Independent Living Specialist - Jack Ryan Residence

Bowery Residents Committee • Manhattan, NY

86d

About The Position

The position involves providing comprehensive case management services to a challenging caseload of mentally ill, homeless adults. Responsibilities include assisting clients with obtaining benefits, referrals for treatment, monitoring hygiene, teaching independent living skills, providing escorts to and advocacy for entitlements and housing appointments, and facilitating housing placement. The role also requires facilitating weekly psycho-educational groups, generating ongoing progress and group notes, and preparing monthly statistical reports. Participation in clinical team meetings, case conferences, and other staff meetings is expected, along with assisting with program staff coverage as needed. Emergency first aid/CPR assistance may be required, and additional related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; Master's degree ideal.
• Bilingual Spanish strongly preferred, but not required.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Computer proficiency required.
• Experience working in residential treatment and with MICA and homeless populations.
• Knowledge of HRA and NY/NY application systems a plus.
• CPR training certification or willingness to take training class in CPR.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with mentally ill and homeless populations.
• Knowledge of HRA and NY/NY application systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive case management services to mentally ill, homeless adults.
• Assist with obtaining benefits and referrals for treatment.
• Monitor hygiene and teach independent living skills.
• Provide escorts to and advocacy for entitlements and housing appointments.
• Facilitate housing placement.
• Facilitate weekly psycho-educational groups.
• Generate ongoing progress and group notes.
• Prepare monthly statistical reports.
• Participate in clinical team, case conferences, and other staff meetings.
• Assist with program staff coverage as needed.
• Provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance when needed.
• Perform additional 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: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees