Housing Navigator

Housing Navigator (Full-Time) Prairieland Service Coordination, Inc. - Maryville, IL $20.00-$22.00/hour | Monday-Friday | 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Full Benefits Prairieland Service Coordination, Inc. (PSCI) is looking to welcome a new Housing Navigator to our Prairieland family in Maryville, IL, supporting individuals with developmental disabilities across our service area. This position offers a consistent weekday schedule, excellent benefits, and opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting individuals to secure and maintain safe, stable, and affordable community-based housing. What You'll Do Coordinate access to safe, affordable housing by identifying options, assisting with applications, and leasing processes

• Educate individuals with IDD and their families on supportive housing opportunities and how to navigate the process
• Collaborate with staff to assess housing needs and develop individualized housing and support plans
• Build and maintain relationships with landlords and educate them on working with individuals receiving services
• Assist clients with tenant readiness skills, including being a good neighbor and handling landlord-tenant concerns
• Complete required referrals, maintain accurate records, and track housing progress and outcomes
• Coordinate apartment outreach, showings, and support clients through the move-in process, including securing needed resources
• Communicate and coordinate regularly with internal teams, service providers, and community partners
• Monitor ongoing housing stability and connect clients to additional or long-term supports as needed Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a human services-related field One year of cumulative experience providing direct services to individuals with developmental disabilities.

Experience may be gained through employment, volunteer work, or family caregiving. What We're Looking For Strong organizational, time management, and documentation skills Knowledge of the developmental disabilities service system Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a team Professional written and verbal communication skills Commitment to ethical standards and person-centered services Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours as needed Reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and current auto insurance Why Join PSCI? Paid Time Off Medical, Dental, and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) LifeAD&D Insurance Long-Term Disability Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 403(b) Retirement Plan Additional Details Full-time, non-exempt position Prairieland Service Coordination, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations with applicable law.