Independent Living Specialist - Tillary Street

Bowery Residents' Committee • New York, NY

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About The Position

The Independent Living Specialist supports people experiencing homelessness through intake and assessment, counseling, advocacy, concrete services, housing placement, and follow-up. The role also includes escorting clients to appointments, maintaining documentation and progress notes, attending staff meetings and trainings, and providing emergency first aid or CPR assistance when needed. Other related duties may be assigned.

This is a full-time position scheduled for 37.5 hours per week, Tuesday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., with Tuesday hours of 12:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m. The role is based at Tillary Street; the posting does not specify a workplace type.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
• CPR training certification or willingness to take a CPR training class.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Arts degree.
• Bilingual Spanish-English skills.
• Experience working with homeless people with mental illness.
• Experience in outreach, entitlements, or substance abuse services.
• CASAC credential.
• Vaccination is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client intake and assessments.
• Provide individual and group counseling.
• Provide concrete services, support with entitlements, and advocacy.
• Escort clients to appointments.
• Complete documentation, record keeping, and progress notes.
• Develop psychosocial and treatment plans and conduct aftercare follow-up.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings.
• Assist with housing placement.
• Provide emergency first aid or CPR assistance when needed.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance and paid sick time 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED