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Independent Living Specialist - Wanda Patterson Womens' Residence

Bowery Residents' Committee

#Outreach #Advocacy #Excel #Word #Documentation #Counseling #MS Office #CPR #Assessment

Quick overview

The Independent Living Specialist will conduct intakes, provide individual and group counseling, and assist clients with housing placement and concrete services. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate documentation, treatment planning, and providing emergency first aid or CPR when necessary.

Requirements summary

A high school diploma is required, with a bachelor's degree preferred. Candidates should have experience working with the homeless mentally ill population and proficiency in MS Office, with CPR certification or a willingness to obtain it.

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Job description

Duties & Responsibilities

Intake and assessment.
Individual and group counseling.
Concrete services, entitlements and advocacy.
Escort clients to various appointments.
Documentation, record keeping and progress notes.
Psychosocial, treatment planning and aftercare follow-up.
Attend staff meetings and trainings.
Housing placement
Provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance when needed. Related duties as assigned.

HOURS

Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Sunday-Thursday 9

30pm-6pm;
Wednesday 1pm-9:30pm

Qualifications

High School Diploma required.
BA preferred, Bilingual (Spanish-English) preferred.
Experience working with homeless mentally ill.
Outreach, entitlement, substance abuse experience helpful.
CASAC preferred.
Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel.
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.

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.