Housing Stability Specialist (TLGBQ+) — HIV Wellness

Life Is Work; Illinois; On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Is Work Resource Center in Chicago, IL seeks a Housing Case Manager to provide wraparound housing and non-medical case management for TLGBQ+ communities affected by HIV and housing insecurity.

You will coordinate housing placements, navigate HMIS, connect clients to healthcare, employment programs, and social services, and document progress in line with funding and agency standards.

Compassion, attention to detail, and commitment to affirming, trauma-informed care are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of clients with individualized, trauma-informed care.
• Conduct intake assessments, develop service plans, and document progress toward housing goals.
• Assist clients in accessing stable housing through placement services and ongoing support.
• Provide non-medical case management, connecting clients to health, HIV services, employment programs, and social services.
• Utilize Housing First to support securing and maintaining housing.
• Assist with housing applications, referrals, and navigation of housing systems (HMIS).
• Advocate for clients with landlords and housing agencies to ensure stability.
• Support housing for people living with HIV, survivors of gender-based violence, and those reentering society post incarceration.
• Provide referrals for background checks, expungement, employment, and supportive services.
• Assist with housing stability and exit plans, and complete monthly housing visits.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to link clients to HIV prevention and treatment services.
• Promote wellness with harm reduction, PrEP, ART, and health strategies.
• Support health goals via referrals to gender-affirming care, mental health, and substance use programs.
• Maintain accurate documentation per program standards and funder requirements.
• Track housing placements and health outcomes for reporting and evaluation.
• Collaborate with partners to deliver services and advocacy.

Job description

Life Is Work Resource Center in Chicago, IL seeks a Housing Case Manager to provide wraparound housing and non-medical case management for TLGBQ+ communities affected by HIV and housing insecurity.

You will coordinate housing placements, navigate HMIS, connect clients to healthcare, employment programs, and social services, and document progress in line with funding and agency standards.

Compassion, attention to detail, and commitment to affirming, trauma-informed care are essential.