Job Description

Job Location: Avivo Village - Minneapolis, MN 55401
Position Type: Full TimeEducation
Level: High School Diploma/GED
Salary Range: $19.87 - $24.84 Hourly

Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Health & WellnessDo you know, you have the power to change the course of someone’s life? Avivo employees do this every day, and we want you to join the team. At Avivo, our employees work with utter commitment to their clients, embracing the full person, believing in the dignity of all people.
ABOUT THE ROLEAvivo’s Ending Homelessness Division provides accessible, person-centered pathways to housing and stability for individuals experiencing homelessness, substance use disorders, mental health challenges, and the impacts of trauma. Our work is grounded in harm reduction, recovery-oriented systems of care, and trauma-informed service delivery.
The Program Support Specialist provides essential operational and logistical support to Avivo Village North Loop, the Participant Wellness & Safety Program, and other Ending Homelessness programs. This includes managing high-volume inventory, ensuring health and safety supplies are available, supporting overdose prevention supply tracking, and coordinating logistics across multiple locations. This role is ideal for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and motivated by work that directly supports participant safety and stability.
WHAT YOU WILL DO• Ensure essential supplies are consistently stocked to support daily shelter operations, crisis response, and rapid unit transitions.
• Manage ordering, organizing, stocking, and tracking supplies across multiple sites, including overdose reversal materials.
• Track supply distribution data and analyze trends to inform ordering and reporting.
• Collaborate with program staff, leadership, community partners, and vendors to ensure smooth operations.
• Support improvements in supply distribution systems through communication and problem solving.
• Safely dispose of biohazard materials with appropriate documentation.
• Participate in emergency response efforts, including overdose response when required.
• Prepare for and support audits, site visits, and compliance reviews.
• Assist with contract requirements, allowable purchases, financial documentation, and reporting.
• Maintain culturally responsive and person-centered service aligned with Avivo’s values.
• Participate in required meetings and cross-program collaboration.
• Support Avivo’s commitment to undoing racism and reducing disparities.
SCHEDULE: This is a 32/hr. a week full-time position paid for 40 hours.

QualificationsWHAT YOU OFFER:• High school diploma or GED.
• One or more years of experience working with high-volume inventory, ordering, or data systems.
• One or more years of experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness, substance use disorders, or mental health recovery.
• Lived experience will be valued and considered for up to one year of the experience requirement.
• Commitment to culturally responsive and trauma-informed services.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse communities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, professional boundaries, and sound judgment.
• Ability to work in crisis situations and adapt to changing needs.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office, and willingness to learn internal systems.
• Valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, clean driving record, and access to a personal vehicle.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS• Associate degree or higher in behavioral science or a related field.
• Experience in shelter, wellness, safety, or harm-reduction programs.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices supporting individuals experiencing homelessness or substance use disorders.
PHYSICAL AND SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs in an office and warehouse environment.
• Frequent movement throughout program sites; ability to remain stationary for extended periods.
• Occasional evening or weekend work based on program needs.
• Ability to travel between sites; mileage reimbursement provided.
WHAT WE OFFER• Medical health plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Nice Healthcare: chat, video visits, and in-home primary care
• Dental plan
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Basic Life/AD&D and Voluntary Life/AD&D
• Long-term disability
• Optional insurance: critical illness, accident, short-term disability
• 401(k) plan
• 10 paid holidays and generous PTO
HOW TO APPLYSubmit your application online through Avivo’s Careers page at Avivomn.org. Qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps. Early applications are encouraged, as interviews are conducted on a rolling basis.
Avivo will begin participating in E-Verify effective July 1, 2025.
Avivo will recruit, hire, promote, and transfer qualified persons into all job classifications regardless of race, gender, religion, skin color, national origin or ancestry, physical disability (including pregnancy) or mental disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, veteran status, or genetic characteristics.
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