Independent Living Specialist - Beaver Pond

Independent Living Specialist - Beaver Pond

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You will be responsible for all aspects of your assigned case load, meeting with clients regularly and ensuring that all clinical files and reports are complete and up to date. You will engage individuals in a client-centered approach while providing services and referrals to address the varied needs of individuals experiencing homelessness, including securing entitlement, gainful employment and housing. You will manage conflict or challenging behaviors with self-awareness, emphasizing client autonomy and safety.

You will help build clients' daily living skills to ensure successful independent living. You will complete intakes, assessments and all required documentation, including psychosocials, progress notes and treatment plans. You will escort clients to various appointments as needed. You will participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and case conferences. You will provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance when needed. Related duties as assigned.

• Tuesday-Saturday 10:00 am – 6:30 pm;
  Thursday 12:00 pm – 8:30 pm

• High School Diploma/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 in CPR.
• Vaccination preferred but not required.

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.

• Competitive health and dental plans, with coverage 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.

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