Independent Living Specialist - Bronx Family Housing

Bowery Residents' Committee • New York, NY

3d • 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

• BA in Psychology/related field OR At least three years relevant experience and HS diploma/ GED required.
• 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

• Bilingual Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist tenants with applications and re-certification for entitlements.
• Provide linkages and referrals to community resources such as vocational, medical, mental health, and/or substance abuse services.
• Provide supportive counseling to tenants.
• Make 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, and 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level