Independent Living Specialist - East Harlem Safe Haven

Bowery Residents Committee • Manhattan, NY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Independent Living Specialist provides comprehensive case management services to identified chronically homeless individuals at East Harlem Safe Haven. The role manages an assigned caseload, meeting with clients regularly in the field and in the office while keeping clinical files and reports complete and current. The specialist works intensively with clients through the program continuum, assessing barriers to housing, helping clients address those barriers and secure entitlements, and supporting progress on individualized housing plans. The position also helps build networks of support services, prepares clients for housing interviews, arranges housing appointments, and participates in case conferences as needed. The specialist coordinates with clinical staff in BRC and external programs regarding shared clients and provides emergency first aid, CPR, or overdose-prevention protocol assistance when needed. Related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Computer proficiency.
• Experience working in residential treatment and with MICA and homeless populations.
• CPR training certification or willingness to take a CPR training class.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; master’s degree ideal.
• Bilingual Spanish strongly preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge of HRA and NY/NY application systems is a plus.
• Vaccination preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive case management to identified chronically homeless individuals.
• Manage an assigned caseload, including regular client meetings in the field and office and maintaining complete, current clinical files and reports.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify housing barriers and help clients overcome barriers and secure entitlements.
• Work with clients on individualized housing plans and progress through the program continuum.
• Build a network of support services for clients.
• Prepare clients for housing interviews and arrange housing appointments.
• Participate in case conferences as needed.
• Liaise with clinical staff in BRC and outside programs regarding shared clients.
• Provide emergency first aid, CPR, or overdose-prevention protocol 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 a spouse, domestic partner, and dependents.
• At least three weeks of paid vacation, 12 paid holidays, and additional paid sick and personal time.
• 403(b) pension plan with a matching benefit paid by BRC.
• Tuition assistance and training opportunities for career development.
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare, transit, and childcare.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED