Independent Living Specialist - Reaching New Heights

Duties/Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of assigned caseload, including meeting with clients on a regular basis and ensuring that all clinical files and reports are complete and up to date.
• Intensively work with clients as they move through the program continuum by assisting residents in securing entitlements, gainful employment, establishing and monitoring savings accounts, preparing clients for housing interviews, and arranging housing appointments.
• Build clients' daily living skills to ensure successful independent living.
• Facilitate groups within the Phase system under the direction of the Clinical Coordinator.
• Work with Retention Specialist to verify employment and housing placement.
• Liaison with clinical staff in other BRC or off-site programs with regard to clients they have in common.
• Provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance when needed.
• Related duties as assigned.

HOURS

Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Sunday-Thursday 9am-5: 30pm

Qualifications

• Significant experience working with the homeless and formerly incarcerated, substance abuse, entitlements, and work readiness programs preferred.
• Good writing and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work in a high-stress/volume environment, while maintaining communication with the other components of the treatment team.
• BA preferred.
• HS Diploma/GED required.
• Bilingual preferred; Spanish.
• Knowledge of addictions and recovery process, as well as group process and dynamics.
• CPR training certification or willingness to take training class in CPR.
• Computer literacy is 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.