The North Dakota Center for Persons with Disabilities (NDCPD) at Minot State University is recruiting applicants to serve as an Aging and Disability Resource Link Housing Facilitator in the Fargo area in conjunction with the ND Money Follows the Person Project (https://ndcpd.
org/MFP/).
The purpose of this project is to assist people who are elderly or disabled to get access to decent, safe, and affordable housing.
This includes assisting individuals at risk of institutionalization or homelessness.
Duties specific to this position include:
Fill out applications for housing assistance and for 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 the development of person-center 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 both 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 @ cheryl.
merck@minotstateu.
edu.
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 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.
Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Statement
Minot State University (MSU) is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in education and employment.
MSU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information (GINA), marital or parental status, veteran’s status, citizenship status, public assistance status, participation in lawful off-campus activity, spousal relationship to current employee, or other protected status under federal, state, or local law.
MSU complies with all federal and state non-discrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders and regulations, including complying with the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
This policy applies to admissions, enrollment, scholarships, loan programs, participation in University activities, employment, and access to participation in, and treatment in all University programs and activities.
For more information, or for accommodations contact: hr@minotstateu.
edu
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