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About the Role

BRC staff help New Yorkers experiencing homelessness reclaim their lives by providing a hand up, offering opportunities for health and self-sufficiency, and restoring hope and dignity. Each and every BRC staff member makes heroic contributions to our city, providing vital services in times of crisis and need.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of assigned caseload, including client meetings.
• Ensure clinical files and reports are complete and up-to-date.
• Engage individuals using a client-centered approach.
• Provide services and referrals for housing needs of individuals experiencing homelessness.
• Track trends in housing placements.
• Orient clients with the housing group.
• Secure entitlements.
• Maintain correspondence related to housing interviews and vacancies.
• Assist clients in coordinating moves with landlords and other agencies.
• Serve as a liaison with DHS and other providers to facilitate the housing process.
• Provide housing retention services post-placement.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and case conferences.
• Provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance when needed.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Significant experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness.
• Experience securing entitlements and housing.
• Knowledge of mental illness and substance abuse is helpful.
• Demonstrated writing skills.
• Demonstrated communication skills.
• Demonstrated group facilitation skills.
• Bilingual abilities are a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Word and Excel.
• CPR training certification or willingness to complete certification training.

Skills

• Writing
• Communication
• Group facilitation
• MS Office
• Word
• Excel
• CPR

Location

• Manhattan
• Brooklyn
• Bronx
• Queens

Work Type

• Full-time

Education Level

• High School Diploma/GED
• Bachelor's Degree

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Competitive health and dental plans
• Coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and dependents
• Minimum of 3 weeks paid vacation
• 12 paid holidays
• Additional paid sick and personal time
• 403(b) pension plan with matching benefit
• Tuition assistance
• Training opportunities for career development
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare, transit, and childcare

About the Company

• BRC staff help New Yorkers experiencing homelessness reclaim their lives by providing a hand up, offering opportunities for health and self-sufficiency, and restoring hope and dignity.
• Each and every BRC staff member makes heroic contributions to our city, providing vital services in times of crisis and need.
• Through our commitment to employee wellbeing and development, BRC provides a workplace where staff can achieve their goals, make a difference with our clients, and grow personally and professionally.
• BRC is committed to a safe and healthy workplace: we provide PPE to all employees and enforce temperature monitoring and physical distancing best practices across our programs.
• Today, we have over 1000 full-time, part-time, and per-diem positions located in Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx and Queens.
• Come and learn why 95% of BRC employees report that they would recommend BRC as a good place to work, and join us in building a more caring and compassionate city.