Coordinated Entry System (CES) Navigator - Pittsburg, KS

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.