DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work in a collaborative and supportive team to prepare individuals living with severe mental illness and substance use disorders who have a history of homelessness for more independent housing. Maintain a caseload of clients to work with, and develop an individualized plan to see clients based on an assessment of their needs and functioning. Use crisis management, motivational interviewing, and wellness modules to prepare clients for more independent housing. Host multiple wellness groups per week aimed at helping clients gain skills to improve self-sufficiency. Complete psychosocials for clients and participate in regular treatment planning for clients with their case managers. Coordinate all care and communication with psychiatric and treatment teams and advocate or the client as appropriate. Present clinical case reviews during team meetings and make suggestions for client care. Document all client interactions. This job is in a residential setting, so staff will be expected to meet with the client in person, and to also engage with the clients in the residence. Understand and comport to regulatory standards. Related duties as assigned.
HOURS:
Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Monday - Friday; 10:00a - 6:30p
QUALIFICATIONS:
MSW with provisional LMSW or LMSW license. Basic computer literacy required. CPR training certification or willingness to take training class in CPR/First Aid/Narcan.
*Must be fully vaccinated*
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. 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.
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.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
BRC's Casa de Los Vecinos is a transitional community residence targeting formerly homeless clients who are either mentally ill or dually diagnosed as mentally ill and chemically addicted. Funded and licensed by the NYS Office of Mental Health with additional funding from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, Casa de Los Vecinos is located on Manhattan's Lower East Side and has a capacity of 32 beds. The mission of the program is to provide a safe and supportive environment where residents take part in rehabilitation interventions that will assist them in the attainment of their work, social and community living goals. A variety of services are available, including case management, substance abuse groups, medication monitoring, daily skills training and recreational activities.
BENEFITS:
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: