Summary
The On Call Cook works directly with the Kitchen Manager & Chef to ensure the shelter guests have access to high-quality, culturally affirming, and nutritious meals from a safe and well-managed kitchen. This role directly supervises volunteers in the kitchen on a daily basis, so strong communication and people skills are necessary. Simpson Housing recently moved into a new shelter facility allowing this role to utilize a brand-new, state-of-the-art kitchen facility. The position works closely with shelter staff and guests, volunteers, and works on the Business Operations team.
The On Call Cook will be supervised by the Kitchen Manager and Chef and is a part-time position with potential for up to 10-15 hours per week. Shifts are weeknights from 4:00pm-8:00pm and weekends from 10:00am-8:00pm. This position may also cover the Kitchen Manager & Chef weekday shift during vacations and holidays as needed.
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Responsibilities
Meal Preparation and Cooking:
Prepare the evening and/or weekend meal from scratch following the plan and recipe as determined by the Kitchen Manager & Chef.Exercise proper preparation and cooking procedures of all meals.Ensure quality control, safety, sanitation, and cleanliness of the kitchen.Maintain compliance with USDA Dietary Guidelines, minimize waste, and ensure proper storage and temperature control.Assist Kitchen Manager & Chef with food inventory or other tasks as requested.Communicate any allergens present in the meal to shelter guests and provide allergen-appropriate meals as required.Maintain regular cleaning and sanitization of kitchen tools and surfaces and perform upkeep tasks as directed by the Kitchen Manager & Chef.Volunteer Supervision:
Supervise volunteers, ensuring proper safety protocols and use of kitchen equipment, while fostering understanding of Simpson’s mission and values.Assess volunteer skills and assign simple tasks as appropriate.Relate well with others through flexibility and effective, respectful communication to their supervisor, participants, staff, donors, volunteers, and community members.Commitment to antiracism, equity, and social justice:
Demonstrate a personal commitment to antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion.Actively participate in related meetings, workshops, and trainings.Provide positive representation of SHS through public relations and networking:
Represent Simpson Housing through public speaking and community engagement.Maintain strong relationships within the organization and with external partners.
Job Requirements:
1+ year cooking in a commercial kitchen.Hands-on experience with industrial kitchen equipment and a willingness to learn new technologies and techniques.Familiarity using Microsoft Outlook and Word with a willingness to learn new skills.Adhere to standard framework of boundaries in all interactions with guests, donors, volunteers, staff, and public.Must be organized and detail oriented with excellent time management skills, and the ability to work independently.Desired Qualifications:
Experience working in a non-profit organization.Prior volunteer experience and/or experience working with volunteers.Must be able to obtain ServSafe Food Handler Certification within 3 months if not current or already received.Essential Physical Functions:
Employee must be able to move about the community and public places (including stairs).The Cook must be able to lift items up to 30 pounds on a daily basis.Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time.APPLY HERE: https://simpsonhousingservices.bamboohr.com/careers/477
Company DescriptionSimpson Housing Services began as an emergency overnight shelter at Simpson United Methodist Church in 1982. For four decades, we have been a leading nonprofit helping people experiencing homelessness. In response to unmet community needs, our key programs have grown to include the following: an extended-stay shelter; supportive housing programs for youth, single adults, and families; and developmental and educational services for children. We annually support 2,000 people experiencing and transitioning out of homelessness, including 300 families with 650 children.
Summary
This position is part of a Supportive Housing partnership between Simpson Housing Services, Aeon, and Avivo. The position will provide case management to residents at Aeon’s OHP properties. OHP is a set of Aeon buildings, the Lamoreaux and the Continental, located in Downtown Minneapolis, that provides 143 formerly homeless adults with a safe and permanent home and provides support services to help residents regain and maintain stability in their lives, homes, and the community.
This position will work as part of a team that utilizes a Harm Reduction and Housing First Model. The program utilizes Housing Support funding to support individuals. Team members will respond to each participant’s unique needs and goals, recognizing their resiliency and supporting them through challenges by providing on-going support in accessing community services to ensure stability in housing and integration in the community.
Hours for this position are generally Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm, Flexible.
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Responsibilities
Provide effective case management to program participants:
Maintain a caseload of a minimum of 18 participantsComplete intakes and assist with the tenancy application process with new participants.Meet weekly with participants with at least one home visit per month in the participant's apartments.Partner with participants to develop self-defined goals focused on improving stability and achieving greater economic independence.Orient participants to the program’s service policies/procedures and expectations.Offer regular and quality contact with participants to maintain trust, assist in crisis prevention, and help meet individual needs.Support participants to connect with appropriate community resources.Build relationships with property managers and facilitate communication with participants regarding ongoing tenancy concerns, and property issues.Provide transportation and accompany residents to appointments related to their goals.Provide flexible services during times that meet client needs.Support participants with housing stability:
Partner with participants to address barriers to housing such as lack of identifying documents, warrant closures, evictions and/or criminal record expungements, etc.Partner with individuals to complete tenancy education to understand their lease as well as their rights and responsibilities as a tenant.Partner with participants to obtain furniture and other necessary household items.Partner with participants to address housekeeping and environmental needs.Partner with participants to prepare for moving on to independent housing.Partner with program participants to increase financial stability:
Partner with participants to establish and maintain eligibility for government benefits such as Housing Support, SSI and Health coverage.Partner with participants to connect with education, training, and/or employment.Partner with participants to improve financial health by developing realistic budgets and spending plans.Complete accurate and thorough documentation and recordkeeping in a timely manner:
Maintain individual electronic files, including timely detailed case notes of each interaction.Understand and comply with necessary documentation for Housing Support.Maintain accurate records including employee time sheets, credit card and mileage reimbursement.Provide positive representation of SHS through public relations and networking:
Communicate and coordinate services with all team members. Attend regular team meetingsas well as other required meetings at the agency and community level.Interpret the agency’s mission and its programs effectively to constituents.Attend and participate in professional training, workshops and site visitsCommitment to racial equity and social justice:
Work within and across agency departments to build a culture of equity and antiracism.Evolve knowledge and strategy of equity and antiracism on an individual and team level.Participate in meetings, training, and workshops hosted by SHS about diversity, equity,inclusion, antiracism, and other related topics.
Demonstrate Essential Knowledge, Abilities, & Skills:
Ability to take initiative, think critically, be flexible, and solution focused.Ability to work well independently, with excellent skills in teamwork and collaboration.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within and outside the organization.Ability to promote a professional work environment that is affirming, respectful, culturally competent, and rooted in anti-racist practice.Must possess excellent computer skills, with experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; and the ability to learn additional computer skills/programs as necessary.Ability to maintain confidentiality.Maintain appropriate professional boundaries in all interactions with guests, volunteers, staff, and the public.Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Job Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in human services or equivalent experience is required.Broad knowledge of housing resources.Driver’s License and car required.Desired:
Experience working with individuals who are homeless or personal experience of homelessness.Experience with low-income single adults, people experiencing homelessness, diverse populations, and those who have mental health, chemical use, and trauma histories.Essential Physical Functions
Must be able to move about the community and public places.Must be able to lift items up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis.Apply Here: https://simpsonhousingservices.bamboohr.com/careers/476?source=aWQ9MTg%3D
Summary
This position works with families to improve the quality of individual lives, strengthen family functioning, and achieve independence through stable housing. This position is part of the family housing team at Simpson Housing Services. The goals of the program are to partner with families to move into and retain stable housing, increase economic resources, and simultaneously address the needs of parents and children to improve outcomes for the whole family.
Simpson staff are expected to actively work toward an anti-racist culture at Simpson Housing Services and within the broader community.
Hours for this position are generally Mondays-Fridays, 9am-5pm, with some flexibility based on participant needs.
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Responsibilities
Provide effective case management to participants families:
Complete intakes and assist with housing placement of new participants.Orient participants to Simpson policies/procedures.Meet weekly for 60 minutes or more with families at their place of residencePartner with participants to develop self-defined goals focused on improving stability and achieving greater independence.Provide transportation assistance and accompany to appointments related to their goals.Support and explore community resources when participants are struggling with mental health concerns and healthy family functioning.Support skill development to achieve a greater level of autonomy.Simultaneously working with parents and children to improve health and educational outcomes and strengthen community connections.Partner with participants for housing stability:
Partner with participants to address barriers to housing: such as a lack of proper ID for self or children, evictions and/or criminal record expungement, etc.Build relationships with property managers and facilitate communication with families regarding finding and securing housing, ongoing tenancy concerns, and property issues.Partner with families to complete tenancy education to understand their lease and know their rights and responsibilities as a tenant.Partner with participants to obtain furniture and other necessary household items.Partner with families to address housekeeping needs.Partner with participants to prepare for independent housing without services.Partner with program participants to increase financial stability:
Partner with participants to access and maintain government benefitsPartner with participants to connect with education, training, and/or employment.Explore banking, savings programs, debt management, credit counseling, and budgeting tools to achieve a sustainable financial life.Work as part of an effective team to meet goals of program:
Demonstrate the ability to work within a team setting, with an emphasis on leadership,Complete accurate and thorough documentation and recordkeeping in a timely manner:
Maintain individual electronic ClientTrack files, including timely detailed case notes of each interaction.Maintain accurate records including time sheets, credit card statements, client expenses and mileage reimbursement.Demonstrate essential knowledge, abilities and skills:
Excellent skills in teamwork and collaboration.Ability to take initiative, work well independently, and manage timeKnowledge of Harm Reduction/Housing First Model and commitment to that modelAbility to communicate respectfully, positively and professionally with participants, providers, family members and others who are diverse with respect to race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, and religionAbility to perform non-traditional tasks while meeting participant needsAbility to maintain confidentialityAdhere to a standard framework of boundaries in all interactions with participants, volunteers, staff and publicPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Scope of Position
This position offers weekly in-home support to 15-20 participant families residing in Minneapolis, St. Paul and surrounding areas. This position works with families who are referred through Hennepin and Ramsey Coordinated Entry. Participant populations may include those experiencing mental or chemical health issues, criminal histories, and domestic violence.
Employee may provide back up for other Support Specialists during periods of absence or during times of increased workloads.
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Position Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, or equivalent relevant experience.Driver’s License and access to a safe, reliable and insured vehiclePossess strong computer skills, with experience in Microsoft Office.Demonstrate ability to learn and use computer database for client records.Desired:
Minimum of 1-year experience in providing direct social services.Experience with low-income families, people experiencing homelessness, diverse populations, and those who have mental health, chemical use, and trauma histories.Essential Mental and Physical Functions
The employee must draw on the ability to empathize, problem solve, and the ability to accept people unconditionally with an openness to new ideas. Home visitation requires the employee to be aware of personal safety. Employees must be able to hear and speak to communicate with staff and participants in person, on the telephone and in writing. Employees must be able to move about the community and public places (such as apartment buildings). Employees must be able to lift 25 pounds on an occasional basis.
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Company DescriptionSimpson Housing Services began as an emergency overnight shelter at Simpson United Methodist Church in 1982. For four decades, we have been a leading nonprofit helping people experiencing homelessness. In response to unmet community needs, our key programs have grown to include the following: an extended-stay shelter; supportive housing programs for youth, single adults, and families; and developmental and educational services for children. We annually support 2,000 people experiencing and transitioning out of homelessness, including 300 families with 650 children.Summary
Simpson Housing Services seeks a Facilities Manager to join our dynamic Business Operations team. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about creating safe, functional, and welcoming environments across shelter, housing, and office settings.
The Facilities Manager will lead building maintenance and systems operations, working closely with staff and external vendors to ensure all facilities are well-maintained and operating at a high standard in support of the organization’s mission and values. In addition to leading maintenance programs and coordinating with external vendors, this role requires hands-on work, with the ability to perform light maintenance, basic repairs, troubleshooting, and basic preventative maintenance tasks.
In this brand-new position, the Facilities Manager will establish and lead facility operations by developing systems, policies, and best practices that strengthen and sustain the organization’s infrastructure. This is a unique opportunity to build on existing strengths while shaping the future of facilities management at Simpson Housing Services.
This is a full-time salaried position with flexible hours.
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Key Responsibilities
Vendor Management
Lead vendor selection and onboarding in collaboration with Director of Business Operations. Coordinate service requests and supervise vendor work to ensure quality and timely completion. Review and process vendor invoices. Provide regular supervision, support, and communication with contracted services, including janitorial services. Coordinate required inspections and services, for example, annual elevator and fire system inspections.Building and Equipment Maintenance
Respond to and manage building and equipment maintenance issues in a timely manner, with strong communication to all parties impacted. Perform light maintenance and minor repairs as needed. Conduct regular facility walkthroughs to proactively identify and address maintenance needs. Develop and maintain building and equipment manuals to document processes, procedures, and best practices for care and use.Required Qualifications
1+ years of experience in facilities management, project management, or coordinating larger repairs. 2+ years of hands-on experience performing maintenance or repairs. Experience in building systems such as HVAC and access control. Strong decision-making skills with the ability to remain calm and decisive in emergency situations. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook. Eagerness to learn new building systems. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a person-centered, mission-driven environment. Driver’s License and access to a safe, reliable, and insured vehicle.Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in a nonprofit or mission-driven organization. Experience supporting multi-site operations.APPLY HERE: https://simpsonhousingservices.bamboohr.com/careers/473
Company DescriptionSimpson Housing Services began as an emergency overnight shelter at Simpson United Methodist Church in 1982. For four decades, we have been a leading nonprofit helping people experiencing homelessness. In response to unmet community needs, our key programs have grown to include the following: an extended-stay shelter; supportive housing programs for youth, single adults, and families; and developmental and educational services for children. We annually support 2,000 people experiencing and transitioning out of homelessness, including 300 families with 650 children.