Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Company name: CAPI USA

Title of position: Afghan Housing Stability Navigator

Position type Full Time

Pay range: $22-$24 per hour

Location: CAPI South: 3702 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55406

CAPI's mission is to guide refugees and immigrants in their journey toward self-determination. Key organizational values are rooted in equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Today, we are an inclusive, multi-lingual and immigrant-led nonprofit serving new refugees and immigrants including Minnesota's Asian, East and West African, and Latinx communities, as well as underserved US born communities. Over 11,000 individuals are served annually across three core service areas of Basic Needs, Economic Empowerment and Civic Engagement.

Description of responsibilities: (Summary of Responsibilities)

The Afghan Housing Stability Navigator will closely work with eligible Afghan families, providing holistic case management and housing stability services to newly arrived Afghan families. This position works directly with Afghan families to help them achieve financial independence and housing stability through decreasing housing costs and increasing household income. The Navigator will be collaborating closely with resettlement network partners, AmeriCorps members, and other partner agencies while also complying with program contracts and documentation policies.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30-4:30. May be required to work occasional evenings and weekends.

Required experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or 2 years of related experience
• Experience in a non-profit preferred
• Valid MN driver's license and proof of auto insurance.
• Must own a vehicle and be willing to transport clients.
• Demonstrate experience working with diverse populations and knowledge of cultural competence, preferred understanding of Afghan culture and customs
• Experience in housing services or case management preferred

Required skills:

1. Key Skills

• Ability to work with clients to co-create person-centered and culturally appropriate housing goal plan tailored to each family's individual needs
• Ability to record and maintain accurate case management data and provide monthly reports
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Fluency in English; preferred fluency in either (or both) Pashto & Dari
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances, communicate effectively with clients, stakeholders, and colleagues, and demonstrate sound judgement in all interactions
• Ability to demonstrate a high degree of professionalism in communication, attitude, and teamwork with CAPI's clients, staff, and management
• Ability to produce high quality work, with attention to detail and consistent follow through
• Ability to exercise sound and rational judgement when assisting all visitors and answering questions
• Able to work effectively in a mission-driven agency whose clients and staff exhibit significant diversity with respect to race, ethnicity, gender orientation, socio-economic status, nationality, and religion
• Ability and skills to manage time effectively, including prioritizing work and meeting deadlines
• Knowledge and ability to use & adapt to different technology tools, including MS Office programs and databases; MRIS experience preferred

To apply: Please go this link: Job Listings - CAPI USA Jobs

Closing date: Open until filled

Our benefits package includes full coverage of premiums for First Stop Health for all employees, health insurance with generous employer contributions to a Health Savings Account for those enrolled in a High Deductible Plan, dental insurance, and participation in our agency-sponsored retirement plan with up to a 3% employer match. Additionally, we provide employer-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 10 employer-paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday per year, and a generous PTO policy to support your work-life balance. And there are many more benefits designed to support your well-being!

CAPI USA is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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