Independent Living Specialist - East Harlem Safe Haven

Bowery Residents' Committee; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Bowery Residents' Committee, Inc. is seeking a full-time case manager to provide comprehensive services to chronically homeless individuals in New York City.

You will conduct assessments, identify housing barriers, and help clients secure entitlements while advancing individualized housing plans. You will liaise with clinical staff, prepare clients for housing interviews, and coordinate with housing programs and related services.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred; Master's degree ideal.
• Bilingual Spanish strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication and writing skills and computer proficiency required.
• Experience in residential treatment and with the MICA and homeless populations.
• Knowledge of HRA and NY/NY application systems a plus.
• CPR training certification or willingness to take CPR training.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive case management services to identified chronic homeless individuals.
• Meet with clients regularly in the field and in the office; ensure all clinical files and reports are up to date.
• Identify barriers to housing and assist clients to secure entitlements and progress housing plans.
• Develop and network support services; liaise with clinical staff across programs.
• Prepare clients for housing interviews and arrange housing appointments; participate in case conferences.

Skills

Communication skills

Writing skills

Computer proficiency

CPR training

Bilingual Spanish

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Master's degree ideal

Job description

Duties/Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive case management services to identified chronic homeless individuals. Responsible for all aspects of assigned case load, including meeting with clients on a regular basis both in the field and in the office, and ensure that all clinical files and reports are complete and up to date. Intensively work with clients as they move through the program continuum by conducting comprehensive assessments to identify barriers to housing, assisting clients to overcome housing barriers and secure entitlements . Also develop and working with clients to progress on individualized housing plans, building a network of support services for clients., Prepare clients for housing interviews and arrange housing appointments, and participating in case conferences as necessary. Liaison with clinical staff in other BRC or outside programs with regard to common clients. Provide emergency first aid/CPR or overdose prevention protocol assistance when needed. Related duties as assigned.

Duties/Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive case management services to identified chronic homeless individuals. Responsible for all aspects of assigned case load, including meeting with clients on a regular basis both in the field and in the office, and ensure that all clinical files and reports are complete and up to date. Intensively work with clients as they move through the program continuum by conducting comprehensive assessments to identify barriers to housing, assisting clients to overcome housing barriers and secure entitlements . Also develop and working with clients to progress on individualized housing plans, building a network of support services for clients., Prepare clients for housing interviews and arrange housing appointments, and participating in case conferences as necessary. Liaison with clinical staff in other BRC or outside programs with regard to common clients. Provide emergency first aid/CPR or overdose prevention protocol assistance when needed. Related duties as assigned.

Hours

Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Sunday-Thursday 7:30am-4pm

Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED required; bachelors degree preferred and masters ideal. Bilingual Spanish strongly preferred, but not required. Excellent communication and writing skills and computer proficiency required. Experience working in residential treatment and with the MICA and homeless populations. Knowledge of HRA and NY/NY application systems a plus. 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.