YWCA St Paul is looking for a dedicated passionate and dependable leader to provide management and support to employment services programming including the Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) Ramsey County contract and MN Department of Employment & Economic Development (DEED) Adult Services contract. You will work with the Director of Programs, funders and other stakeholders to ensure program goals, outcomes, compliance, and measurements are achieved. Representing YWCA St Paul in the community promoting the YW Works program and YWCA mission. This role is based in St Paul, Minnesota, with a hybrid office environment.

This role spends 50% of their time in leadership and administration:

• Supervising Employment and Economic Development staff (YW Works and Career Services)
• Direct supervision of Case Managers, Data Specialist, Career Navigator and MFIP Extension Coordinator
• Leading supervision & professional development, attending team, leadership and staff meetings/training
• Creating a culture of trust with transparent communication and continuous improvement
• Leading consultation with staff on caseload assignments
• Leading, planning and facilitating African American Culturally Specific employment/career services programming
• Ensuring programming is holistic and uses best practices
• Helping to design and implement systems and tools to assist while promoting accountability at the team and individual level
• Developing, updating and uploading onboarding, training, and internal process documentation to support the team
• Maintaining and updating SharePoint program site

40% of their time in Program Management:

• Managing the YWCA contract with Ramsey County and DEED to provide MFIP Employment Services and Career Services
• Working with the Database Specialist and the Program Department to ensure internal database (Workforce 1) is used and aligned with programming outcomes
• Reviewing program data at least monthly to improve program outcomes ensuring goals, outcomes and measurements are met
• Coordinating partnerships with other Workforce Solutions MFIP providers
• Leading programming to advance employment access and advancement. Engaging participants to advance adult education and career goals while helping with basic support services
• Collaborating with Transitional Housing Program Manager to implement the Housing Stability Initiative (HSI) Grant

10% of their time-YWCA Agency

• Representing YWCA St Paul in the community to promote the employment services programming and YWCA Mission throughout committee work with those that advance best practices and economic development and/or required working groups/trainings by Ramsey County
• Promoting YWCA guiding principles, equity statement, facilitating staff meetings and contributing to agency communications

 Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, or related field or three years or more experience in business and/or program management and development-or the equivalent in work experience
• Proven record of accomplishment of growth and success in meeting outcome goals
• Commitment and ability to work with diverse populations
• Experience in managing/supervising in a fast-paced environment
• Skilled in time management and meeting deadlines
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to manage conflict constructively and holistically
• Basic ability in Office 365 Microsoft Suite with the ability to maintain confidentiality
• Access to reliable transportation for day travel.
• Committed to a workplace that values diverse backgrounds and life experiences. Desire to learn about and incorporate equity and racial justice lenses into program, structures, and processes

Preferred:

• Experience working with Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) and related recording systems
• Experience with Workforce One Data Management System
• Experience with employment/career case management: adult education
• Two years minimum of managerial/supervisory experience

YWCA St. Paul offers a competitive benefits package and compensation is dependent upon experience and qualifications. The hiring range for this position is $58,000 -$62,000 annually. Covid vaccination is needed.

Come join our team at the YWCA St. Paul and be a part of an organization that is making a difference in our community. The YWCA St. Paul is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. 

If you are looking for an opportunity to make a difference and work in a collaborate environment where we celebrate and appreciate each other, please complete the Employment Application at: https://www.ywcastpaul.org/jobs

Send application, resume, cover letter to:hr@ywcastpaul.org

YWCA St. Paul, 375 Selby Ave., St. Paul, MN 55102

The YWCA St. Paul is an Equal Opportunity Employer

As an agency serving St. Paul for more than 100 years, deeply committed to the YWCA mission of eliminating racism and empowering women – social justice and equity work is at the core of everything we do. This role is based in St Paul, Minnesota, with a hybrid office environment.

We are hiring a full-time Housing Programs Navigator to provide case management services to participants in our Housing Programs, including intake, screening, referrals, and monitoring. This position ensures that participants have goals, written plans, and the support to achieve these goals. The Housing Programs Navigator builds and maintains community relationships to ensure effective coordination of services. The pay range for this position is $22.00-$24.00 per hour.

In this role, you will:

• Provide case management services to Housing Programs participants, including intake and screening, referrals, and monitoring and follow-up with Permanent Supportive Housing program participants 3 months post-exit.
• Work with participants to identify goals and barriers and develop written plans.
• Serve as an advocate and referral source for participants in need of domestic violence screening and assessment, counseling, and crisis services.
• Facilitate new resident orientations, life skills programming sessions, and other resident meetings.
• Provide crisis case management and de-escalation.
• Maintain confidential case files, ensuring timely and accurate documentation.
• Build and maintain community relationships to ensure effective coordination of services.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, or related field.
• Minimum of two years of experience in case management.
• Commitment and ability to work with diverse populations.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to manage conflict constructively.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Skilled in managing time and meeting deadlines 
• Basic ability in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Driver’s License and access to a safe, reliable and insured vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working in the non-profit sector.

Bilingual (Spanish, Hmong, Karen or Somali)

YWCA St. Paul offers a competitive benefits package, and compensation is dependent upon experience and qualifications. If you are looking for an opportunity to make a difference and work in a collaborative environment where we celebrate and appreciate each other, we encourage you to apply!

How to apply:

1. Download and complete our application at Careers – YWCA Paul (ywcastpaul.org)
2. Send your completed application with your resume and cover letter to:

Email: hr@ywcastpaul.org

Fax: 651-305-1602

The YWCA St. Paul is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Participates in the E-Verify Program

Come join our team at the YWCA St. Paul and be a part of an organization that’s making a difference in our community!  The YWCA St. Paul is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.   

As an agency serving St. Paul for more than 100 years, deeply committed to the YWCA mission of eliminating racism and empowering women–social justice and equity work is at the core of everything we do. We are hiring a full-time Marketing & Communications Specialist to support our team. This position will play a key role in developing and implementing effective communications and marketing strategies to support internal and external communications and fundraising. This role is based in St Paul, Minnesota, with a hybrid office environment.  The pay range for this position is $45,670 – $52,000 / year. 

In this role, you will: 

• Create content: generate compelling content for various platforms, including social media, newsletters, appeal letters, and events. Develop ideas and content for feature articles, interviews, presentations, and other activities that promote awareness of YW and its programs and services.  

• Support digital campaigns via Facebook, email, etc.  

• Track social media analytics. 

• Create content for the website and keep the website content relevant and up to date.  

• Generate templates for YW staff to use such as letterhead, brochures, presentations, forms, surveys, and calendars. 

• Inform YW staff on community relations projects and activities. Inform staff of key articles and information on matters relating to YW, our mission, program focus, and trends. 

• Assist with planning, organizing, and executing YW events including but not limited to fundraisers, community outreach events, and program-related events. 

• Work closely with the Advancement team and other departments to promote events through various channels. Promote partner organization events. Keep apprised of relevant events held by partner organizations, City, and others.  

• Create event collateral and event social media content. 

• Coordinate event logistics such as set up and tear down, décor, A/V, collateral, and tabling needs.  

• Volunteer Coordination: Recruit, train, and manage volunteers to support event activities, create volunteer roles and responsibilities, and provide clear instructions and guidance to volunteers during events.  

• Vendor Coordination: Work with vendors such as caterers, printers, and mailing houses. 

• Media Relations: Research media outlets for news stories about YW and our programs. Ensure the media contact list is updated in the CRM database with current contact information. 

• Material content: Develop written materials including press releases, statements, and other content.  

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, or a related field.  

• 3-5 years of experience in communications and marketing roles, preferably in the nonprofit sector.  

• Proficient in social media management and content creation. 

• Knowledge of graphic design tools and basic video editing skills. 

• Familiarity with WordPress content management platform, Microsoft Windows, PowerPoint, ADOBE Creative Suite, and Canva. 

• Functional knowledge of social media tools such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. 

• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to communicate to a diverse audience. 

• Proven planning and organizational skills with the ability to clearly communicate efforts and messages are essential. 

Additional Eligibility Qualification:   

Must be able to pass a background check and pre-employment drug testing.  

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work 

This is a full-time, non-exempt position under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). YWCA St. Paul’s regular business hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Limited weekend and evening hours are required as needed. Most of the time will be spent in the office, but remote work hours are possible and contingent upon agreement with the leadership team. 

YWCA St. Paul offers a competitive benefits package, and compensation is dependent upon experience and qualifications. If you are looking for an opportunity to make a difference and work in a collaborative environment where we celebrate and appreciate each other, we encourage you to apply! 

How to apply: 

1. Download and complete our application at Careers – YWCA St. Paul (ywcastpaul.org)  

1. Send your completed application with your resume and cover letter to: 

Email: hr@ywcastpaul.org     

Fax: 651-305-1602 

1. Please send ONE writing sample and ONE design sample with your application. 

 The YWCA St. Paul is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Participates in the E-Verify Program.