Harm Reduction Coordinator - BFLA

About the role

BFL is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting New Yorkers with disabilities in living independently in the community. We provide services through various programs, including BFLA, a supportive housing program for vulnerable populations such as disabled survivors of domestic violence, homeless disabled adults, and disabled veterans and families.

Responsibilities

• Hold a caseload of 5-10 SPMI/MICA tenants.
• Complete program intake and assessment of new tenants.
• Develop, monitor, and update service plans with tenants.
• Follow up with tenants including home visits to discuss service plan goals and benchmarks.
• Provide individual supportive counseling to tenants.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate groups on harm reduction and smoking cessation.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to assist tenants in achieving goals.
• Accompany tenants to court hearings and advocate for them.
• Provide referrals for legal assistance and other services.
• Aid tenants with ACS or prevention services requirements.
• Complete apartment inspections, tobacco assessments, and vocational assessments.
• Maintain tenants' ability to pay rent and utility bills.
• Participate in staff/case conference meetings, supervision, and training.
• Ensure timely and accurate entry of progress notes in case management system.
• Comply with agency and program policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field, considered based on experience.
• Experience in supportive counseling, harm reduction models, stages of change model, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed care.
• Experience with crisis intervention and de-escalation.
• Experience working with mental illness, substance users, domestic violence, and disability issues.
• Excellent computer skills (PC).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, supportive housing environment.
• Excellent language skills in American Sign Language or bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Pay

Hourly Rate: $25.07

Schedule

Full Time - Non-Exempt. Hours: 35 hours per week - Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm.

Benefits Package

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Retail Plan
• Paid vacation
• Sick days
• Personal days
• Paid National Holidays

About Barrier Free Living

BFL was founded in 1978 as a Federally-funded Research and Demonstration Project and has since grown to serve thousands of people with disabilities. We have launched several successful programs and are committed to supporting survivors of domestic violence with disabilities. For more information, visit our website at www.bflnyc.org.