About the role
Join Our Mission-Driven Team as a Coordinated Entry System Navigator!
Location: Southeast Kansas (Pittsburg, KS) Organization: Catholic Charities Type: Full-Time | Non-Exempt (Hourly) | 100% Grant Funded
Are you passionate about helping individuals and families experiencing homelessness find a path toward stable housing? Catholic Charities is looking for a Coordinated Entry System (CES) Navigator to connect people with housing and community resources while strengthening partnerships throughout Southeast Kansas.
This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys working directly with people, building community partnerships, and bringing organizations together to solve problems.
What You Will Do: * Engage individuals and families experiencing homelessness and connect them to the Coordinated Entry System. * Complete intake, assessments, referrals, and required documentation. * Connect participants with housing, healthcare, mental health services, benefits, and other community resources. * Coordinate with housing and service providers throughout Southeast Kansas. * Lead case conferencing meetings and participate in regional planning efforts. * Help ensure people with the greatest needs are prioritized for available housing opportunities. * Build relationships with landlords and community partners to expand housing opportunities. * Maintain accurate and timely participant data and documentation. * Participate in community outreach and activities such as the Point-in-Time Count as needed.
Your Superpowers: * You build strong relationships with people and community partners. * You're compassionate, professional, and comfortable working with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and circumstances. * You're organized and can manage multiple priorities without losing track of the details. * You communicate clearly, whether one-on-one, in writing, or leading a meeting. * You're a problem solver who can connect people with the right resources. * You're comfortable using technology and maintaining accurate information. * Knowledge of homelessness, housing programs, Coordinated Entry, or HMIS is a plus.
What You Will Need to Bring to the Table: * Bachelor's degree in human services or relevant experience in social work or a related field. * At least two years of professional experience in housing, social work, employment services, human services, or a related field preferred. * Experience working with individuals and families facing economic hardship or other barriers. * Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office. * Class C driver's license, reliable vehicle, and automobile insurance. * Ability to successfully complete required background screening.
Why Catholic Charities? You'll be part of a collaborative, fun team that makes an impact in our community. We offer a supportive work environment, vacation pay, sick pay, a generous retirement package, and health insurance. We also have fun and work to be as flexible as possible so you can enjoy your time outside of work. EXPOSURES: Controlled inside work environment with noise/vibrations from general office equipment. Minimal exposure to fumes/dust/odors.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Work Type: Light, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Climbing/Balancing/Freedom to Move: May be assigned to multilevel building with some floors accessible by stairs only. Minimal required to move about office. Sit about 85 percent of time. Stooping/Bending: Minimal. Reaching: Occasional, overhead as well as horizontal and down. Vision: Adequate to perform essential functions. Sitting: Up to two hours without a break (at desk, in a car). Color vision: No particular color vision requirement. Hearing: Frequently perceive nature of sounds by ear. Speech: Frequently express ideas by means of spoken words. Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently operates equipment requiring moderate ability. Manual Dexterity: Frequently operates equipment requiring moderate ability.