Housing Readiness Case Manager

Location: Houston, TX

Bring your passion for youth advocacy, housing stability, and community impact to a role that truly changes lives. Openwork is seeking a Housing Readiness Case Manager to support young people ages 17.5–24 as they prepare for safe, stable housing and independent living.

This position offers meaningful, relationship-driven work within a supportive housing continuum designed to help youth successfully transition into adulthood.

The Impact You’ll Make

As a Housing Readiness Case Manager, you will guide youth through the housing preparation and leasing process while providing consistent, strengths-based case management. Your work will help ensure young people are informed, supported, and equipped to secure housing and maintain stability as they move toward independence.

You will play a vital role in removing barriers, coordinating services, and helping youth build confidence and readiness for long-term housing success.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct housing readiness assessments and provide individualized case management and supportive services

• Assist youth with housing applications, voucher processes, and required housing briefings

• Complete, collect, and submit documentation to local housing authorities, including recertifications

• Support youth through the move-in process

• Provide onsite case management services to youth in supportive housing

• Participate in wraparound meetings and collaborate with internal programs as needed

• Maintain accurate case files and complete required data entry

• Participate in housing-related and community events as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Services, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Criminal Justice, or a closely related field

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and data entry systems

Preferred Experience

• Knowledge of case management principles, documentation, and records management

• Familiarity with public housing programs and housing subsidies

• Experience working with youth aging out of foster care or navigating transitional housing

Work Environment & Requirements

This role involves regular interaction with youth in a supportive housing setting and requires strong organizational skills, adaptability, and collaboration across teams.

• Reliable transportation required

• Valid driver’s license and current liability insurance

Schedule & Pay

• Pay: $22.46 per hour (weekly pay)

• Schedule: Monday–Friday (some weekends as discussed during interview)

Why Join Openwork

Openwork is a people-first staffing company with more than 50 years of experience connecting individuals to meaningful work. We believe strong careers help build strong communities and are proud to support opportunities that create lasting, positive impact.

If you’re ready to put your skills and compassion to work in a role that truly matters, we encourage you to apply today.