Job Description

Housing Navigator (Full-Time)

Prairieland Service Coordination, Inc. – Maryville, IL

$24.04–$25.96/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) ✔ Life & AD&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.

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