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Independent Living Specialist - Blue Sky
full-timeNew York

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Location

New York

Type

full-time

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DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

You will be 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. You are committed to engaging individuals in a client-centered approach while providing services and referrals to address the varied needs of individuals experiencing homelessness, including securing entitlement, gainful employment and housing. You will have an ability to manage conflict or challenging behaviors with self-awareness and emphasizing client autonomy and safety. You will help to build clients' daily living skills to ensure successful independent living. You will be responsible for completing intakes and assessments and all required documentation, including psychosocials, progress notes and treatment plans. You will escort clients to various appointments, as needed. You will participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and case conferences. You will provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance when needed. Related duties as assigned.

 

HOURS:

Full-time 37.5 hours per week

  • Wednesday-Friday 8am-9:30pm

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma/GED required, Bachelor's Degree preferred. Bilingual abilities a plus. Experience working with individuals experiencing homeless preferred. Experience with conducting outreach, securing entitlements and housing, and knowledge of mental illness and substance abuse helpful. Proficiency in MS Office, including Word and Excel. CPR training certification or willingness to complete certification training 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:

  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.

Other facts

Tech stack
Client-Centered Approach,Case Management,Conflict Management,Daily Living Skills,Intakes,Assessments,Documentation,Emergency First Aid,CPR,Outreach,Entitlements,Housing,Mental Illness Knowledge,Substance Abuse Knowledge,MS Office Proficiency,Bilingual Abilities

About Bowery Residents' Committee

BRC is one of New York City's largest providers of housing and services for individuals experiencing homelessness. Founded in 1971 by a group of recovering alcoholics living in poverty in the Bowery’s infamous flophouses, these individuals had hope, and a firm belief that better days lay ahead.

BRC serves nearly 13,000 individuals each year, operating more than 30 programs throughout the greater metropolitan area. The organization’s robust continuum of housing and services includes over 3,700 units of transitional and permanent housing; outreach and case management programs; and substance use and medical services. Together, these programs offer a caring and effective path from homelessness to home, providing comprehensive services that guide everyone on their unique journey.

Team size: 501-1,000 employees
LinkedIn: Visit
Industry: Civic and Social Organizations
Founding Year: 1971

What you'll do

  • You will manage a case load, meeting with clients regularly and ensuring clinical files are up to date. Responsibilities include conducting intakes, assessments, and providing referrals for housing and employment.

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Bowery Residents' Committee is a leading Civic and Social Organizations company.

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