Community Resource Specialist - Mankato

Central Minnesota Jobs and Training Services, Inc.; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Minnesota Jobs and Training Services, Inc. seeks a Community Resource Specialist to bridge the Department of Public Safety with individuals and families in need and with local service providers.

This civilian public safety professional conducts proactive outreach, navigates resources, coordinates referrals, and follows up to support those affected by crime, homelessness, housing instability, or mental health concerns, coordinating with multiple partners to reduce barriers.

Responsibilities

• Provide outreach, resource navigation, and follow-up to connect individuals with services.
• Coordinate referrals with service providers and document outcomes.
• Collaborate with city departments, counties, schools, and nonprofits to reduce barriers to assistance.

Job description

Job Posting

Under the direct supervision of the Public Safety Commander, the Community Resource Specialist is a civilian public safety professional who serves as a bridge between the Department of Public Safety, individuals and families in need, community organizations, and local and regional service providers. The position provides proactive outreach, resource navigation, referral coordination, follow-up, and community engagement for individuals impacted by crime, homelessness or housing instability, mental health concerns, substance use, family or personal crisis, and other circumstances that may contribute to repeated interaction with public safety services. The Community Resource Specialist works collaboratively with Police, Fire, Community Development - Housing, other City departments, Blue Earth County, victim advocacy organizations, behavioral health providers, housing and homelessness service providers, schools, nonprofit organizations, and other community partners to connect individuals with appropriate services and reduce barriers to receiving assistance.

Benefits information is not available for this position. Please contact the city directly for this information.