Independent Living Specialist - Beaver Pond

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of assigned case load, including regular client meetings and maintaining complete, up-to-date clinical files and reports.
• Engage individuals in a client-centered approach, providing services and referrals to address needs related to homelessness, including securing entitlements, gainful employment, and housing.
• Manage conflict or challenging behaviors with self-awareness, emphasizing client autonomy and safety.
• Build clients' daily living skills to ensure successful independent living.
• Complete intakes, assessments, and required documentation, including psychosocials, progress notes, and treatment plans.
• Escort clients to various appointments as needed.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and case conferences.
• Provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance when needed.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Bilingual abilities a plus.
• Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness 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.

About the Organization

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 BRC staff member makes heroic contributions to our city, providing vital services in times of crisis and need. BRC is committed to employee wellbeing and development, offering a workplace where staff can achieve their goals, make a difference with clients, and grow personally and professionally. With over 1,000 full-time, part-time, and per-diem positions across Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Queens, 95% of BRC employees report they would recommend BRC as a good place to work.

Benefits

• Eligibility for health insurance and paid sick time immediately upon starting work.
• Competitive health and dental plans, with coverage available for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents.
• Minimum of 3 weeks paid vacation, 12 paid holidays, and additional paid sick and personal time.
• 403(b) pension plan with a matching benefit paid by BRC.
• Tuition assistance and career development training opportunities.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare, transit, and childcare, allowing pre-tax dollar set-asides.

Schedule

Full-time, 37.5 hours per week.