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. We are hiring a full-time Accounting Clerk to support our accounting team. This position ensures that our accounts payable, payroll, expenses, and cash log, are accurate and completed timely.  This position will also monitor grant expenses and other duties related within the accounting department.  This role is based in St Paul, Minnesota, with a hybrid office environment.  The pay range for this position is $21.00-$23.00/ hour.

In this role, you will:

• Process accounts payable on a weekly basis including inputting data into accounting software, printing and mailing checks.
• Obtain approval for all invoices and ensure timely payment
• Process manual checks for automatic payments
• Assist with payroll timecard submission and monitor for compliance
• Participate in payroll process to ensure accuracy
• Prepare payroll journal entry and submit reporting/invoices as needed
• Prepare vouchers for garnishment and monitor payroll allocations
• Distribute and process purchase receipts from staff, obtain approval and create monthly journal entries on credit card purchases
• Maintain bank cash log for outgoing transactions including entering check run into log, enter manual checks and payroll transactions
• Calculate and pay MN sales tax
• Monitor grant expenses including reconciliation of financial data
• Maintain file for capital grants and ensure compliance to grants
• Support in variety of accounting related tasks including updating postage log, reconciliation of prepaid expenses, AP, payroll accounts, etc.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Accounting or Business Administration required plus three (3) years general accounting clerk experience.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret finance documents.
• Good organizational and time management skills – must be deadline driven.
• Strong customer service skills are essential.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Non-profit experience
• Knowledge of Blackbaud Financial Edge

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)
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.

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 Case Manager 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 Case Manager builds and maintains community relationships to ensure effective coordination of services. The pay range for this position is $21.00-$23.00 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
• 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
• Provide crisis case management and de-
• Maintain confidential case files, ensuring timely and accurate
• Build and maintain community relationships to ensure effective coordination of

Minimum Qualifications:

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

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

YWCA St Paul’s Employment Case Manager will provide employment services to African American and African Descent Families in the Ramsey County Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) through engagement, education, employment, and employment retention. The incumbent works closely with clients, other agencies, community organizations, YWCA staff, and volunteers to deliver workforce development service to families in holistic ways which enable them to thrive. The pay for this position is $21.00 to $23.00/hour.

In this position you will:

• Work with participants, developing Employment Plans by identifying SMART goals, defining strategies to overcome barriers unique to the whole family and African American lived experiences
• Engage participants to advance adult education and career goals by assisting participants with coordination of services, accessing employment training opportunities, educational advancement, and assisting with basic support services including housing, transportation, and childcare
• Engage and meet with participants regularly in person or through virtual meetings. Support participants need through phone calls, testing, emailing and mail
• Documenting all interactions in Workforce One, maintaining compliance with due dates
• Lead MFIP compliance with due dates and outreach for Employment Plans
• Administer assessments to identify participants’ interests, needs, and skills
• Assist participants with building professional skills and work experiences; resumes and applications
• Proactive awareness of employment opportunities to ensure job placement and retention as possible
• Serve as an advocate with knowledge of referral sources for clients in need of domestic violence screening and assessment, mental health & chemical health counseling, and crisis intervention services

• Provide a welcoming and supportive environment by building safe and supportive relationships; utilizing a strength-based approach; affirming diversity through pursuing racial justice, gender equity, and cultural understanding
• Represent YWCA by building and maintaining relationships with community organizations, public service initiatives, Ramsey County, educational systems, health care providers, and employers to ensure effective coordination of services
• Work in partnership with collateral contacts to support in the goal planning of participants

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, Human Services, or related field; or equivalent work experience
• A minimum of one year experience in employment counseling, career services, or job coaching
• Exceptional interpersonal communication skills and the ability to manage conflict constructively
• Skilled in managing time, meeting deadlines, maintaining confidentiality, with strong critical thinking skills
• Computer competency-demonstrated ability using the suite Office 365 applications (primarily Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Access to reliable transportation for day travel
• Preferred experience with MFIP reporting system-Workforce One and Maxis

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)
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.

The Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for developing, communicating, executing, and sustaining YWCA St. Paul’s strategic initiatives. Reporting directly to the CEO, the CSO will work closely with senior leadership to identify growth opportunities, drive innovation, and maintain alignment between business objectives and strategic planning. The incumbent will ensure the effective design, implementation, and evaluation of programs and projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support in the development of YWCA St. Paul’s strategic plan and oversee the creation and implementation of corresponding work plans. Ensure alignment with overall business objectives and market trends.
• Conduct comprehensive market analysis, competitive intelligence, and industry research to identify growth opportunities, emerging trends, and potential threats. Continuously monitor industry trends, competitor activities, and market dynamics to inform strategic decision-making.
• Work closely with the leadership team to identify and assess the viability of new business opportunities, partnerships, and other initiatives. Oversee the creation and management of program and project budgets.
• Identify strategic risks and develop mitigation strategies to protect and enhance YWCA St. Paul’s position within the nonprofit and health equity spaces.
• Champion new ideas, programs, and processes that drive business growth and advance YWCA St. Paul’s mission of eliminating racism and empowering women.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leaders, staff, major supporters, board members, participants, elected officials and community partners to garner support for strategic initiatives.
• Build and develop a high-performance strategy team, providing direct supervision, guidance, mentorship, and support to foster professional growth and optimize performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Proven 10 years of professional experience in strategic planning
• Proven track record of leadership in senior management role or strategic leadership role with a focus on driving strategic initiatives and delivering results.
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking skills, with a track record of designing, developing and executing successful strategic plans
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data and insights into actionable strategies
• Exceptional verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas, influence and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• Decision making skills to choose appropriate actions to execute strategic plans.
• Demonstrated leadership ability, with a track record of building and leading high-performing teams
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and drive change in a rapidly evolving industry

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree in public administration, public policy or related field.
• Time management skills to manage the timeline of strategic initiatives.
• Finance management skills to figure out the amount of money needed to execute the initiatives.
• Experience working within government and institutional systems

Additional Eligibility Qualifications: Must be able to pass background and pre-employment drug testing. 

Supervision:  2-4 positions

Working Conditions: Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time, lift 15 pounds at a time, and commute to other facilities when necessary.

How to apply: 

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! 

1. Download and complete our application at Careers – YWCA St. 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