Careers

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Welcome to Careers @ Simpson Housing Services! We invite you to learn more about our critical work to help end homelessness, what makes us special as an organization, and exciting employment opportunities with our team.

Who We Are

Simpson Housing Services’ mission is to house, support, and advocate for people experiencing homelessness. Founded in 1982, our programs and services have grown to include an extended-stay shelter, supportive housing programs, 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.

We believe that everybody has the right to safe and affordable housing. We strive to create a collaborative community with the individuals we serve, within Simpson, and with the greater community. We advocate against the injustices of society that cause homelessness and poverty. On a daily basis, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and dignity of every person and encourage people to draw upon their strengths and promote the power of self-advocacy.

Join us in the important work of ending homelessness.

Hear about the work we do from our incredible staff in this video:

Simpson’s Culture

Our culture is transformational, not transactional. Collaborative, not controlling. Agile, not change resistant.

At Simpson, we prioritize setting aside time to discuss important issues, reflect, and reconnect. Sometimes that means hard conversations and tough decisions. But we value building open, honest relationships. It is one of our greatest strengths in doing this critical work together.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Racial Justice

Simpson Housing Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer/educator and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to doing anti-racist work as an agency and to the principles of diversity.

Diversity continues to be our primary focus in staffing and hiring, because we believe our staff demographics should be representative of the population demographics we serve. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, Black and Indigenous People/Person(s) of Color (BIPOC), persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Learn more about our commitment to anti-racism. To view some of our anti-racism educational resources, click here.

Simpson Housing Services participates in E-Verification of ALL newly hired employees.

 

Apply to Work at Simpson

We are recruiting team members to join us in our efforts to help end homelessness. Our team has the following openings:

Family Support Specialist, FT
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.
Hours for this position are generally Mondays-Fridays, 9am-5pm, with some flexibility based on participant needs.
Wages: $45,000-$48,000

 

Family Support Specialist, FT
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.
Hours for this position are generally Mondays-Fridays, 9am-5pm, with some flexibility based on participant needs.
Wages: $45,000-$48,000

 

Group Mentoring Program Coordinator, FT
This position partners with young people and their families to interrupt generational cycles of poverty and homelessness through relationship-based youth development programming.  This position is part of the Family and Youth Programs Department at Simpson Housing Services. The goals of the program are to partner with families to locate and retain stable housing, increase economic resources, and simultaneously address the needs of parents and children to improve outcomes for the whole family.
Hours for this position are generally Mondays-Fridays, 9am-5pm, with some flexibility based on program needs.
Wages: $42,000-$46,000

 

Women’s Housing Partnership Advocate, FT
This position will work as part of a team that utilizes a Harm Reduction and Housing First Model to assist people by meeting them where they are, with housing as a primary focus. Team members will respond to each participant’s unique needs and goals by providing on-going support, advocacy and assistance in accessing community services to ensure stability in housing and integration in the community. Case Managers must be knowledgeable about and able to respond effectively to the complexities of participants’ lives and the co-occurring challenges and conditions associated with long-term homelessness.
Hours for this position are generally Mondays-Fridays, 9am-5pm, with some flexibility based on program needs.
Wages: $44,000-$48,000

Adult Shelter Connect Advocate, FT
This position is part of the Hennepin County Single Adult Shelter Collaborative which coordinates the Hennepin County Adult Shelter Connect. The Single Adult Shelter Collaborative includes agencies providing shelter to single individuals in Hennepin County. This position provides assessment and placement into single adult shelters in Hennepin County.
This energetic and adaptable employee will work as part of a team to assist individuals to access and understand the single adult shelter system. Participant populations may include those with chemical use issues, criminal histories, trauma, grief, and/or mental health issues. Advocates must be knowledgeable about and able to respond effectively to the complexities of individual’s lives and the challenges and conditions associated with homelessness.
Hours for this position are generally Mondays-Fridays, 9:30AM-4:30PM
Wages: $20/hr

 

Adult Shelter Connect Advocate, On-Call
This position is part of the Hennepin County Single Adult Shelter Collaborative which coordinates the Hennepin County Adult Shelter Connect. The Single Adult Shelter Collaborative includes agencies providing shelter to single individuals in Hennepin County. This position provides assessment and placement into single adult shelters in Hennepin County.
This energetic and adaptable employee will work as part of a team to assist individuals to access and understand the single adult shelter system. Participant populations may include those with chemical use issues, criminal histories, trauma, grief, and/or mental health issues. Advocates must be knowledgeable about and able to respond effectively to the complexities of individual’s lives and the challenges and conditions associated with homelessness.
Shifts/Hours for this position are primary for weekend coverage with some weekday shifts. Shifts are Monday-Friday 9:30am-4:pm and 7:30-10:00. Saturday and Sunday 1:00pm-4:00pm and 7:30pm-10:00pm. 
Wages: $18/hr

 

 

Shelter Advocate, On-Call Weekends & Evenings
This is an on-call, as needed position that may work up to 1000 hours per year to meet the coverage needs of the Simpson Overnight Emergency Shelter. The shelter provides a hospitable, safe, secure, clean, supportive, and affirming environment for single adult men or women in need of overnight shelter. This position will also provide advocacy, support, direction, resources and referrals to shelter guests, as needed.
Hours for this position are generally Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, 4PM-12AM.
Wages: $19/hr