Housing Navigator

Housing Navigator This role is located in Knox and received additional location compensation.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Housing Navigator to join our team at Porter-Starke Services, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit community health center. As a Housing Navigator, you will provide flexible community-based services to individuals with serious mental illness, including those with substance use disorders, who are homeless or at imminent risk of becoming homeless. This is a full-time position located in Knox, Indiana, and receives additional location compensation.

Responsibilities:

• Provides street outreach and works with community partners to provide services to homeless individuals
• Provides case management services and in-home oversight, including education in skills training and personal financial administration
• Assists clients in meeting their treatment goals and provides appropriate therapeutic interventions and crisis interventions
• Documents interventions per department standards and initiates, monitors, and updates client treatment plans
• Connects clients to available community resources and acts as an advocate for clients
• Coordinates care with internal and external providers and plans, organizes, and provides group skills training experiences

Benefits:

• 401k with 20% company matching
• 11 paid holidays
• Tuition assistance up to $5250/year
• Loan assistance up to $200/month
• Competitive wages
• Generous PTO
• Employee discount at the local YMCA
• HSA/FSA accounts
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee referral program
• Casual Fridays
• Company paid life insurance policy
• Company paid long term disability
• Optional insurances (short term disability)
• Employee recognition events
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free yearly health screenings

Competencies:

• Developing a rapport and ongoing relationship with adults who have a serious mental illness
• Assessing the needs of adults with a serious and persistent mental illness
• Documenting interventions
• Building and maintaining therapeutic rapport with assigned clients
• Providing education in activities of daily living for clients
• Assisting clients in accessing entitlements such as Medicaid, Social Security Income (SSI), or Social Security Disability Income (SSDI), food stamps, and other resources
• Advocating for client's needs
• Group facilitation
• Being a positive and supportive team member

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related Human Services discipline is required
• Previous related experience working in mental health or related discipline is preferred
• Successful completion of OBHP (Other Behavioral Health Professional) educational requirements is required within 3 weeks of hire date
• Valid Indiana Driver's License and reliable transportation

How to Apply:

If you are a motivated and compassionate professional looking to make a difference in the lives of others, please apply to the Housing Navigator position at Porter-Starke Services, Inc. Learn more about our organization and other job opportunities by visiting our website at https://www.porterstarke.org. Apply today to join our team and make a positive impact in the lives of those we serve!