Job Information
Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry Community Coordinator in Cleveland, Ohio
Company Description
A mission-driven organization, Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry (LMM) serves people in Northeast Ohio and walks with them on their road to self-sufficiency. LMM helps empower people to overcome barriers, obtain job skills, gain employment, locate safe and stable housing, access counseling and support services, stay out of prison, and secure second chances in community. Our mission is to promote shalom (peace, well-being) and justice (right relationships) through a Christian ministry of service and advocacy with those who are oppressed, forgotten and hurting.
Position Summary
The Community Coordinator plays a pivotal role in managing a designated area within the shelter. This position is responsible for providing comprehensive case management and connections to housing resources and supportive services to assist clients transitioning out of homelessness. This position aims to empower homeless individuals with the necessary tools to achieve housing stability and increase income, aligning with the overarching goal ensuring homelessness is a brief, infrequent, and one-time experience for those served.
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Some of the duties include:
- Collaborate with clients to devise Exit Plans that accelerate their transition out of homelessness, connecting them with suitable destination options based on eligibility
- Facilitate referrals and connections to community partners, as appropriate
- Assist shelter clients in enhancing their income prospects by guiding them towards job training programs, employment opportunities, or facilitating SSI/SSDI applications
- Align clients' trajectories with their Exit Plans by coordinating their engagement with other Communities within the Shelter
- Ensure client's integration into Cuyahoga County's Coordinated Entry system
- Arrange client transportation to critical destinations outlined in their action plans
- Adapt to fluctuating needs by floating between Communities, as needed
- Maintain participant data and statistical information in the client database system
- Engage in regular caseload reviews with supervisor(s)
- Assist in managing Shelter emergencies in adherence to program policies, prioritizing the safety of both clients and staff
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``` - Conduct bi-weekly reviews with each community participant to monitor progress
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``` - Apply best practices in case management (e.g., Motivational Interviewing, Critical Time Intervention) and shelter operations (e.g., Housing First, Low Demand, Harm Reduction).
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Qualifications
Our ideal candidate has a High School Diploma or GED; Bachelor's Degree preferred. Proven experience identifying, accessing, and coordinating with community partners and social service resources; experience working with vulnerable populations and people with lived experience; and the ability to uphold and support the Housing First Philosophy.
LMM offers a number of benefits for full time staff including, but not limited to: medical dental, vision, disability, life, generous paid time off and a 403 (b) retirement savings plan. LMM embraces cultural diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Female/Disabled/Veteran, and a Drug-Free Workplace.
Join our team! Go to:
https://www.lutheranmetro.org/get-involv
