Independent Living Specialist - Jack Ryan Residence

Bowery Residents' Committee • New York, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Independent Living Specialist role at the Jack Ryan Residence focuses on providing comprehensive case management services to mentally ill, homeless adults. This involves assisting clients with obtaining benefits, referrals for treatment, monitoring hygiene, teaching independent living skills, and providing support for entitlements, housing appointments, and housing placement. The position also includes facilitating psychoeducational groups, generating reports, participating in staff meetings, and providing emergency first aid/CPR when needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Excellent communication and writing skills required.
• Computer proficiency required.
• Experience working in residential treatment.
• Experience working 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, but not required.
• Knowledge of HRA and NY/NY application systems a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive case management services to a challenging caseload of mentally ill, homeless adults.
• Assist with obtaining benefits, referrals for treatment, monitoring hygiene and teaching independent living skills.
• Provide escorts to and advocacy for entitlements and housing appointments.
• Assist with housing placement.
• Facilitate weekly psycho educational group.
• Generate ongoing progress and group notes as well as monthly statistical reports.
• Participate in clinical team, case conference, and other staff meetings.
• Assist with program staff coverage as needed.
• Provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance when needed.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid sick time benefits
• 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