HRA Coordinator

Overview

We are the Metropolitan Council, the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services. We plan to share more information about us on our website.

Community Development Division is responsible for the Council's regional long-range planning efforts; planning and technical assistance to local governments; planning for and funding the regional parks and open space system; delivering rent assistance through the Metropolitan Housing and Redevelopment Authority; and delivering the Livable Communities Act grant programs.

We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

In Community Development, we have set the following goals to guide our work :

• Our division builds competency, takes meaningful actions, and creates the necessary infrastructure to advance racial equity.
• Our division's workplace culture is diverse, and inclusive, and empowers employees of color.

Metropolitan Council Housing and Redevelopment Authority (Metro HRA) administers the federal Housing Choice Voucher program and related programs on behalf of nearly 100 suburban and rural communities throughout Anoka, Carver, and most of suburban Hennepin and Ramsey counties. Metro HRA serves low-income seniors, families, and households, as well as individuals living with disabilities.

How your work would contribute to our organization and the Twin Cities region :

Responsibilities

Education and experience combinations for determining program eligibility include completion of education in Housing, Urban Studies, Social Work, Education, Psychology, Sociology, or related field with experience in rent assistance or social services :

What additional skills and experience would be helpful (desired qualifications)

Knowledge, skills and abilities expected within the first six months

What you can expect from us

More about why you should join us!

Union / Grade : AFSCME / Grade F

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Safety Sensitive : No

Work environment

You would perform your work in a standard office setting. Work may sometimes require travel between your primary work site and other sites.

Recruitment steps

If you are new to the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a background check which verifies education, employment, and criminal history. A driving record check and / or physical may be conducted if applicable to the job. If you have a criminal conviction, the Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis, based on whether they are related to the job and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation.

If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a criminal background check if the job you are applying for is safety sensitive, is a supervisory or management job, is in the Finance, Information Services, Audit, or Human Resources departments, or has access to financial records, files / databases, cash, vouchers or transit fare cards. A driving record check and / or physical may be conducted if applicable to the position.

IMPORTANT : If you make a false statement or withhold information, you may be barred from job consideration.

The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and veteran-friendly employer. The Council is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the region and strongly encourages persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply.

If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please email HR-OCCHealth@metc.state.mn.us.

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