Outreach Independent Living Specialist - Transit Homeless Outreach

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Develop and work 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.

Qualifications

• BA in related field preferred.
• Significant experience working in outreach or case management strongly preferred.
• Strong interest in providing direct services to homeless and/or mentally ill and substance abusing population.
• Experience in referring clients to substance abuse programs, mental health programs, entitlements and work readiness programs.
• Must be able to assess and recognize signs and symptoms of mental illness and substance abuse.
• Good writing and oral communication skills.
• Computer literacy required.
• Ability to work in a high stress/volume environment, while maintaining communication with the other members of the clinical team.
• Bilingual preferred, including Spanish, Polish, Russian, Chinese, Korean or other language.
• Must have valid state driver's license.
• CPR training certification or willingness to take training class in CPR.

Skills

Fire Safety and First Aid/CPR certification or the ability to pass test to acquire these credentials required.

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.

Schedule

Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Tuesday-Saturday 8am-4:30pm