LGBTQ+ Youth Housing Navigator & Case Manager

CAMBA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer 4

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

CAMBA in New York City is seeking a Case Manager/ Housing Specialist to provide counseling and individualized case management to LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness. You will assess needs, screen for benefits, and assist in securing affordable permanent housing.

You will work with CAMBA shelters and schools, conduct outreach, coordinate services with partners, and maintain records to support successful housing transitions.

Qualifications

• Proven LGBTQ+ cultural competency and experience with diverse populations.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in housing-related roles.
• Experience in housing placement, outreach, entitlements, and case management.
• Experience working with LGBTQ+ youth and facilitating groups.
• Strong written and verbal communication; proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with trauma-informed care and harm reduction practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling and individualized case management to LGBTQ+ homeless youth with the goal of obtaining affordable permanent housing.
• Assist clients with access to public benefits and complete necessary applications.
• Collaborate with CAMBA shelters and prevention programs to connect youth to services.
• Conduct outreach via social platforms to inform youth about CAMBA services.
• Coordinate services with other agencies and maintain housing resources.
• Input client services into the program database and participate in meetings.

Skills

LGBTQ+ cultural competency

2+ years experience

Housing placement experience

Outreach experience

Entitlements experience

Case management experience

LGBTQ+ youth experience

Group facilitation

Written & verbal communication

MS Office

Trauma-informed care

Harm reduction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Job description

CAMBA in New York City is seeking a Case Manager/ Housing Specialist to provide counseling and individualized case management to LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness. You will assess needs, screen for benefits, and assist in securing affordable permanent housing.

You will work with CAMBA shelters and schools, conduct outreach, coordinate services with partners, and maintain records to support successful housing transitions.