Independent Living Specialist - Wanda Patterson Womens' Residence

Bowery Residents Committee • Queens, NY

12d

About The Position

The Independent Living Specialist at Wanda Patterson Womens' Residence supports people experiencing homelessness through intake and assessment, counseling, advocacy, concrete services, and assistance accessing entitlements. The role also includes escorting clients to appointments, maintaining documentation and progress notes, developing psychosocial and treatment plans, conducting aftercare follow-up, and supporting housing placement. The specialist attends staff meetings and trainings and provides 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, Sunday through Thursday, with stated hours of 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and a Wednesday schedule of 1 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Experience working with homeless individuals with mental illness.
• 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 preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish-English ability preferred.
• Outreach, entitlement, and substance abuse experience helpful.
• CASAC preferred.
• Vaccination preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake and assessment.
• Provide individual and group counseling.
• Provide concrete services, entitlement assistance, and advocacy.
• Escort clients to various appointments.
• Complete documentation, record keeping, and progress notes.
• Provide psychosocial and treatment planning, and aftercare follow-up.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings.
• Assist with housing placement.
• Provide emergency first aid and CPR 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, 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 expenses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED