LGBTQ Youth Housing Navigator & Case Manager

CAMBA, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

CAMBA in New York City is seeking a Case Manager/Housing Specialist to provide counseling and intensive case management to LGBTQ+ homeless youth. The role focuses on securing affordable, permanent housing and navigating benefits and services.

You will work with CAMBA shelters and prevention programs, perform outreach, coordinate with partners, and help clients access public benefits while maintaining detailed records and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work required or preferred.
• Two years of relevant experience with housing/homeless youth.
• Experience with LGBTQ+ youth and group facilitation.
• Familiarity with trauma-informed care and harm reduction.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling and individualized case management to LGBTQ+ homeless youth; assist in obtaining permanent housing.
• Assist clients with ACCESS HRA applications and necessary escorts.
• Collaborate with CAMBA shelters and prevention programs to engage youth and connect to services.
• Coordinate outreach via social platforms to inform youth about CAMBA services.
• Maintain housing resources and accompany clients to housing viewings and lease signings.
• Input client services data into the program database and participate in meetings.

Skills

LGBTQ+ competency

Housing placement

Outreach

Case management

Group facilitation

Microsoft Office

Trauma-informed care

Harm reduction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

CAMBA in New York City is seeking a Case Manager/Housing Specialist to provide counseling and intensive case management to LGBTQ+ homeless youth. The role focuses on securing affordable, permanent housing and navigating benefits and services.

You will work with CAMBA shelters and prevention programs, perform outreach, coordinate with partners, and help clients access public benefits while maintaining detailed records and reporting.