Independent Living Specialist - VUE Stabilization

BRC - Bowery Residents' Committee, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Sick time

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition assistance

FSAs

Job summary

Bowery Residents' Committee, Inc. is seeking an Independent Living Specialist - VUE Stabilization to provide comprehensive case management for chronically homeless individuals.

You will meet clients regularly in the field and office, assess barriers to housing, and help secure entitlements while developing individualized housing plans. The role emphasizes collaboration with clinical staff, CPR readiness, and coordinating interviews and housing appointments within the program continuum.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive case management services to identified chronic homeless individuals.
• Meet with clients regularly in the field and in the office; ensure clinical files and reports are complete and up to date.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify housing barriers; assist clients to overcome barriers and secure entitlements.
• Develop and work with clients on individualized housing plans; build a network of support services.
• Prepare clients for housing interviews and arrange housing appointments; participate in case conferences as necessary.
• Liaise with clinical staff in other BRC programs and outside programs on common clients.
• Provide emergency first aid/CPR or overdose prevention protocol assistance when needed.
• Related duties as assigned.

Skills

Spanish language

Communication

Writing

Computer proficiency

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelors degree preferred

Masters degree ideal

CPR certification

Tools

HRA systems

NY/NY application systems

Job description

Independent Living Specialist - VUE Stabilization

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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.

HOURS:

Full-time, 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.

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.

Pay Rate

$26.20

Schedule

Sunday-Thursday 10am-6:30pm

Experience Level

Mid-Level

Shift

Day