DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist clients in securing entitlements, establish and monitor savings accounts, prepare clients for housing interviews and arrange housing appointments. Coordinate entitlement for clients. Provide case management services for caseload. Generate weekly internal reports and compile data for funding source reports. Provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance when needed. Related duties as assigned.
HOURS:
Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience in processing housing applications, such as: NYCHA, Section 8, and NY/NY required. Significant experience working with clients on the issues of homelessness, addictions, mental illness, entitlements and housing. Demonstrable writing, communication and group facilitation skills. Computer proficiency required. BA/BS preferred. Some college and work experience may be substituted in lieu of a four-year degree. Bi-lingual (English/ Spanish) preferred. CPR training certification or willingness to take training class in CPR.
*Vaccination preferred but not 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.
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:
This 103-bed men's shelter in Brooklyn serves a population suffering from multiple issues including mental illness, substance abuse and serious medical problems. The program offers the full range of case management services as well as on-site psychiatric and medical care. It also incorporates a workforce development component for women who can benefit from this service. The Lexington Avenue Women's Residence is funded by the NYC Department of Homeless Services.
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: