Life Skills Coach/Specialist - Supportive Housing Sea Rise

Brooklyn Community Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Brooklyn Community Services in Coney Island, Brooklyn, NY is seeking a Life Skills Coach/Specialist for Supportive Housing Sea Rise. This full-time role helps residents build daily living skills, manage budgets, shop for groceries, cook, and maintain an apartment while accessing services.

You will lead weekly groups, coordinate social events, collaborate with case managers on individualized plans, and provide crisis support with timely documentation. Afternoon and weekend coverage is required.

Qualifications

• BSW or BA in human services related field with a minimum of two years of experience with homeless youth living in supported housing.
• MSW or LMSW preferred.
• Fingerprinting and background check required.
• Afternoon and weekend coverage required; staff report to work during inclement weather and/or public emergencies as directed by Program Director.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with residents to enhance daily living skills (budgeting, grocery shopping, cooking, apartment organization).
• Meet with all clients assigned to caseload at least weekly, or as instructed by Program Director.
• Facilitate weekly groups to assist independent living (medication management, budgeting, job prep, etc.).
• Coordinate client social events and create monthly calendar.
• Collaborate with case managers to aid clients in achieving goals identified in Individualized Treatment Plans.
• Provide crisis intervention and document sessions in progress notes within 24 hours.
• Escort clients to appointments (medical, psychiatric, Social Security, etc.) and assist with navigating child welfare and criminal justice systems.

Education

BSW or BA in human services related field

MSW or LMSW preferred

Job description

Life Skills Coach/Specialist - Supportive Housing Sea Rise

Work Location: Coney Island, Brooklyn, NY

Hours: Full Time - 35 hours per week - Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm with two late days 11am-7pm

Salary Range: $50,000 - $55,000 per year

Responsibilities:

• Work directly with residents to enhance their daily living skills (i.e. includes but not limited to budgeting, grocery shopping, cooking meals independently, apartment organization/maintenance, entitlement support, personal hygiene, safely accessing public transportation, scheduling and attending appointments on time, etc.)
• -Meet will all clients assigned to caseload a minimum of once per week and/or as instructed by Program Director
• Facilitate groups weekly to assist residents with acclimating to independent living environment (i.e. medication management, substance abuse education, anger management, budgeting, employment preparation, cooking skills group, discount shopping/couponing, game night, etc.)
• Coordinate client social events and create monthly calendar
• Work in collaboration with case managers to aid consumers with achieving all goals identified in their Individualized Treatment Plan
• Facilitate individual counseling session as applicable (i.e. mental health/substance abuse support, ADL skills development, stress management, etc.) and document all sessions in progress notes within 24 hours
• Provide crisis intervention services and complete all incident reports in accordance with DOHMH standards
• Provide case management coverage in the event of program vaccines to preserve the quality of care of all residents
• Escort clients to appointments as instructed by Program Director (i.e. medical, psychiatric, Social Security Administration, Public Assistance, and Emergency Room, etc.)
• Assist residents with navigating involvement in the child welfare and criminal justice system (i.e. accompany clients to court appointments as needed, referrals to legal aid services, etc.)
• Refer and connect program residents to community resources to enhance their overall health and social support networks (i.e. youth social clubs, physical fitness centers, farmers market, etc.)
• Participate in recreational events in the community to increase consumer socialization skills
• Work in conjunction with GRC compliance officers to ensure residents provide all necessary documentation to recertify apartment units
• Collaborate with property management to navigate all client apartment needs and repairs
• Aid with coordinating resident move-ins and move-outs
• Attend all meetings, trainings, seminars, workshops, and case conferences as assigned and required
• Provide support to community residents and church social programs
• Complete all other tasks as assigned by Program Director

Qualifications Required:

• BSW or BA in human services related field, with a minimum of two years of experience with homeless youth living in supported housing. MSW or LMSW preferred.
• Fingerprinting and background check required.
• Position requires direct face-to face-contact with consumers and the general public on an ongoing basis. Afternoon and weekend coverage required. In the event of inclement weather and/or public emergency staff is still required to report to work for their shifts unless otherwise instructed by Program Director.

BCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities