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Employment Development Specialist- Better Futures- C3TC

Better Futures Minnesota (BFMN) is a bold nonprofit social enterprise creating change on three levels. First, we exist to support and fuel the aspirations of men who want to make changes in their lives. Second, we aim to change the policies that have locked these men out of the mainstream and locked them into a perpetual cycle of violence, dependency, unemployment, homelessness, and incarceration. Third, we work to change the practices that intentionally or unintentionally discriminate against them. The BFMN Integrated Care model is designed to respond immediately to participants' two most basic needs-safe, decent, affordable housing and a job. Once these basic needs are met, the value and impact of other services accelerates (health home, mental wellness, coaching, and trauma-informed care). Better Futures is the only organization in Minnesota providing a comprehensive, wrap-around service model of support to men newly released from prison. We were founded by a team of leading health care, housing, workforce, community corrections and human services providers, to provide expert services to at-risk men. Less than 10% of Better Futures participants return to prison - 60% lower than typical rates. **This position is part of the C3 Twin Cities VISTA Program. C3 Twin Cities offers a unique cohort experience rooted in a social justice framework. It also offers up to $200 of monthly housing support, transportation support and professional development opportunities. Check out www.c3twincities.org for more details.

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Member Duties : The goal of the Employment Development Specialist is to provide capacity building services that increase Better Futures MN’s ability to provide customized employment supports to African American men with histories of chronic unemployment, homelessness, multiple incarcerations. If successful, an increased number of men will access job training, secure jobs & experience greater financial stability in their lives. Combine orientation to our programs with a 360 degree assessment of the structure of the Integrated Care services area, its culture, and its operations with the goal of identifying better ways to align employment & financial education resources. Increase the number of employment partners by building systems for identifying new second chance (felon-friendly) employers, establishing best practices to deepen relationships, creating communication materials. Expand workshop offerings to include financial literacy trainings.

Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Housing , Education award upon successful completion of service , Health Coverage* , Relocation Allowance , Stipend , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Training , Living Allowance , $200 rent mo.; gas/bus card mo. .


*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.

Terms : Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .

Service Areas : Ex-Offender Reentry , Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach , Entrepreneur/Business .

Skills : Fund raising/Grant Writing , Community Organization , General Skills , Business/Entrepreneur , social justice, cooperatives , Counseling , Non-Profit Management , Communications , Writing/Editing , Team Work , Leadership , Conflict Resolution .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
Employment Development Specialist- Better Futures- C3TC

Program Start/End Date
07/29/2017 - 07/28/2018

Work Schedule	Full Time

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	MINNESOTA

Accepting Applications
From 03/31/2017 To 06/12/2017

Contact	Elizabeth Coco
615 1st Ave NE
Minneapolis MN 55413
6126231652
ecoco@phillipsfamilymn.org
www.c3twincities.org

Listing ID	72630


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