiveness to clients’ needs.
• Assess risk for violence or other abuse and conduct safety planning.
• Adhere to the ethical and legal codes and policies regarding client confidentiality.
• Maintain regular communication with Hennepin County on the progress of the performance plan.
• Document all visits with clients, including contact information, on at least a weekly basis.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or significant training in education, social work, counseling, or human services field.
• Relevant, recent experience working in the human services or healthcare fields.
• Experience in group-facilitated training or psychotherapy highly desirable.
• Additional training in one or more of the following: conflict de-escalation, negotiation, sexual assault, human trafficking, domestic violence, victim services, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to engage men, women, and youth who are offenders and/or victims of violence, assisting them to assess their needs andoffering emotional support during times of crisis.
• Knowledge of Hennepin County and Federal Government benefit programs.
• Ability to work effectively with clients across many dimensions of diversity, including cultural, socioeconomic, gender or sexual orientation, and spiritual or religious beliefs.
• Familiarity with principles of trauma-informed care, including historical trauma
• Ability to work independently or in a team to assist clients in crisis during non-traditional hours.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Understanding of the importance of customer service and being professional
• Demonstrated skills in conflict management.
• Use good judgment in recognizing the scope of authority.
• Ability to travel to within Hennepin County to meet clients.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to establish, build, and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, clients, volunteers, consultants, and more.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Licenses and/or Certifications:

· Valid driver’s license, access to reliable transportation, and the ability to meet PWCC’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 and working remotely).

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY: Phyllis Wheatley Community Center (PWCC) creates pathways for individuals to discover their strengths and take control of their futures. The programs reflect the needs of the people of North Minneapolis, a majority-African American population that has faced barriers to economic prosperity for decades. The programs provide skills training, family restorative courses, early childhood education, and other programming that allows people to lift themselves up and develop in areas that can open opportunities and remove obstacles to success.

Please send a copy of your cover letter and resume to hr@phylliswheatley.org.

Diversity and open expression are fundamental to the work of MACC. 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.

PWCC 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 https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42,500.00 - $46,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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