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
JOB DESCRIPTION: Minnesota Council of Churches Non-Profit Organization, Refugee Services Program
POSITION TITLE: Refugee Services: Ukrainian Navigation Services Community Connector (Temporary)
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Temporary, Non-Exempt, Full-Time
REPORTS TO: Refugee Services Manager of Extended Services
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND:
Minnesota Council of Churches (MCC) Non-Profit Organization welcomes refugees, asylees, humanitarian parolees and other new Americans into new lives of freedom, hope and opportunity in Minnesota through our Refugee Services Program. Based in Minneapolis and Mankato, MCC Refugee Services has resettled those with refugee status in Minnesota since 1984. Through services providing resettlement, case management, employment, education, and immigration legal services, MCC’s multi-cultural, multi-lingual and inclusive staff works to ensure our newest neighbors are “abundantly supported as they move from addressing basic needs to achieving their dreams.”
Our Non-Profit Organization is a statewide council with 27 member denominations from Historical Black, Native American, Mainline Protestant, Pentecostal, and Orthodox communions. The Council’s program areas include refugee resettlement and services, strengthening interfaith relationships, and racial justice. The broader mission of MCC is to build unity through justice for the common good. The staff at MCC reflects the broad diversity of Minnesota.
PURPOSE OF UKRAINIAN NAVIGATION SERVICES COMMUNITY CONNECTOR POSITION:
This temporary position will work primarily with the Ukrainian Navigation Services (UNS) program and the Intensive Case Management (ICM) program to provide direct services to program participants - including refugees, humanitarian parolees, and asylees - in coordination with other Refugee Services staff. This position connects Ukrainian humanitarian parolee and other refugee program participants with resources and services both within MCC and in the community, provides language interpretation and cultural support, and performs program tasks including assistance with transportation, application assistance, file maintenance, documentation of services, home visits, and apartment set ups. The position works in coordination with staff and volunteers across the Ukrainian Navigation Services and Intensive Case Management programs to help participants meet their basic needs, connect to services and become self-sufficient.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF UKRAINIAN NAVIGATION SERVICES COMMUNITY CONNECTOR
In collaboration with UNS and ICM staff:
- Work closely with MCC colleagues to ensure that refugees and Ukrainian humanitarian parolees are integrated into the broader array of services available in the organization.
- Promote MCC Non-Profit Organization Ukrainian Navigation Services and Intensive Case Management Programs to potential clients and recruit clients to meet enrollment goals.
- Provide translation and interpretation support for Refugee Services staff, as needed and applicable.
- Maintain positive relationships with community partners relevant to Ukrainian Navigation Services and Intensive Case Management program activities.
- Document all contacts and services in case files, as appropriate.
- Provide direct assistance to clients based on program goals and client goal plans in coordination with Refugee Services staff, including case managers, employment counselors, and education specialists.
- Conduct direct services activities across Ukrainian Navigation Services and Intensive Case Management programs in collaboration with program staff such as:
- Conduct intakes, assessments and other contract activities with clients
- Assist with filing forms for clients
- Respond to client questions and counsel clients on resources and community
- Provide education and awareness on important topics such as healthcare and benefits navigation
- Attend appointments with clients in the community
- Connect clients to employment programs, basic needs resources, and ongoing community supports
- Complete reports, as directed
- Assist in emergencies as they arise.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR UKRAINIAN NAVIGATION SERVICES COMMUNITY CONNECTOR:
- Bilingual proficiency in language. Ability to speak Ukrainian a plus.
- Experience working with refugees and/or recent immigrants.
- Demonstrated ability understand and work across multiple cultures
- Experience working with refugees to achieve early self-sufficiency of refugees
- Demonstrated ability to maintain detailed records and submit accurate reports in a timely manner.
- Ability to communicate in the English language, both orally and written.
- Demonstrated understanding of American culture and ability to interpret cultural differences.
- Demonstrated strong communication, negotiation, and mediation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across organizational boundaries.
- Proven capacity to work in fast paced social service environment
- Demonstrated detail orientation
- Experience with Microsoft Office, Outlook, database management, calendar apps required. Proven ability to use basic office equipment including copiers, postage machines, and fax machines
- Ability to access reliable transportation in order to transport clients will be required. Driver’s license check is also required.
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, with regular offsite meetings throughout the Twin Cities.
COMPENSATION: This is a temporary, non-exempt position through 12/31/2024. As a temporary position, this position is not eligible for the full benefits package. Benefits include holiday pay. Starting pay: $21.50/hour.
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for a current job opportunity, submit your completed application to employment@mnchurches.org.
