Housing Case Manager

Health and Wellness Coordination

○ Collaborate with healthcare providers and community partners to link clients to HIV prevention and treatment services. ○ Promote client wellness by offering education and resources on harm reduction, PrEP, ART, and other health strategies. ○ Support clients in achieving health-related goals through referrals to gender-affirming care, mental health services, and substance use support programs.

Program Documentation and Reporting

○ Maintain accurate, timely documentation in compliance with program, funder, and agency standards. ○ Monitor client progress and participate in regular case reviews with the Housing Program Manager. ○ Track housing placements, health outcomes, and other relevant program metrics to support reporting and evaluation.

Community Engagement and Advocacy

○ Collaborate with Life Is Work’s community partners, including the AIDS Foundation of Chicago, Center on Halsted, and Task Force Prevention Services, to deliver wraparound services. ○ Attend community meetings, training, and events related to housing, HIV prevention, and TLGBQ+ wellness. ○ Advocate for systemic changes to address housing disparities impacting TLGBQ+ individuals, people living with HIV and people reentering back into society post incarceration/ justice involved.

Qualifications

● Bachelor’s degree in social work, public health, human services, or a related field (equivalent experience considered). ● 2+ years of experience in case management, housing services, or HIV prevention/treatment programs. ● Understanding of housing systems, HMIS, Case Worthy and the Housing First approach preferred.

● Experience working with TLGBQ+ communities, reentry population and individuals living with HIV/AIDS.

● Strong commitment to trauma-informed, harm-reduction, and culturally affirming care.

● Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

● Proficiency with case management systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

● Valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

● Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

● Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

● Generous paid time off (PTO), including vacation, sick days, and holidays.

● Opportunities for professional development and training.

● Supportive and affirming work environment that prioritizes staff wellness.

Life Is Work is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. TLGBQ+ individuals, people living with HIV, people reentering back into society, people of color, and those with lived experience are strongly encouraged to apply.