Independent Living Specialist - Palace Employment Residence

Bowery Residents' Committee, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowery Residents' Committee is seeking an Independent Living Specialist to assist clients with securing entitlements and employment, ensuring they develop skills for independent living. This full-time role requires excellent communication skills and experience with vulnerable populations. Employees enjoy competitive health benefits, generous paid time off, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Health insurance

Generous paid vacation

403(b) pension plan with matching benefit

Tuition assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Qualifications

• Significant experience with homeless and formerly incarcerated populations preferred.
• CPR training certification or willingness to take training class in CPR.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of assigned case load, including meeting with clients regularly.
• Build clients' daily living skills to ensure successful independent living.
• Provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance when needed.

Skills

Good writing skills

Oral communication

Ability to work in high stress/volume environment

Bilingual (Spanish preferred)

Computer literacy

Education

BA preferred

HS Diploma/GED required

Job description

Independent Living Specialist - Palace Employment Residence

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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. Intensively work with clients as they move through the program continuum by assisting residents in securing entitlements, gainful employment, establish and monitor savings accounts, prepare clients for housing interviews and arrange housing appointments. Build clients’ daily living skills to ensure successful independent living. Facilitate groups within the Phase system under the direction of the Clinical Coordinator. Work with Retention Specialist to verify employment and housing placement. Liaison with clinical staff in other BRC or off-site programs with regard to clients they have in common. 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. Intensively work with clients as they move through the program continuum by assisting residents in securing entitlements, gainful employment, establish and monitor savings accounts, prepare clients for housing interviews and arrange housing appointments. Build clients’ daily living skills to ensure successful independent living. Facilitate groups within the Phase system under the direction of the Clinical Coordinator. Work with Retention Specialist to verify employment and housing placement. Liaison with clinical staff in other BRC or off-site programs with regard to clients they have in common. Provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance when needed. Related duties as assigned.

Hours

Full-time 37.5 hours per week

• Sunday-Thursday 9AM-5:30PM
  
  

Qualifications

Significant experience working with the homeless and formerly incarcerated, substance abuse, entitlements and work readiness programs preferred. 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. Bilingual preferred; Spanish. Knowledge of addictions and recovery process, as well as group process and dynamics. CPR training certification or willingness to take training class in CPR. Computer literacy required.

• 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

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Civic and Social Organizations

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