YHDP Housing Navigator

Community Partnership of Southeast Missouri; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Community Partnership of Southeast Missouri (CPSEMO) seeks a dedicated YHDP Housing Navigator to provide trauma-informed, community-based services and housing support for youth up to 24 years old. You will conduct case management, help secure stable housing, and connect clients with essential resources and supportive services.

Responsibilities include building partnerships, maintaining low barriers to access, coordinating transportation, and documenting client progress in HMIS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, public administration, or related field preferred.
• Experience with at‑risk youth and housing instability preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a commitment to advocacy and support for youth.
• Ability to collaborate in diverse, multidisciplinary teams.
• Missouri Driver’s License and reliable transportation with insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed case management and housing support to youth up to age 24.
• Build and maintain partnerships to enhance service delivery.
• Maintain open communication with supervisors and contribute as a team member.
• Assist clients in securing stable housing and connecting with resources.
• Document client information in HMIS and coordinate transportation when needed.
• Organize outreach events and participate in trainings and meetings.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Advocacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, public administration, or related field

Tools

HMIS

Job description

CPSEMO is seeking a passionate and dedicated YHDP Housing Navigator to join our team. This role involves providing trauma-informed, community-based services, case management, and housing support to youth experiencing housing instability or homelessness up to their 24th birthday. The Housing Navigator will assist clients in securing stable housing, connecting with essential resources, and coordinating supportive services.

Responsibilities:

• Support the successful operation of CPSEMO's youth housing initiatives under leadership guidance.
• Maintain and implement a low-barrier access point for youth seeking housing.
• Provide hands-on case management and create individualized plans to help youth achieve stable housing.
• Build and maintain strong community partnerships to enhance service delivery.
• Utilize a Housing First approach to meet clients' needs.
• Maintain accurate client records in databases such as HMIS.
• Provide transportation for clients when necessary.
• Organize outreach activities, including distributing program brochures and presenting at community events.
• Attend required trainings, meetings, and professional development opportunities.
• Maintain open communication with supervisors and actively contribute as a team member.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, public administration, or a related field (preferred).
  
• Experience working with at-risk youth populations; lived experience with housing instability preferred.
  
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a commitment to advocacy and support for youth.
• Ability to collaborate in diverse, multidisciplinary teams.
• Missouri Driver’s License and reliable transportation with insurance.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, and a retirement plan.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.

CPSEMO is committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees and clients.