Independent Living Specialist - Moving Home

Bowery Residents' Committee; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off (3 weeks)

12 paid holidays

403(b) pension with employer match

Tuition assistance

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

BOWERY RESIDENTS' COMMITTEE in New York City seeks a dedicated case manager to oversee a caseload, meet clients regularly, and ensure that all clinical files and reports are complete and up to date. Weekly off-site visits and room inspections are part of the role.

You will work with clients through the program continuum using Motivational Interviewing and Harm Reduction, help secure entitlements, complete housing applications, prepare for housing interviews, and support independent living.

Qualifications

• Significant experience working with the homeless and formerly incarcerated.
• Good writing and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work in a high stress/volume environment and coordinate with treatment teams.
• Knowledge of addictions and recovery process, group process and dynamics.
• CPR training certification or willingness to take CPR training.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients on a regular basis and ensure 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 for housing interviews, and arrange housing appointments.
• Build clients’ daily living skills to ensure independent living.
• Escort clients to appointments and liaise with clinical staff in other BRC programs.

Skills

Homeless services experience

Writing and oral communication

Computer literacy

CPR training

Education

BA preferred, HS Diploma/GED required

Job description

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 8am-4:30pm
• Reports to 80 W 174TH ST BX NY

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.

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.

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.