About Job

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage a caseload of clients who have permanent disabling conditions, such as chronic and acute mental illness or serious and disabling medical conditions that preclude them from employment. Meet weekly with each client, linking clients to medical and mental health services in the community, maximizing the receipt of appropriate entitlements, and facilitating placements into supportive housing. Complete NY/NY housing applications and assist clients with all aspects of the supported housing process. Conduct therapeutic and psycho-educational groups covering broad array of topics such as stress management, impulse control, living with chronic mental illness and decision- making processes. Related duties as assigned.

HOURS:

Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Sunday-Thursday 8am-4:30pm

QUALIFICATIONS:

Related Associates degree required. Related Bachelor's or Master's degree preferred. Experience working with the mentally ill/medically frail populations preferred. CPR training certification or willingness to take training class in CPR. Basic computer literacy required.

* 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.

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:

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.