Housing Specialist - Beaver Pond

Bowery Residents' Committee • New York, NY

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About The Position

You will be responsible for all aspects of assigned case load, including meeting
with clients on a regular basis and ensuring that all clinical files and reports
are complete and up to date. You are committed to engaging individuals in a
client-centered approach and providing services and referrals to address the
varied housing needs of individuals experiencing homelessness, for tracking
trends in housing placements and orienting clients with the housing group. You
will also secure entitlements, maintain correspondence relating to housing
interviews and vacancies, as well as assist clients to coordinate their move
with landlords and other internal personal and external agencies. You will be
responsible for serving as a liaison with DHS and other providers to facilitate
the housing process for clients. You will provide housing retention services
once clients have been placed. You will participate in interdisciplinary team
meetings and case conferences. You will provide emergency first aid/CPR
assistance when needed. Related duties as assigned.

Are you looking to make a positive impact on the lives of those in your
community? 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required
• Significant experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness and with securing entitlements and housing
• Knowledge of mental illness and substance abuse helpful
• Demonstrated writing, communication and group facilitation skills
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Word and Excel
• CPR training certification or willingness to complete certification training in CPR

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Bilingual abilities a plus

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of assigned case load
• Meeting with clients on a regular basis
• Ensuring that all clinical files and reports are complete and up to date
• Engaging individuals in a client-centered approach
• Providing services and referrals to address the varied housing needs of individuals experiencing homelessness
• Tracking trends in housing placements
• Orienting clients with the housing group
• Secure entitlements
• Maintain correspondence relating to housing interviews and vacancies
• Assist clients to coordinate their move with landlords and other internal personal and external agencies
• Serving as a liaison with DHS and other providers to facilitate the housing process for clients
• Provide housing retention services once clients have been placed
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and case conferences
• Provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance when needed
• Related duties as assigned

Benefits

• Employees are eligible for health insurance and paid sick time benefits immediately upon starting work.
• Competitive health and dental plans, with coverage is available for your spouse, domestic partner, and dependents.
• A minimum of 3 weeks paid vacation, 12 paid holidays, and additional paid sick and personal time.
• A 403(b) pension plan with a matching benefit paid by BRC.
• Tuition assistance and many training opportunities for career development.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) are available so employees can set aside pre-tax dollars for healthcare, transit and childcare.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees