LGBTQ Youth Housing Navigator

Los Angeles LGBT Center; California; On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

403(b) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Los Angeles LGBT Center is seeking a Housing Navigator to assist clients in overcoming homelessness by connecting them with emergency, transitional, and permanent housing. Under supervision, you will conduct intake, assess needs, coordinate services, and maintain accurate records in HMIS Clarity.

You will partner with mental health, health, and social service providers, ensuring culturally competent support for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years direct service as a case manager with homeless clients or housing navigation.
• Knowledge of LGBTQ community resources and referral networks.
• Access to reliable transportation and ability to be insured.
• AHA CPR certification. Training in Motivational Interviewing and Trauma-Informed care are a plus.
• Excellent communication and ability to work with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for participants throughout the program.
• Conduct comprehensive intake and needs assessment for housing eligibility.
• Assist clients to obtain and stabilize permanent housing as available.
• Link clients to mental health, health, and social services including DPSS/CalFresh.
• Maintain HMIS data and prepare required program reports.

Skills

LGBTQ+ community experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

Strong verbal and writtenCommunication

Case management

Client advocacy

Education

AHA CPR certification

Tools

HMIS Clarity

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Records

Other software systems

Job description

Los Angeles LGBT Center is seeking a Housing Navigator to assist clients in overcoming homelessness by connecting them with emergency, transitional, and permanent housing. Under supervision, you will conduct intake, assess needs, coordinate services, and maintain accurate records in HMIS Clarity.

You will partner with mental health, health, and social service providers, ensuring culturally competent support for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.