DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide comprehensive assessment service to a caseload of homeless men referred to the Assessment Center by DHS's Intake Center. Assessment Specialists primary duties will involve coordinating a comprehensive assessment and assist with making a referral to a more appropriate setting for clients on their case load. Referral locations will include, but not limited to, return to family, long term treatment facilities, supportive housing services, and DHS program shelters. Additional case load duties will include obtaining benefits, identification, engagement in day treatment program and entering data into both AWARDS and DHS Cares. Generate ongoing progress and group notes as well as monthly statistical reports. Participate in clinical team, case conference, and other staff meetings. Assist with program staff coverage as needed. Provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance when needed. Perform additional related duties as assigned.
HOURS:
Full-time position, 37.5 hours per week
QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma/GED required; bachelors degree preferred and masters ideal. Bilingual Spanish or Polish preferred, but not required. Excellent communication and writing skills and computer proficiency required. Experience working in residential treatment and with the MICA and homeless populations. Knowledge of HRA and NY/NY application systems a plus. 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:
In August 2012, BRC opened its first assessment center, which serves as a first point of contact for men entering the city shelter system. Located in a newly renovated loft-style building in Greenpoint Brooklyn, this 200 bed dormitory style residence is funded by the NYC Department of Homeless Services. BRC evaluates each individual who enters the program and links them to the housing and services that best meets their needs. In addition, as a result of our continued dialogue with DHS and community leaders, BRC has dedicated one dorm (20 beds) to street homeless men of the Greenpoint community, an unprecedented commitment by the shelter system to provide a community-based strategy to respond to a significant local need.
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: