Independent Living Specialist - Casa de Los Vecinos

Bowery Residents Committee • New York, NY

110d

About The Position

The position involves being responsible for all aspects of an assigned caseload, which includes meeting with clients living in a Community Residence at least weekly. The role requires making referrals to medical, mental health, and/or substance abuse services as needed, while continuing to involve providers in the clients' care. Supportive counseling is provided to clients, along with regular visits to their rooms to monitor their safety and security. The position also involves teaching and assisting clients with activities of daily living, completing client 2010 e housing applications, service plans, and psychosocial reports. Appropriate levels of support, including escorts if necessary, are provided to clients. It is essential to ensure that all clinical files and reports are complete and up to date, assist with the intake and admission process, participate in community meetings, and provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance when needed. Related duties may be assigned as necessary.

Requirements

• BA preferred
• HS diploma/GED required
• Significant experience working with the substance abuse and/or mentally ill population required
• Excellent writing skills
• Basic computer literacy required
• CPR training certification or willingness to take training class in CPR

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of assigned caseload
• Meet with clients living in Community Residence at least weekly
• Make referrals to medical, mental health, and/or substance abuse services as needed
• Provide supportive counseling to clients
• Make regular visits to client rooms to monitor safety and security
• Teach and assist clients with activities of daily living
• Complete client 2010 e housing applications, service plans, and psychosocial reports
• Provide appropriate level of support including escorts if necessary
• Ensure all clinical files and reports are complete and up to date
• Assist with intake and admission process
• Participate in community meetings
• 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 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: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree