Independent Living Specialist - Inwood Residence

Bowery Residents' Committee • New York, NY

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About The Position

Are you looking to make a positive impact on the lives of those in your community? At BRC, our staff help New Yorkers experiencing homelessness reclaim their lives by providing a hand up, offering opportunities for health and self-sufficiency, and restoring hope and dignity. Each and every BRC staff member makes heroic contributions to our city, providing vital services in times of crisis and need. Through our commitment to employee wellbeing and development, BRC provides a workplace where staff can achieve their goals, make a difference with our clients, and grow personally and professionally. BRC is committed to a safe and healthy workplace: we provide PPE to all employees and enforce temperature monitoring and physical distancing best practices across our programs. Today, we have over 1000 full-time, part-time, and per-diem positions located in Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx and Queens. Come and learn why 95% of BRC employees report that they would recommend BRC as a good place to work, and join us in building a more caring and compassionate city.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required.
• Experience working with homeless mentally ill.
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel.
• CPR training certification or willingness to take training class in CPR.

Nice To Haves

• BA preferred
• Bilingual (Spanish-English) preferred.
• Outreach, entitlement, substance abuse experience helpful.
• CASAC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Intake and assessment.
• Individual and group counseling.
• Concrete services, entitlements and advocacy.
• Escort clients to various appointments.
• Documentation, record keeping and progress notes.
• Psychosocial, treatment planning and aftercare follow-up.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings.
• Housing placement
• Provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance when needed.
• Related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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, and 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) are available so employees can set aside pre-tax dollars for healthcare, transit and childcare.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees