Independent Living Specialist - MAP Bronx

Duties & Responsibilities

• This is a field based position, working in the community in clients’ apartments as part of a residential treatment model.
• Responsible for all aspects of assigned caseload in transitional community based mental health housing program.
• Clients will have a mental health diagnosis (SPMI) and/or substance use disorder.
• Assist with the intake and admission process, restorative services daily, develop and update service plans, maintain chart documentation, provide supportive counseling, teach and assist with activities of daily living, assist clients with money management and independent medication, assist with recreational activities, provide linkages and referrals to community resources such as medical, mental health and/or substance abuse services as needed.
• Utilize a harm reduction approach and motivational interviewing techniques with clients, Make regular visits to client apartments to ensure a safe and secure environment and assist with coordinating repairs as needed.
• Participate in community meetings and interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Be on call during off-hours.
• Participate in BRC approved trainings.
• Provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance when needed.
• Related duties as assigned.
• Reports to clinical supervisor.

HOURS

• Full-time, 35 hours per week
• Tuesday-Saturday 10am-6pm

Qualifications

BA strongly preferred, but will consider several years of related experience in mental health field in lieu of BA. Supportive counseling, case management, ADL skills training, bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred. Basic computer literacy required. CPR training certification or willingness to take training class 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.