Jobs in Paw Paw, MI

About the role

As an Housing Access Specialist, you will navigate various sites, including encampments, the Community Kitchen, the Refresh Hygiene and Hope program, the Herrick Library, and other areas spanning across Ottawa County. This role requires adaptability, adept problem-solving abilities, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Your primary objective will be to utilize your expertise to connect individuals experiencing homelessness with vital resources, all with the overarching goal of finding stable housing solutions for our houseless neighbors.

What you'll bring

• Work experience in a social work position or social services or related field.
• Ability to work independently and without direct supervision.
• Ability to handle a variety of constituencies, manage multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in a complex environment with multiple priorities.
• Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people.
• Strong communication skills with a variety of guests, community members and collaborative agency team members.
• Strong active listening skills and ability to offer empathy.
• Integrity, positive attitude, strong work ethic, and self-directedness.
• Strong in critical thinking & problem solving.
• Suicide Prevention and Deescaltion techniques and skilled in conflict resolution and crisis management.
• A team player with a flexible and creative approach within a friendly, yet demanding, work environment.
• Creativity in developing new and innovative approaches to challenges with a strong commitment to continuous improvement.
• Comfort