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Job title: Case Aide
Company: BRC
Job description: 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 January 2008, BRC launched its third new low-threshold transitional housing program, the Lex Safe Haven. Funded by the NYC Department of Homeless Services, the Lex Safe Haven is aimed at moving long-term homeless people from church steps and other public spaces throughout the city. Currently, this congregate housing facility provides housing for up to 43 couples and single men and women. Similar to other low-demand BRC facilities, case managers at the Lex Safe Haven are focused on moving chronically street homeless individuals into permanent housing. Program participants are not required to maintain sobriety and do not have any curfew; the one requirement upon entering is that they actively work toward obtaining housing.
HOURS:
Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Monday – Friday; 7:00a – 3:30p
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Greet clients and referring outreach team. Conduct initial brief intake. Input and update information in AWARDS “Intake Note”. Enter clients into both AWARDS (Face Sheet) and DHS SCIMS (database). Enter Progress Note. Set new clients up with Nurse Practitioner for psych evaluation. Assist new clients without benefits with Homebound and/or Social Security applications. When needed escort clients to medical, entitlements, and housing related appointments. Assist Independent Living Specialist with HRA2010E Housing Application. Monitor and update all clients in DHS SCIMS and DHS CARES System. Provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance when needed. Related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
BA or experience working with homeless preferred. High School diploma or GED required. Knowledge of AWARDS preferred. Good writing and oral communication skills. Basic computer literacy required. Fire safety director strongly preferred. Must possess the ability to follow directions and work closely with others. CPR training certification or willingness to take training class in CPR.
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, 11 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.
Expected salary: $17.62 per hour
Location: New York City, NY
Job date: Wed, 17 Feb 2021 23:57:18 GMT
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