Independent Living Specialist - East Harlem Safe Haven
Bowery Residents' Committee · NY, US
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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
- 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 and assist clients in overcoming them.
- Assist clients in securing entitlements and developing 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 is a plus.
- CPR training certification or willingness to take training class in CPR.
- Vaccination preferred but not required.
Skills
- Case management
- Assessment
- Client support
- Housing planning
- Communication
- Writing
- Computer proficiency
- First aid/CPR
- Overdose prevention
Location
- Manhattan
- Brooklyn
- The Bronx
- Queens
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
- 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)
About the Company
- 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.
- 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.
- 95% of BRC employees report that they would recommend BRC as a good place to work.
- Join us in building a more caring and compassionate city.