Independent Living Specialist - 80 West 174th Street
$51,334–$51,334 year
On-site · The Bronx, New York, United States
Job Summary
Provide independent living support to clients within the homeless-services program, including regular client meetings, managing clinical files, and coordinating housing-related tasks. Conduct weekly on-site and off-site client visits, deliver reminders, and perform room inspections. Employ Motivational Interviewing and Harm Reduction strategies to support clients through the program continuum. Assist clients in securing entitlements, complete housing applications, prepare for housing interviews, and arrange housing appointments. Build clients’ daily living skills to promote independence, escort to appointments as needed, and liaise with clinical staff across programs. Provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance when needed and handle related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Significant experience working with the homeless and formerly incarcerated, substance abuse, entitlements and the housing application process
- Good writing and oral communication skills
- Ability to work in a high stress/volume environment, while maintaining communication with the other components of the treatment team
- BA preferred, HS Diploma/GED required
- Knowledge of addictions and recovery process, as well as group process and dynamics
- Computer literacy required
- CPR training certification or willingness to take training class in CPR
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