Independent Living Specialist - Vanderbilt Stabilization

Bowery Residents' Committee • New York, NY

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About The Position

The Independent Living Specialist provides comprehensive case management to identified individuals experiencing chronic homelessness. The role manages an assigned caseload, meets with clients regularly in the field and office, and keeps clinical files and reports complete and current. The Specialist works intensively with clients as they progress through the program, assessing barriers to housing, helping address those barriers and secure entitlements, and developing and advancing individualized housing plans. The position also helps build clients’ support-service networks, prepares clients for housing interviews, arranges housing appointments, and participates in case conferences as needed. The Specialist coordinates with clinical staff at BRC and outside programs regarding shared clients and provides emergency first aid, CPR, or overdose-prevention protocol assistance when needed. Other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 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 services to identified chronically homeless individuals.
• Manage all aspects of an assigned caseload, including regular client meetings in the field and office.
• Ensure clinical files and reports are complete and up to date.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify barriers to housing.
• Help clients overcome housing barriers and secure entitlements.
• Develop individualized housing plans with clients and support their progress on those plans.
• Build a network of support services for clients.
• Prepare clients for housing interviews and arrange housing appointments.
• Participate in case conferences as necessary.
• 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.
• Twelve paid holidays.
• 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