Direct Care Specialist

Do you have a passion for assisting individuals in their transition from homelessness to services and housing?

Would you like to be a valuable member of a diversity-driven, mission-minded team that impacts our community?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to work as a contingent (weekends and holidays)
Direct Care Specialist!

What You Will Be Doing

As a Direct Care Specialist, you will be responsible for delivering appropriate services/supports to individuals with co-occurring, severe, and persistent mental illness and/or substance use disorders. The successful candidate will provide skill-building/community living support activities and manage group activities such as cooking, cleaning, and conflict resolution in a challenging, short-term residential environment to help individuals transition from homelessness to housing.

What We Require

High School diploma or GED with at least two years of work experience. Experience in community mental health or transitional housing is preferred. A commitment of two holidays per year and three shifts per month is required. You will need to complete all ISK required trainings per policy.

Who We Are

Integrated Services of Kalamazoo (ISK) has been delivering quality services and programs to improve lives for over 30 years. We work with youth, families, and adults with mental illnesses, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders to help them succeed. We foster welcoming and diverse community partnerships that collaborate and share resources to support individuals and families in a trauma-informed environment.

Why Work For ISK

Because we make a difference in the lives of the individuals we serve in the Kalamazoo community every day. You will have the opportunity to work with dedicated co-workers in an environment that values diversity, inclusion, work/life balance, and ongoing professional development.

Come Join Us!

Individuals from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, along with bilingual candidates, are encouraged to apply. ISK is an equal opportunity employer that promotes diversity and inclusion.

Physical Requirements /

Working Conditions:

Physical Efforts – The job may involve prolonged sitting and standing. Occasionally, light lifting up to 25 pounds, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or bending may be required. Coordination of hands and/or eye/hand/foot is necessary.

Working Conditions – Office environment with noise from computers, copiers, and telephones. Extended use of video display terminals (VDT) may cause eyestrain. The role may expose you to blood borne pathogens, infectious diseases, and parasites.