NDCPD at Minot State University is recruiting applicants to serve as a Transition and Diversion Pilot (TDP) Project Regional Housing Facilitator in the Fargo, ND area. This position is within the ND Money Follows the Person Project (www.ndcpd.org/MFP/). The purpose of this project is to assist people who are elderly or disabled in getting access to decent, safe, and affordable housing. This includes helping individuals at risk of institutionalization or homelessness. Duties specific to this position include:
Fill out applications for housing assistance and potential rental units.
Assist in locating needed documents for applications.
Attending rental unit viewings, including the walk-through before signing the lease.
Connect clients to agencies that will be providing services.
Assure modifications and accommodations are in place when moving in and appropriate as needs change.
Participate in developing person-centered case plans, representing the housing wishes of the target population member.
Completing case notes per the Department of Justice settlement.
Other miscellaneous duties, depending on project assignments, are listed below:
Become knowledgeable about NDCPD and carry out the assigned project goals and activities.
Develop/disseminate material (instructional materials, articles, brochures, presentations, technical reports).
Provide technical assistance and/or consultation to individuals, agencies, and consumers.
Provide training and present at meetings and conferences.
Perform research and data analysis that impact individuals with disabilities.
Negotiate agreements following NDCPD and MSU guidelines.
Participate in agency, statewide, and national planning/policy groups to address unmet needs and emerging issues.
Coordinate, conduct, participate, and travel to events in and out of state.
Provide supervision of NDCPD staff.
Develop other external funding resources to further disability research, services, training, and technical assistance.
Participate in internal NDCPD committees and activities.
Other duties as assigned.
For more information, contact Ms. Cheryl Merck @ [email protected].
Position Requirements
A bachelor's degree with a major in Business or Public Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related business field, or Social Work or related behavioral science is preferred; other degrees will be considered. Applicants must have 1 year of related work experience. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in affordable housing development, city planning, multifamily property management, single-family real estate development, and commercial and real estate. Or banking/lending-specific work experience as described above may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis. In addition, the chosen candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check.
For more information, or for accommodations, contact: [email protected]
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Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Statement:
Minot State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origins, disability or other protected characteristic. Women, minorities veterans, individual with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants are invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran's status and disability status as part of the application process. This information will remain confidential and separate from your application.
All information listed in this position announcement will be used by Human Resources, the Hiring Department, and EO/Title IX for screening, interviewing and selection purposes.
Confidentiality of Application Materials:
Pursuant to the NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related t the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records relate to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three finalists who will be invited to campus.
Veteran's Preference:
Veteran's claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility included a DD-214 or NGB 22 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability from the VA within the last 12 months.
Clery Statement:
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy ad Campus Crime Statistics Act, Minot State University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the University's policies, procedures and programs concerning safety and security, as well at three years' worth of crime statics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the MSU Office of Safety and Security located at 500 University Ave W, Minot, ND, 58707.
