Independent Living Specialist - MAP Bronx

Bowery Residents Committee

120d

About The Position

This is a field based position, working in the community in clients' apartments as part of a residential treatment model. Responsible for all aspects of assigned caseload in transitional community based mental health housing program. Clients will have a mental health diagnosis (SPMI) and/or substance use disorder. Assist with the intake and admission process, restorative services daily, develop and update service plans, maintain chart documentation, provide supportive counseling, teach and assist with activities of daily living, assist clients with money management and independent medication, assist with recreational activities, provide linkages and referrals to community resources such as medical, mental health and/or substance abuse services as needed. Utilize a harm reduction approach and motivational interviewing techniques with clients, Make regular visits to client apartments to ensure a safe and secure environment and assist with coordinating repairs as needed. Participate in community meetings and interdisciplinary team meetings. Be on call during off-hours. Participate in BRC approved trainings. Provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance when needed. Related duties as assigned. Reports to clinical supervisor.

Requirements

• BA strongly preferred, but will consider several years of related experience in mental health field in lieu of BA
• Supportive counseling experience
• Case management experience
• ADL skills training experience
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred
• Basic computer literacy required
• CPR training certification or willingness to take training class in CPR

Responsibilities

• Assist with the intake and admission process
• Provide restorative services daily
• Develop and update service plans
• Maintain chart documentation
• Provide supportive counseling
• Teach and assist with activities of daily living
• Assist clients with money management and independent medication
• Assist with recreational activities
• Provide linkages and referrals to community resources
• Utilize a harm reduction approach and motivational interviewing techniques
• Make regular visits to client apartments
• Coordinate repairs as needed
• Participate in community meetings and interdisciplinary team meetings
• Be on call during off-hours
• Participate in BRC approved trainings
• Provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance when needed
• Perform related duties as assigned

Benefits

• 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
• 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) available for healthcare, transit and childcare

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree