Independent Living Specialist - Wanda Patterson Womens' Residence
Bowery Residents' Committee · NY, US
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About the Role
At BRC, our 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.
Responsibilities
- Intake and assessment
- Individual and group counseling
- Concrete services, entitlements and advocacy
- Escort clients to various appointments
- Documentation, record keeping and progress notes
- Psychosocial, treatment planning and aftercare follow-up
- Attend staff meetings and trainings
- Housing placement
- Provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance when needed
- Related duties as assigned
Requirements
- High School Diploma required
- BA preferred
- Bilingual (Spanish-English) preferred
- Experience working with homeless mentally ill
- Outreach, entitlement, substance abuse experience helpful
- CASAC preferred
- Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel
- CPR training certification or willingness to take training class in CPR
Skills
- MS Office
- Word
- Excel
- CPR
- First Aid
Location
- Manhattan
- Brooklyn
- The Bronx
- Queens
Work Type
- Full-time
- 37.5 hours per week
Education Level
- High School Diploma
- BA
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Competitive health and dental plans
- Coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and dependents
- 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 helps New Yorkers experiencing homelessness reclaim their lives.
- BRC provides a hand up, offering opportunities for health and self-sufficiency, and restoring hope and dignity.
- BRC staff make heroic contributions to the city, providing vital services in times of crisis and need.
- BRC is committed to employee wellbeing and development.
- BRC provides a workplace where staff can achieve their goals, make a difference with clients, and grow personally and professionally.
- BRC has over 1000 full-time, part-time, and per-diem positions.
- 95% of BRC employees report that they would recommend BRC as a good place to work.
- BRC is building a more caring and compassionate city.