Independent Living Specialist (Bilingual) - Bronx Family Housing

Bowery Residents' Committee • New York, NY

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The Independent Living Specialist is responsible for all aspects of an assigned caseload of tenants living in the program. Specific duties are focused around helping tenants maintain housing stability and include assisting with applications and re-certification for entitlements; providing linkages and referrals to community resources such as vocational, medical, mental health, and/or substance abuse services; and providing supportive counseling. The Independent Living Specialist will also make regular visits to tenant apartments to ensure a safe and secure environment in compliance with guidelines.

Requirements

• BA in Psychology or related field OR at least three years of relevant experience and HS diploma/GED.
• Experience working with the substance abuse and/or mentally ill population.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Bilingual Spanish required.
• CPR training certification or willingness to take training class in CPR.

Nice To Haves

• Vaccination preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned caseload of tenants.
• Assist tenants with applications and re-certification for entitlements.
• Provide linkages and referrals to community resources (vocational, medical, mental health, substance abuse services).
• Provide supportive counseling to tenants.
• Conduct regular visits to tenant apartments to ensure a safe and secure environment.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Competitive health and dental plans (coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and dependents)
• A 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level