Bilingual Independent Living Counselor – Housing Support

Bowery Residents Committee (BRC); New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation 3 weeks

12 holidays

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition assistance

FSAs

Job summary

Bowery Residents Committee (BRC) in Brooklyn, NY seeks an Independent Living Specialist to perform intake, assessment, counseling and advocacy for clients experiencing homelessness. You will conduct psychosocial assessments, help with housing placement and coordinate with staff on treatment plans.

The role requires a High School Diploma (BA preferred) and experience with homeless mentally ill populations; bilingual ability is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required. BA preferred, Bilingual (Spanish-English) preferred.
• Experience working with homeless mentally ill, outreach, entitlement, substance abuse experience helpful.
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Word and Excel. CPR training certification or willingness to take CPR.

Responsibilities

• Intake and assessment.
• Individual and group counseling.
• Concrete services, entitlements and advocacy.
• Escort clients to appointments.
• Documentation, record keeping and progress notes.
• Psychosocial, treatment planning and aftercare follow-up.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings.
• Housing placement.
• Provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance when needed.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish-English

Counseling

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma

BA preferred

CASAC preferred

Tools

MS Office

CPR training

Job description

Bowery Residents Committee (BRC) in Brooklyn, NY seeks an Independent Living Specialist to perform intake, assessment, counseling and advocacy for clients experiencing homelessness. You will conduct psychosocial assessments, help with housing placement and coordinate with staff on treatment plans.

The role requires a High School Diploma (BA preferred) and experience with homeless mentally ill populations; bilingual ability is preferred.