Campus Pride Jobs

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage a caseload of clients who have significant barriers to employment and are resistant to work. Clients may or may not be engaged in the BRC Horizons program or other community-based employment programs. Engage clients in motivational interviewing, provide positive reinforcement, and help clients develop insight into barriers to employment and living independently in the community. Engage BRC’s Horizons program or other community-based employment services. Serve as a liaison to Horizons program staff with a focus on engaging the most difficult clients and providing enhanced continuity of care. Related dutes as assigned.

HOURS:

Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Tuesday-Saturday; 9:00am - 5:30pm

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma/GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred. Experience with vocational training and/or the homeless population. Excellent communication and writing skills and computer proficiency required.. CPR training certification or willingness to take traininclass 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.

  PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

  This 110-bed shelter is designed for men who are in need of job training and employment. Located in the former Palace Hotel on the Bowery, the program-oriented shelter provides temporary housing for a period of six to nine months. During this time, clients are guided through a structured continuum of treatment and training designed to give them the skills they need to address any substance abuse and/or health issues and to find and maintain permanent employment and housing. The Palace Employment Residence is funded by the NYC Department of Homeless Services and the US Department of Housing and Urban Development.

  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.

• 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.