Independent Living Specialist - Robert C. Wood Apartments

Bowery Residents' Committee•New York, NY

7d•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

HS diploma/GED required
At least three years relevant experience
Experience working with the substance abuse and/or mentally ill population required
Basic computer literacy required
CPR training certification or willingness to take training class in CPR

Nice To Haves

BA preferred
Vaccination preferred but not required

Responsibilities

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
Providing supportive counseling
Making regular visits to tenant apartments to ensure a safe and secure environment in compliance with guidelines

Benefits

Health insurance
Paid sick time
Competitive health and dental plans, with coverage is available for your 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
Many training opportunities for career development
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) are available so employees can set aside pre-tax dollars for healthcare, transit and childcare