CAMBA
Bilingual Spanish/English Case Manager/ Housing Specialist, LGBTQ+ Youth Housing
CAMBA, New York, New York, us, 10261
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 offer 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. Our clients include new mothers and job seekers across Brooklyn and other boroughs, with over half being immigrants and refugees. More than 85% of our families live in poverty.
Housing Navigation for LGBTQ+ Youth Provides case management and housing navigation toward permanent housing for LGBTQ+ youth. The program also offers Independent Living Skills (ILI) training.
Position Case Manager/Housing Specialist
Reports To Program Manager
Location 1259 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11226
Responsibilities
Provides counseling and individualized case management to LGBTQ+ homeless youth, with 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 and providing guidance and escorts.
Collaborates with CAMBA shelters and prevention programs to engage young people on the street and at places where LGBTQ+ homeless, runaway and street‑based youth congregate to connect them to services.
Provides internet‑based outreach using social marketing websites to inform youth of CAMBA services.
Co‑coordinates services with other agencies/organizations providing services to our clients.
Cultivates relationships with schools, community‑based organizations and coalitions by attending community events and facilitating informational groups for our target population at other organizations.
Completes 2010E Supportive Housing applications for qualifying clients.
Assists clients in identifying low‑income, affordable and market‑rate apartments for 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 they are equipped for the housing search and for maintaining the housing 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 client‑related services into the 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 funders.
Co‑facilitates ILI trainings.
Minimum Education/Experience Required
Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.). Bachelor’s degree in Social Work (BSW) preferred.
Other Requirements
LGBTQ+ cultural competency.
Two (2) years of relevant experience, preferably in a mid‑size (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 (preferred).
Compensation $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.
Job Status 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.
EEO Statement CAMBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. People of color, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are encouraged to apply. 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.
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Housing Navigation for LGBTQ+ Youth Provides case management and housing navigation toward permanent housing for LGBTQ+ youth. The program also offers Independent Living Skills (ILI) training.
Position Case Manager/Housing Specialist
Reports To Program Manager
Location 1259 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11226
Responsibilities
Provides counseling and individualized case management to LGBTQ+ homeless youth, with 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 and providing guidance and escorts.
Collaborates with CAMBA shelters and prevention programs to engage young people on the street and at places where LGBTQ+ homeless, runaway and street‑based youth congregate to connect them to services.
Provides internet‑based outreach using social marketing websites to inform youth of CAMBA services.
Co‑coordinates services with other agencies/organizations providing services to our clients.
Cultivates relationships with schools, community‑based organizations and coalitions by attending community events and facilitating informational groups for our target population at other organizations.
Completes 2010E Supportive Housing applications for qualifying clients.
Assists clients in identifying low‑income, affordable and market‑rate apartments for 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 they are equipped for the housing search and for maintaining the housing 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 client‑related services into the 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 funders.
Co‑facilitates ILI trainings.
Minimum Education/Experience Required
Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.). Bachelor’s degree in Social Work (BSW) preferred.
Other Requirements
LGBTQ+ cultural competency.
Two (2) years of relevant experience, preferably in a mid‑size (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 (preferred).
Compensation $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.
Job Status 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.
EEO Statement CAMBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. People of color, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are encouraged to apply. 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.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Non-profit Organizations
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