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About the Role

Provide comprehensive case management services to identified chronic homeless individuals. Assist clients in overcoming barriers to housing, securing entitlements, and progressing on individualized housing plans. Prepare clients for housing interviews and arrange appointments.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive case management services to identified chronic homeless individuals.
Manage all aspects of assigned caseload, including client meetings and maintaining clinical files.
Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify barriers to housing.
Assist clients in overcoming housing barriers and securing entitlements.
Develop and work with clients on individualized housing plans.
Build a network of support services for clients.
Prepare clients for housing interviews and arrange housing appointments.
Participate in case conferences as necessary.
Liaise with clinical staff regarding common clients.
Provide emergency first aid/CPR or overdose prevention protocol assistance when needed.
Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED required.
Bachelors degree preferred.
Masters degree ideal.
Bilingual Spanish strongly preferred, but not required.
Excellent communication and writing skills required.
Computer proficiency required.
Experience working in residential treatment.
Experience working with MICA and homeless populations.
Knowledge of HRA and NY/NY application systems a plus.
CPR training certification or willingness to take training class in CPR.

Skills

Communication skills
Writing skills
Computer proficiency
CPR
First Aid
Overdose prevention protocol assistance

Work Type

Full-time

Education Level

High School Diploma/GED
Bachelors degree
Masters 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.
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.
BRC has over 1000 full-time, part-time, and per-diem positions located in Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx and Queens.
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.