Independent Living Specialist - East Harlem Safe Haven

Bowery Residents' Committee • New York, NY

11h • Hybrid

About The Position

Independent Living Specialist - East Harlem Safe Haven. 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/GED required
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Computer proficiency required
• Experience working in residential treatment
• Experience with the MICA and homeless populations
• CPR training certification or willingness to take training class in CPR

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors degree preferred
• Masters degree ideal
• Bilingual Spanish strongly preferred
• Knowledge of HRA and NY/NY application systems a plus

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive case management services to identified chronic homeless individuals.
• Responsible for all aspects of assigned caseload, including meeting with clients on a regular basis both in the field and in the office, and ensure that all clinical files and reports are complete and up to date.
• Intensively work with clients as they move through the program continuum by conducting comprehensive assessments to identify barriers to housing, assisting clients to overcome housing barriers and secure entitlements.
• Develop and work with clients to progress on individualized housing plans, building a network of support services for clients.
• Prepare clients for housing interviews and arrange housing appointments, and participating in case conferences as necessary.
• Liaison with clinical staff in other BRC or outside programs with regard to common clients.
• Provide emergency first aid/CPR or overdose prevention protocol assistance when needed.
• Related duties as assigned.

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
• 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
• Education Level: High school or GED