Housing Navigator in Kalamazoo, Michigan at Integrated Services of Kalamazoo

Do you enjoy being out in the community providing outreach support to individuals experiencing homelessness? Would you like to be a valuable member of a diversity driven, mission-minded team that impacts our community? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to work as a Housing Navigator with Kalamazoo’s unhoused population!

What You Will Be Doing

Working full-time as a Housing Navigator, you will be assisting clients who are exiting a hospital stay in need of a recuperative care option to prevent an individual from exiting the hospital into homelessness. Duties include coordinating with the shelter housing coordinator and medical person responsible for tending to the client's medical needs and concerns, to determine the best day and time for the client's entry into the shelter. You will also assist clients with locating permanent housing, obtaining vital documents, making sure the shelter stays clean by directing clients to maintain their assigned sleeping space as well as maintain the common areas of the shelter. The Shelter Supervisor may assign other duties necessary to aid clients with successfully completing the shelter program. You will not be responsible for providing any sort of medical service or assistant to shelter residents.

What We Require

High School diploma or GED with at least two years of work experience in combination with lived experience navigating mental health resources and/or services to benefit those with mental health, developmental, or behavioral challenges; experience in Community Mental Health or transitional housing setting is preferred. Basic computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, database management, e-mail and grant reporting. Valid Michigan driver's license and personal transportation required.

Who We Are

Integrated Services of Kalamazoo (ISK) has been delivering quality services and programs to improve the lives of those we serve for over 30 years. ISK works with youth, families, and adults with mental illnesses, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders to help them succeed. We provide welcoming and diverse community partnerships which collaborate and share resources to support individuals and families to be successful and achieve their goals in a trauma-informed environment.

Why Work For ISK

Because we make a difference in the lives of the individuals we serve in the Kalamazoo community every day. You will have the opportunity to work with amazing co-workers in an environment that values diversity, inclusion, work/life balance and encourages ongoing education for professional development.

We also offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, with some of the best retirement plans in southwest Michigan. You will also enjoy 12 paid holidays, 23 days of PTO and the opportunity to earn additional PTO hours for participating in our wellness program!

Come Join Us!

Individuals of diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds along with bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. ISK is an equal opportunity employer that encourages diversity and inclusion among its workforce. ISK fomenta la diversidad y la inclusión.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

Physical Efforts – Job demands include prolonged sitting and standing as appropriate. May occasionally require light lifting up to 25 pounds, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or bending as appropriate. Requires coordination of hands and/or eye/hand/foot.

Working Conditions – Office environment with noise from computers, copy machine, and telephones. Use of computer screen for periods in excess of 30 minutes at a time. Possible eyestrain from extended periods of viewing computer screen. May be exposed to bloodborne pathogens, infectious diseases, and parasites. Travel throughout the Kalamazoo area is required.