Independent Housing Specialist - Palace Employment Residence

Bowery Residents' Committee, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization committed to helping New Yorkers experiencing homelessness achieve independence. As an Independent Housing Specialist, you will manage client cases, assist in housing applications, and build essential skills for successful independent living. This full-time role offers opportunities to make a significant impact in the community while benefiting from a comprehensive health and wellness package, along with a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Tuition assistance

403(b) pension plan with matching benefit

Qualifications

• Experience working with the homeless and formerly incarcerated.
• Knowledge of housing application processes.
• Ability to work in high stress environments.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing case load and meeting with clients regularly.
• Assist clients with housing applications and securing entitlements.
• Conduct room inspections and provide emergency first aid/CPR.

Skills

Communication

Motivational Interviewing

Problem Solving

Knowledge of Addictions

Education

BA preferred, HS Diploma/GED required

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

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Duties/Responsibilities

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. Make weekly visits to client rooms located off site, drop off reminder notices, and conduct room inspections. Intensively work with clients as they move through the program continuum using Motivational Interviewing and Harm Reduction Strategies. Assist clients in securing entitlements, complete housing applications, prepare clients for housing interviews, and arrange housing appointments. Build clients’ daily living skills to ensure successful independent living. Escort clients to appointments as needed. Liaison with clinical staff in other BRC or off site programs. Provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance when needed. Related duties as assigned.

Duties/Responsibilities

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. Make weekly visits to client rooms located off site, drop off reminder notices, and conduct room inspections. Intensively work with clients as they move through the program continuum using Motivational Interviewing and Harm Reduction Strategies. Assist clients in securing entitlements, complete housing applications, prepare clients for housing interviews, and arrange housing appointments. Build clients’ daily living skills to ensure successful independent living. Escort clients to appointments as needed. Liaison with clinical staff in other BRC or off site programs. Provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance when needed. Related duties as assigned.

Hours

Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

• Monday-Friday 9am-5:30pm
  
  

Qualifications

Significant experience working with the homeless and formerly incarcerated, substance abuse, entitlements and the housing application process. Good writing and oral communication skills. Ability to work in a high stress/volume environment, while maintaining communication with the other components of the treatment team. BA preferred, HS Diploma/GED required. Knowledge of addictions and recovery process, as well as group process and dynamics. Computer literacy required. CPR training certification or willingness to take training class in CPR.

• Vaccination preferred but not required.
  
  

MAKE AN IMPACT

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. BRC is committed to a safe and healthy workplace: we provide PPE to all employees and enforce temperature monitoring and physical distancing best practices across our programs.

Today, we have over 1000 full-time, part-time, and per-diem positions located in Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx and Queens. Come and learn why 95% of BRC employees report that they would recommend BRC as a good place to work, and join us in building a more caring and compassionate city.

Benefits

BRC takes the health, safety, and wellbeing of our employees seriously. Employees are eligible for health insurance and paid sick time benefits immediately upon starting work. In addition, full time employees receive a generous benefits package, including:

• 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

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  Civic and Social Organizations

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