Assessment Specialist - Reaching New Heights

Bowery Residents' Committee; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental plans

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition assistance

Training opportunities

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Bowery Residents' Committee seeks a full-time Assessment Specialist in New York City to provide comprehensive assessments for homeless men. Responsibilities include conducting intake assessments, managing client information within the AWARDS database, and participating in clinical team meetings. Candidates should possess a high school diploma (GED) or a bachelor's degree, with a preference for bilingual candidates. The role offers competitive health benefits, vacation time, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred but not required.
• Excellent communication and writing skills, and computer proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessment service to a caseload of homeless men.
• Complete a comprehensive intake assessment of clients new to the shelter.
• Generate ongoing progress and group notes, as well as monthly statistical reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer proficiency

Data management

Bilingual in Spanish

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel Spreadsheets

Job description

Duties/Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive assessment service to a caseload of homeless men referred to BRC’S Reaching New Heights. Assessment Specialists primary duties will involve completing a comprehensive intake assessment of clients new to the shelter. Responsible for entering all demographic and pertinent personal information in AWARDS data base and begin initial charting for new clients. Additional case load duties will include obtaining benefits, identification, engagement in day treatment program and entering data into both AWARDS and DHS Cares. Generate ongoing progress and group notes as well as monthly statistical reports. Run monthly reports to ensure that all necessary client information is updated in AWARDS. 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.

Hours

Full-time 37.5 hours per week

• Monday-Friday 9am-5:30pm

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED required; a Bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred. Bilingual in Spanish preferred, but not required. Excellent communication and writing skills and computer proficiency required, especially with managing data bases and Excel Spreadsheets. Experience working in residential treatment and with the homeless population. Knowledge of HRA and NY/NY application systems a plus. CPR training certification or willingness to take training class in CPR.

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, 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.