Bilingual Spanish/English Case Manager/ Housing Specialist, LGBTQ+ Youth Housing Navigation ProgramCAMBA • Brooklyn, NY, US
Bilingual Spanish / English Case Manager / Housing Specialist, LGBTQ+ Youth Housing Navigation Program
CAMBA • Brooklyn, NY, US
30+ days ago
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Job descriptionCase Manager / Housing Specialist Reports To : Program Manager Location : 1259 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11226 What The Case Manager / Housing Specialist Does : Provides counseling and individualized case management to LGBTQ+ homeless youth, will the goal of obtaining affordable permanent housing. Conducts needs assessment, intake and public benefits eligibility screening. Assists individuals with access to public benefits by completing all necessary applications via ACCESS HRA. Offers support and guidance in completing all applications, as well as all necessary escorts. Collaborates with CAMBA shelters and prevention programs to actively engage young people on the street and at places where LGBTQ+ homeless, runaway and street-based youth congregate in order to connect them to services. Provides internet-based outreach by using social marketing websites to inform youth of CAMBA services. Formally collaborates in coordinating services with other agencies / organizations providing services to our clients. Cultivates relationships with schools, community-based organizations and coalitions by attending community events and by facilitating informational groups for our targeted population at other organizations. Completes 2010E Supportive Housing applications for those clients that qualify. Assists clients in identifying low income, affordable and market-rate apartments to successfully transition from street homelessness into more permanent housing alternatives. Accompanies clients to supportive housing interviews, housing viewings, independent housing viewings, and lease / program agreement signings. Develops and maintains housing resources to assist clients in securing appropriate permanent housing. Works with clients to ensure that they are appropriately equipped for the housing search and for maintaining the housing that they find. Identifies apartments for client placement that meet safety and health standards of the City of New York, and escorts clients to apartment viewings. Helps with negotiation of leases. Ensures that landlords outfit all apartments with requisite working equipment and appliances. Maintains up-to-date charts to reflect the client’s status in the housing process. Inputs all provided client related services into program’s assigned database Participates in administrative and staff meetings as requested. Provides all required information for weekly / monthly / quarterly / annual reports to CAMBA management and / or to funders. Helps co-facilitate ILI trainings. Bachelor's degree (B. A. or B. S.). Bachelor’s degree in Social Work (BSW) preferred. LGBTQ+ cultural competency Two (2) years of relevant experience, preferably in a mid-sized (250+ employees) organization working with persons with a history of homelessness. Experience in housing placement, outreach, entitlements, and case management. Experience working with LGBTQ+ youth. Experience facilitating groups. Good written & verbal communication. Computer literacy in Microsoft Office Suite. Familiarity with trauma-informed care and harm reduction Bi-lingual English and Spanish. $53,249 annually When salary ranges are listed, the range would represent the low and high end for the applicable position & program. The salary offered would be based on various factors unique to each program and candidate. This includes but is not limited to experience, education, budget and / or program size, internal equity, skills and other factors that may be required for the position and organization. Full-time (35 hours per week) Benefits : CAMBA offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time), and paid holidays. CAMBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, marital or veteran status, pregnancy status or sexual orientation. Powered by JazzHR
Who We Are :
- CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City, where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports, they need to thrive. We take a comprehensive approach by offering more than 180 integrated programs in : Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services.
- We reach almost 80,000 individuals and families, including almost 13,000 youth. CAMBA serves a diverse cross section of New Yorkers from new mothers in Brownsville to job seekers in the Rockaways.
- More than half of our clients are immigrants and refugees from around the globe.
- Over 85% of our families are living in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today.
- CAMBA’s Housing Navigation for LGBTQ+ Youth provides case management and housing navigation towards permanent housing for LGBTQ+ youth.
The program also provides Independent Living Skills (ILI) training for clients. Position :
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People of color, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are encouraged to apply.
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