Independent Living Specialist - Blue Sky

Bowery Residents Committee • Queens, NY

83d

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 while providing services and referrals to address the varied needs of individuals experiencing homelessness, including securing entitlement, gainful employment and housing. You will have an ability to manage conflict or challenging behaviors with self-awareness and emphasizing client autonomy and safety. You will help to build clients' daily living skills to ensure successful independent living. You will be responsible for completing intakes and assessments and all required documentation, including psychosocials, progress notes and treatment plans. You will escort clients to various appointments, as needed. You will participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and case conferences. You will provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance when needed. Related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Bilingual abilities a plus
• Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness preferred
• Experience with conducting outreach, securing entitlements and housing
• Knowledge of mental illness and substance abuse helpful
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Word and Excel
• CPR training certification or willingness to complete certification training in CPR

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of assigned case load
• Meet with clients on a regular basis
• Ensure that all clinical files and reports are complete and up to date
• Engage individuals in a client-centered approach
• Provide services and referrals to address the needs of individuals experiencing homelessness
• Secure entitlement, gainful employment, and housing for clients
• Manage conflict or challenging behaviors with self-awareness
• Emphasize client autonomy and safety
• Help build clients' daily living skills for successful independent living
• Complete intakes and assessments and all required documentation
• Escort clients to various appointments as needed
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and case conferences
• Provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance when needed
• Perform related duties as assigned

Benefits

• Health insurance and paid sick time benefits immediately upon starting work
• Competitive health and dental plans, with coverage available 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 a matching benefit paid by BRC
• Tuition assistance and many training opportunities for career development
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) available for healthcare, transit, and childcare

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees