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Position Summary: The Street Outreach Worker works varying shifts including some weekends to provide street-based services to homeless, precariously housed, runaway and at-risk youth/young adults in collaboration with StreetWorks Collaborative and other organizations. The Street Outreach Worker provides access to shelter and/or housing and satisfies/provides resources for other basic needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Conduct Street-based outreach to identify youth and young adults up to age 24 who are experiencing homelessness, precariously housed, runaway and/or otherwise at-risk.
• Responsible for assessing youth using the Coordinated Entry System, tracking & collecting client information for funding purposes.
• Process housing intake and assessments to determine housing needs and preferences; and accept internal referrals from Ain Dah Yung Center, the Street Works Collaborative and other Social Serving Agencies
• Responsible for delivering culturally sensitive outreach services as part of a mobile Street Works team to youth and young adults located at identified locations in the twin cities metro including train platforms, encampments, and engaging them to obtain safe and affordable shelter and housing opportunities.
• Identify, develop and maintain referral partnerships with local social service agencies that effectively assist clients to achieve their basic needs and life goals in areas including education, employment, mental and physical health.
• Offer care and service coordination in partnership with other nonprofits, law enforcement, behavioral health services, and medical providers to ensure clients receive the help they need.
• Work closely with Hennepin/ Ramsey County, the Department of Human Services, Public Housing, Metro Transit, and other community partners to ensure housing and services are secured.
• Build strong networks within the schools that they partner with, and the various school administrations.
• Fosters a positive, engaged community.
• Listen to client concerns and provide crisis intervention as required.
• Accessing mental health crisis services or Adult Protective Services for residents is a common component of the position.
• Assist client develop independent living skills.
• Distribute and track health and personal care supplies, food, and access to transportation.
• Transports or arranges public transportation for clients to medical, court, or other appointments.
• Collaborate as a member of the larger Ain Dah Yung Center Team and serve as a housing resource expert as needed.
• Collects and records all required statistical information; accurately reports data in a timely manner.
• Prepare monthly statistical reports and other data as required by the Street Works Collaborative
• Prepare financial assistance requests through the Street Works Collaborative and make sure all required documents are present in the request.
• Participates in agency efforts to promote a mutually respecting, multicultural environment; participates in training opportunities related to economic, racial, and cultural diversity as requested.
• Attend all Agency and Street Outreach meetings and trainings including the completion of HIPAA, Vulnerable Adult training, and Mandated reporting for minors.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion, both personally and organizationally
• Must be able to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the clients.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:
• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) required.
• 2+ years of experience working with youth in an educational, human services, or homeless youth nonprofit setting.
• Experience working with youth and/or young adults of diverse racial and socioeconomic backgrounds, preferably in a housing and/or nonprofit organization.
• Must have experience working with at- risk populations and the ability to work constructively with youth who exhibit a wide array of challenging behaviors.
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to American Indian culture, values, community, and family systems required.
• Clear understanding of structural racism and historical trauma and its impact on the American Indian community.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices preferred, specifically Harm Reduction, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Informed Care and Person-Centered approaches.
• Must be cognizant and sensitive to the needs of homeless youth and at-risk families.

Supervisory Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following.
Managing People - Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth. Includes subordinates in planning. Makes self-available to subordinates. Provides direction and gains compliance. Provides regular performance feedback. Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities.

Base Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following.
Achievement Focus - Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles. Measures self against standard of excellence. Recognizes and acts on opportunities. Sets and achieves challenging goals. Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
Communications - Exhibits good listening and comprehension. Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form. Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally. Keeps others adequately informed. Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
Planning and Organization - Integrates changes smoothly. Plans for additional resources. Prioritizes and plans work activities. Sets goals and objectives. Uses time efficiently. Works in an organized manner.
Managing Participant Focus - Develops new approaches to meeting participant needs. Establishes service criteria. Monitors participant fulfillment. Promotes participant focus. Provides training in participant service delivery.
Problem Solving - Develops alternative solutions. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Identifies problems in a timely manner. Resolves problems in early stages. Works well in group problem solving situations.

Language Ability:
Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Write simple correspondence. Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees.

Mathematical Ability:
Add and subtract two digit numbers and multiply/divide with 10's and 100's. Perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.

Reasoning Ability:
Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills:
Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, etc.)

Certificates and Licenses:
Valid Minnesota Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record as outlined in the employee handbook.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Frequent talking and listening. Standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and bending. Lifting up to 40 lbs. Be able to climb several levels of stairs. Frequent use of hands and fingers to operate computers, phones, and writing utensils. Vision requirements as required by having possession of valid Minnesota Driver’s License. Occasional exposure to high-risk situations.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

We are seeking a full-time Safe Harbor Mobile Case Manager provide mobile services to Sexually Exploited Youth [SEY] individuals at the Emergency Shelter and Youth Lodge to include housing assessments and culturally responsive programming. The Case Manager will use a positive youth development framework to build a relationship with SEY clients to meet them where they are at. This position will provide a foundational base for their healing and further growth and to achieve greater physical, mental, spiritual and emotional health. The Case Manager will collaborate with other teams such as; street outreach coordinators, existing mental health services, transitioning case managers, legal, medical and culturally responsive wraparound support services, to assure clients are connected to the services they need. This is a full time position with a salary starting at $47,500 depending on experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Offers culturally specific supportive services to Native American survivors of human trafficking, exploitation, and survival sex through ADYC’s Safe Harbor program.
• Track participants anonymously after intake using case management data base.
• Provide direction and education on Safe Harbor resources quickly after a client has been identified as having histories of sexual exploitation, trafficking, or survival of sex.
• Develops individual goals around sexual health, education and life skills.
• Provides weekly one-to-one meetings with clients with the goal of developing a self-guided culturally-relevant case plan that focuses on the four aspects of self; physical, mental, spiritual, emotional health.
• Facilitates client involvement in expert lead workshops pertaining to historical trauma and resiliency.
• Provide clients with basic life skill training to include: budgeting, cooking, resume writing, nutrition and traditional recipes.
• Conducts talking circles to offer a network of support for survivors.
• Facilitates and teaches LIVE IT! a culturally specific sexual health curriculum.
• Directly educates clients on sweat lodge ceremonies; the basis of the ceremony and what it means culturally as well as the role in healing in Native culture.
• Teaches and/or facilitates education on other traditions that will help the client reclaim their identity as a proud Native American as a source of healing and strength.
• Will actively work with client to bridge their estrangement from their Native American traditions with the goal to set them up for success in the community.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university preferred; or four years related experience and/or training with high-risk and vulnerable youth.; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Required to have experience working with youth involving histories of sexual exploitation, human trafficking and or survival sex. Training in youth development, harm reduction and trauma informed care is preferred.
• Must possess a strong knowledge of local community resources.
• Must have knowledge of the Native American Indian cultures, values, and family systems.

The Ain Dah Yung Center is looking for a Youth Lodge Case Manager to provide support to our Youth Lodge residents between the ages of 16 through 21 in a small group home setting. The Beverley A. Benjamin Youth Lodge is a culturally specific transitional living program for American Indian youth and young adults that have no parental, substitute, foster, or institutional home to which they can safely go. Primary program objectives are case management, providing direct care, stabilizing youth in a safe, culturally supportive environment, addressing the critical issues/barriers to resident self-sufficiency and strengthen residents' community and cultural connections. This is primarily a full-time, exempt day shift position that may require flexibility to off shifts. The salary starts at $45,000.

Job Responsibilities:
• Directly responsible to the Youth Lodge Program Manager and Residential Director
• Provide case management support in collaboration with Youth Lodge Program Manager and assisting residents with life skills development and case management
• Responsibilities include but are not limited to facilitation of resident intake processes, including screening, coordinated entry assessments, data entry and admittance of appropriate transitional living while providing direct care as needed
• Maintain on-going case management support of all residents through discharge including facilitation of individual case plans, case noting, complete with individual assessment strategies and outcomes for youth self-reliance and resource building, holistic support for emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual health, and client finances.
• Plan and facilitate weekly YL resident life skills groups; that include lesson/topic planning, guest speakers and other relevant activities.
• Responsible for tracking, documentation and reporting of Life Skill planning and implementation and facilitation of Life Skills group.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in social work, Child Psychology, or related field preferred or equivalent experience
• Must have at least 4 years of experience working within the field of Human Services, and at least two years of direct care and/ or case management experience in a community service agency
• Must be knowledgeable of the American Indian culture, values, and family systems
• Must be cognizant of and sensitive to the special needs/issues of American Indians and homeless youth
• Must possess practical knowledge of the Indian Child Welfare Act, Child Welfare Permanency planning, out-of-home placement, and social service/correctional systems
• Must possess practical knowledge of larger systems and service providers encountered by youth preparing for independent living
• Must be cognizant of and sensitive to the needs and issues of youth and youth adults in transition
• Must have excellent organizational, reporting and management skills.
• Must have excellent written and communication skills
• Must have excellent work record and be able to demonstrate stability, role modeling for Youth Lodge residents
• Must demonstrate a chemically healthy lifestyle
• Must have a valid driver’s license, regular access to personal vehicle, auto insurance, and good driving record
• Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds
• Be able to model healthy lifestyles and positive choices to youth
• Must maintain a chemically healthy lifestyle
• Must have basic computer skills including ability to navigate MS Office products
• Must pass a MN DHS Background Check
• Office equipment including telephone systems, multifunction copier, MS Office and Outlook and learn the use of security camera and door system software
• Must be at least 21 years or older

You must be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Ain Dah Yung Center (ADYC) is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We value our employees for their unique talents and abilities. ADYC’s leadership is devoted to continuing to nurture our positive work environment where all employees can reach their full potential and maximize their contributions. All employees are valued for their individual differences and the unique contributions that help us achieve our mission. We are committed to our employees’ dignity and well-being and make every effort to provide all employees with a safe and professional work environment. ADYC strives to treat its employees fairly, with respect, and to maintain a workplace that is free from discrimination, harassment, and other offensive or unprofessional behavior. As an equal opportunity employer, we embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in backgrounds and experiences. Come walk with us!

The Ain Dah Yung Center is looking for a Youth Care Worker to provide general supervision to youth between the ages of 16 through 21 in a small group home setting. The Beverley A. Benjamin Youth Lodge is a culturally specific transitional living program for American Indian youth and young adults that have no parental, substitute, foster or institutional home to which they can safely go. Primary program objectives are to stabilize youth in a safe, culturally supportive environment, address the critical issues/barriers to resident self-sufficiency and strengthen residents' community and cultural connections. Hours for this position are Sunday & Monday nights from 10pm to 10am. Starting at $19.50/ hour.

Job Responsibilities:
• Responsible for facilities management and cleanliness during overnight hours at the Youth Lodge
• Responsible for enforcing a daily schedule and enforcing facility standards, program policies and procedures.
• Track and ensure youth safe arrival/departure from lodge in evening and morning and perform bed checks
• Monitor surveillance camera system and arm/disarm alarm system at required times
• Provide emotional support and cultural guidance to residents, including conferring with the Youth Lodge Coordinator regarding incidents, behaviors, and general conduct of residents.
• Perform cleaning duties that include kitchen clean-up & dishes, resident laundry, cleaning/organizing of the house, and occasionally cleaning bathrooms.
• Request Youth Lodge expenditures including food, supplies, equipment, and other program needs.
• Maintain inventory of food, supplies and equipment.
• Provide information and referral to appropriate systems, agencies, and service providers.
• Attend periodic cultural, social, recreational activities for Youth Lodge residents
• Occasionally attend House Meetings in conjunction with the Transitional Living Program Case Manager, overseen by Youth Lodge Coordinator and/or Residential Director
• Attend required program staffing, agency all-staff meetings and trainings
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
• A minimum of 2 years of college in human services, education, psychology, or related field. Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Four years of direct service experience may substitute for academic requirements
• At least 2 years of experience working with youth and families in a human service setting
• Experience in shelter, group home or another residential program preferred
• Must be cognizant of and sensitive to the special needs/issues of American Indians and homeless youth
• Must be knowledgeable of the American Indian culture, values, and family systems
• Possess practical knowledge of larger systems and service providers encountered by youth preparing for independent living preferred
• Must be cognizant of and sensitive to the needs and issues of youth and youth adults in transition
• Must have excellent work record and be able to demonstrate stability, role modeling for Youth Lodge residents.
• Must possess working knowledge of basic youth health, nutrition, and development
• Be able to model healthy lifestyles and positive choices to youth
• Must maintain a chemically healthy lifestyle
• Must have basic written and communication skills
• Must have basic organizational, reporting and management skills
• Must have basic computer skills including ability to navigate MS Office products
• Must pass a MN DHS Background Check
• Office equipment including telephone systems, multifunction copier, MS Office and Outlook and learn the use of security camera and door system software.
• Must be at least 21 years or older and pass DHS Background Check.

You must be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Ain Dah Yung Center (ADYC) is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We value our employees for their unique talents and abilities. ADYC’s leadership is devoted to continuing to nurture our positive work environment where all employees can reach their full potential and maximize their contributions. All employees are valued for their individual differences and the unique contributions that help us achieve our mission. We are committed to our employees’ dignity and well-being and make every effort to provide all employees with a safe and professional work environment. ADYC strives to treat its employees fairly, with respect, and to maintain a workplace that is free from discrimination, harassment, and other offensive or unprofessional behavior. As an equal opportunity employer, we embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in backgrounds and experiences. Come walk with us!