Independent Housing Specialist - Palace Employment Residence

Duties/Responsibilities

Responsible for all aspects of assigned case load, including meeting with clients on a regular basis and ensuring that all clinical files and reports are complete and up to date. Make weekly visits to client rooms located off site, drop off reminder notices, and conduct room inspections. Intensively work with clients as they move through the program continuum using Motivational Interviewing and Harm Reduction Strategies.

Assist clients in securing entitlements, complete housing applications, prepare clients for housing interviews, and arrange housing appointments. Build clients’ daily living skills to ensure successful independent living. Escort clients to appointments as needed. Liaison with clinical staff in other BRC or off site programs. Provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance when needed. Related duties as assigned.

Responsible for all aspects of assigned case load, including meeting with clients on a regular basis and ensuring that all clinical files and reports are complete and up to date. Make weekly visits to client rooms located off site, drop off reminder notices, and conduct room inspections. Intensively work with clients as they move through the program continuum using Motivational Interviewing and Harm Reduction Strategies.

Assist clients in securing entitlements, complete housing applications, prepare clients for housing interviews, and arrange housing appointments. Build clients’ daily living skills to ensure successful independent living. Escort clients to appointments as needed. Liaison with clinical staff in other BRC or off site programs. Provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance when needed. Related duties as assigned.

Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

• Monday-Friday 9am-5:30pm

Significant experience working with the homeless and formerly incarcerated, substance abuse, entitlements and the housing application process. 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. Knowledge of addictions and recovery process, as well as group process and dynamics. Computer literacy required.

CPR training certification or willingness to take training class in CPR.

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.

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.

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