Independent Living Specialist - Blue Sky

Bowery Residents' Committee • New York, NY

12h • Onsite

About The Position

This role focuses on helping individuals experiencing homelessness reclaim their lives by providing a hand up, offering opportunities for health and self-sufficiency, and restoring hope and dignity. The Independent Living Specialist will work with clients to address their varied needs, including securing entitlements, gainful employment, and housing. The position emphasizes a client-centered approach, building clients' daily living skills to ensure successful independent living, and managing challenging behaviors with self-awareness while prioritizing client autonomy and safety.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Word and Excel.
• CPR training certification or willingness to complete certification training in CPR.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Bilingual abilities a plus.
• Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness preferred.
• Experience with conducting outreach, securing entitlements and housing.
• Knowledge of mental illness and substance abuse helpful.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of assigned caseload, including meeting with clients regularly.
• Ensure all clinical files and reports are complete and up to date.
• Engage individuals in a client-centered approach.
• Provide services and referrals to address the varied needs of individuals experiencing homelessness.
• Assist clients in securing entitlements, gainful employment, and housing.
• Manage conflict or challenging behaviors with self-awareness, emphasizing client autonomy and safety.
• Help build clients' daily living skills to ensure successful independent living.
• Complete intakes, assessments, and all required documentation, including psychosocials, progress notes, and treatment plans.
• Escort clients to various appointments as needed.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and case conferences.
• Provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance when needed.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Competitive health and dental plans, with coverage available for 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) for healthcare, transit, and childcare.

What This Job Offers

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