Housing Specialist- Shelter

Salary: $43,000.00 - $50,000.00

• Assist Independent Living Specialists and Housing Retention Specialists to obtain supportive housing for clients.
• Escort clients to medical, benefits, and housing-related appointments.
• Compile, copy, and distribute HRA
  2010e housing packets.
• Issue residency letters and client appointment reminders; document client interactions and advocacy in CARES and AWARDS.
• Compile various reports required by DHS and BRC Administration; assist in tracking statistical data.
• Monitor and update client information in AWARDS and CARES.
• Facilitate psycho educational groups with clients.
• Research resources for clients.
• Serve as a liaison between program and housing providers.
• Provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance when needed.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Full‑time (37.5 hours per week)

• BA/BS degree preferred.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum two years’ experience working with homeless, mentally ill, or MICA populations required.
• Excellent client advocacy skills required.
• Liaison experience with external stakeholders preferred.
• Knowledge of NY/NY supportive housing system strongly preferred.
• Good writing and oral communication skills and computer proficiency needed.
• Ability to work independently yet as part of a team.
• CPR training certification or willingness to take a training class 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 well‑being 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.

BRC began operating the Jack Ryan Residence in August 2011. The Jack Ryan Residence, funded by the NYC Department of Homeless Services, is a 200‑bed shelter for homeless men living with mental illness. The program provides a complete range of mental health stabilization, medication management, case management, and medical services aimed at moving residents into permanent housing. The ultimate goal of the program is to place its clients into appropriate, supportive housing within nine months.

• Competitive health and dental plans, with coverage available for your spouse, domestic partner, and dependents.
• 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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