Independent Living Counselor – Homeless Services

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition assistance

FSAs

Job summary

BOWERY RESIDENTS COMMITTEE (BRC) in New York, NY is seeking an Independent Living Specialist for Wanda Patterson Womens' Residence. The role focuses on intake/assessment, counseling, advocacy, housing placement, and related duties in a responsive community setting.

The position requires a high school diploma, with BA preferred, and bilingual Spanish-English is favored. Proficiency in MS Office, CPR readiness, and experience with homeless mentally ill are desirable.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; BA preferred.
• Bilingual (Spanish-English) preferred.
• Experience working with homeless mentally ill.
• Outreach, entitlement, substance abuse experience helpful.
• CASAC preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, 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 various 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)

Experience with homeless mentally ill

CPR certification

High School Diploma

Education

Bachelor's degree

CASAC certification

Tools

MS Office

Word

Excel

Job description

BOWERY RESIDENTS COMMITTEE (BRC) in New York, NY is seeking an Independent Living Specialist for Wanda Patterson Womens' Residence. The role focuses on intake/assessment, counseling, advocacy, housing placement, and related duties in a responsive community setting.

The position requires a high school diploma, with BA preferred, and bilingual Spanish-English is favored. Proficiency in MS Office, CPR readiness, and experience with homeless mentally ill are desirable.