Employment
Thank you for your interest in working for the Minnesota Council of Churches.
We are pleased to offer a competitive benefits package, including:
- Gold Medical insurance plan
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability
- Vacation and holiday pay
- Employer contributing retirement plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Free parking
As an Equal Opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, creed, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
CURRENT JOB OPENINGS
POSITION TITLE: Refugee Program Specialist: RCA Eligibility Coordinator
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Regular, Full-time, Temporary
REPORTS TO: Manager of Employment Services
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The Refugee Cash Assistance Eligibility Coordinator determines the eligibility for Refugee Cash Assistance for individuals with a humanitarian protection immigration status, including refugees, asylees, humanitarian parolees, Cuban/Haitian entrants, and victims of trafficking, living in the 7 county metro area. Working with colleagues in the program and agency, the position provides works to ensure participants are connected to and receive the services and resources for which they are eligible so they may become self-sufficient. The Eligibility Coordinator uses MAXIS, the State of Minnesota’s public assistance database, to enter and track participant income and eligibility data.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Document income, services and activities in MAXIS, in case logs and in up-to-date case files
- Participate in employment orientations with participants, to provide information about RCA program
- Conduct intake and assessments to determine participants’ eligibility for RCA and other public assistance programs
- Review program guidelines with program participants, empowering them to reach agreed-upon goals and meet program guidelines.
- Explain application procedures and assist participants to complete forms
- Verify information received from participants
- Refer participants to employment programs, basic needs resources, and ongoing community supports
- Teach participants how to access their benefits
- Maintain regular contact with participants, to tracking income and ensure connection to employment and other programs
- Communicate participants’ household income changes with county financial workers
- Distribute checks and transportation supports to participants
- Communicate sanctions to participants who are not in compliance with RCA policies
- Participate in cultural and community orientations with program participants
- Work closely with MCC colleagues to ensure that refugees are integrated into the broader array of services available in the organization
- Provide translation and interpretation support for other Refugee Services projects, as needed.
- Maintain positive relationships with community partners relevant to program activities.
- Submit regular reports to track participant outcomes, fulfill reporting requirements, and capture participant success stories.
- Oversee volunteer activities within program and with clients
- Occasionally welcome arriving families at the airport
- Assist in emergencies as they arise
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Knowledge of RCA programs, policies, and procedures and experience with the MAXIS data information system strongly preferred
- Proven ability to use and learn complex computer applications, with strong competence in using Microsoft Office programs and web-based apps.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate records, interpret complex written rules, and follow guidelines as shared by state bulletins.
- Experience working with refugees or recent immigrants
- Demonstrated understanding of American culture and ability to interpret cultural differences.
- Commitment to early self-sufficiency of refugees, asylees and immigrants
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across organizational boundaries.
- Strong English language communication skills, both oral and written.
- Proven capacity to work in fast paced social service environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
- Bilingual proficiency in Arabic, Dari, Karen, Oromo, Pashto, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, Ukrainian or other relevant languages preferred.
- Related work experience or post-secondary degree preferred
- Driver’s license and access to reliable transportation required.
- Availability to work occasional weekend or evening hours
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONS: Normal office conditions and regular office hours, Monday-Friday, with occasional weekend and evening hours. This position works out of the MCC’s office at 122 West Franklin Avenue in Minneapolis.
COMPENSATION: Starting pay range: $23-25/hour. This is a non-exempt, 40-hour/week position. Benefits include medical insurance, dental, life, retirement, sick leave, vacation, and holiday benefits. Candidates should submit a resume and letter of interest to employment@mnchurches.org
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for a current job opportunity, submit your resume and completed application to employment@mnchurches.org.
