Independent Living Specialist - Parkview Residence

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation / holidays

403(b) retirement plan with company匹健康

Tuition assistance

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Bowery Residents' Committee is seeking a full-time case manager in New York to deliver comprehensive case management for mentally ill, homeless adults. You will assist with benefits, housing referrals, and attend entitlements and housing appointments while teaching independent living skills.

You will also facilitate weekly psychoeducational groups, produce progress notes and monthly reports, and participate in clinical teams and staff meetings.

Qualifications

• Case management experience and ability to handle a challenging caseload.
• Experience with residential treatment and with homeless populations (MICA).
• Knowledge of HRA and NY/NY application systems a plus.
• CPR training or willingness to take CPR training.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive case management to mentally ill, homeless adults.
• Assist with obtaining benefits, referrals for treatment, and housing placement.
• Escort to entitlements and housing appointments; monitor hygiene; teach independent living skills.

Skills

Excellent communication

Writing skills

Computer proficiency

Bilingual Spanish (preferred)

CPR training

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Master's degree (ideal)

Job description

Duties/Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive case management services to a challenging caseload of mentally ill, homeless adults. Assist with obtaining benefits, referrals for treatment, monitoring hygiene and teaching independent living skills, escorts to and advocacy for entitlements and housing appointments, and housing placement. Facilitate weekly psycho educational group. Generate ongoing progress and group notes as well as monthly statistical reports. Participate in clinical team, case conference, and other staff meetings. Assist with program staff coverage as needed. Provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance when needed. Perform additional related duties as assigned.

Hours

Full-time position 37.5 hours per week

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.

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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.