Independent Living Specialist - Beaver Pond

Bowery Residents' Committee • New York, NY

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About The Position

You will be responsible for all aspects of assigned case load, including meeting
with clients on a regular basis and ensuring that all clinical files and reports
are complete and up to date. You are committed to engaging individuals in a
client-centered approach while providing services and referrals to address the
varied needs of individuals experiencing homelessness, including securing
entitlement, gainful employment and housing. You will have an ability to manage
conflict or challenging behaviors with self-awareness and emphasizing client
autonomy and safety. You will help to build clients' daily living skills to
ensure successful independent living. You will be responsible for completing
intakes and assessments and all required documentation, including psychosocials,
progress notes and treatment plans. You will escort clients to various
appointments, as needed. You will participate in interdisciplinary team meetings
and case conferences. You will provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance when
needed. Related duties as assigned.

Are you looking to make a positive impact on the lives of those in your
community? 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required, Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Word and Excel
• CPR training certification or willingness to complete certification training in CPR

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual abilities a plus
• Experience working with individuals experiencing homeless preferred
• Experience with conducting outreach, securing entitlements and housing, and knowledge of mental illness and substance abuse helpful

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of assigned case load
• Meet with clients on a regular basis
• Ensure that 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
• Secure entitlement, gainful employment and housing
• Manage conflict or challenging behaviors with self-awareness and emphasizing client autonomy and safety
• Build clients' daily living skills to ensure successful independent living
• Complete intakes and 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
• Related duties as assigned

Benefits

• Employees are eligible for health insurance and paid sick time benefits immediately upon starting work.
• 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, and additional paid sick and personal time.
• A 403(b) pension plan with a matching benefit paid by BRC.
• Tuition assistance and 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees