Independent Living Specialist - Reaching New Heights

brc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental insurance

Paid vacation & holidays

403(b) plan

Tuition assistance

FSAs

Job summary

BRC is seeking a dedicated caseworker to support New Yorkers experiencing homelessness. You will manage a caseload, meet clients regularly, and help them secure entitlements, employment, savings, and housing.

The role emphasizes building independent living skills and coordinating with the treatment team across programs. You will facilitate Phase-system groups, verify placements with the Retention Specialist, and provide emergency CPR when needed, contributing to a compassionate,

Qualifications

• Significant experience with homeless and formerly incarcerated populations.
• Good writing and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work in a high-stress/volume environment and coordinate with the treatment team.
• HS Diploma/GED required; BA preferred.
• CPR training certification or willingness to take CPR.
• Computer literacy required.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients regularly and manage all aspects of assigned caseload.
• Assist residents in obtaining entitlements, employment, and housing; monitor savings and housing appointments.
• Build daily living skills for independent living and lead groups within the Phase system.
• Coordinate with Retention Specialist to verify employment and housing placement.
• Liaise with clinical staff across programs and provide emergency CPR if needed.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

High-stress environment

Computer literacy

Bilingual Spanish

Education

HS Diploma/GED

BA preferred

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for all aspects of assigned caseload, 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, establishing and monitoring savings accounts, preparing clients for housing interviews, and arranging 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

Monday-Friday 2pm-10:30pm

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 is 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.

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:

1. Competitive health and dental plans, with coverage is available for your spouse, domestic partner, and dependents.
2. 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.
3. Tuition assistance and many training opportunities for career development.
4. Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) are available so employees can set aside pre-tax dollars for healthcare, transit and childcare.