About PPL

Project for Pride in Living (PPL) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering low-income individuals and families to become self-reliant through integrated services in housing, employment, and education. We believe in the power of community and the potential of every person. When joining PPL, you become a part of a diverse team whose goal is to assist our residents and communities with the groundwork they need not only to survive but also to thrive.

Job Summary

The Housing Coordinator will work with NAZ families to set and achieve housing goals so that they have increased economic and housing stability, and their children can succeed academically. Provide housing search and placement, landlord recruitment, rehousing, and tenancy-sustaining services to help NAZ families find and keep housing in the North Minneapolis community. Collaborate closely with NAZ staff and partners.

The Northside Achievement Zone (NAZ) exists to permanently close the achievement gap and end generational poverty in North Minneapolis. NAZ and partner organizations walk side-by-side with low-income families as they put their children on a path to college. NAZ has a game-changing approach that is closing the achievement gap. NAZ’s wraparound framework effectively supports low-income children so they will graduate from high school prepared for college.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide support to NAZ families and resources by integrating empowerment principles, training and strategies into their work with families
• Develop individualized housing stability goal plans with families on caseload
• Provide tenancy-sustaining services
• Plan and facilitate tenant education housing workshops and engagement with the larger community
• Provide timely outreach and follow though for referrals for the NAZ housing stability fund program
• Attend staff and partner meetings as identified

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and good driving record
• Knowledge of Twin Cities’ housing affordable housing programs preferred
• Knowledge of north Minneapolis and the ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with NAZ families
• Strong knowledge of community programs and resources, and the post-secondary education system
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook

Education and/or Experience:

•  A course of study in a health or human services-related field leading to a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, or Associate’s Degree; OR
• 1-3 years experience working with housing in low-income communities strongly preferred

Salary/Hours: Full Time/ Non-Exempt:  $22-$24/hour

• Health & Dental Insurance
• Employer-Paid Short & Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• HSA or FSA Options
• PTO & Paid Holidays
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Summer Half-Day Fridays (Memorial Day-Labor Day)
• Meaningful work that impacts lives

Project for Pride in Living, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the organization will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.