Assistant Director 315 West 35th Street - BRC : Job Details

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for clinical program design and training of staff in outreach techniques and strategies for engagement of mentally ill and substance abusing clients and in designing appropriate treatment plans. Serve as the overall clinical and field supervisor for all outreach teams. Supervision of program's vulnerable client list and assist with involuntary removals via the 9.58 Mental Hygiene Law. Ensure quality control in the field, rotating between shifts and teams. Share 24-hour on-call responsibility with the Program Director. Must have an understanding of issues related to homelessness, strong leadership skills, clinical skills, and the ability to address multiple issues and challenges concurrently. Provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance when needed. Related duties as assigned.

HOURS:

Full-time 37.5 hours per week

• Monday-Friday 9am-5:30pm (varies)

QUALIFICATIONS:

LMSW/LCSW required. A minimum of three years of experience in direct services to the homeless and/or mentally ill and substance abusing populations. Previous homeless outreach experience preferred. Two years or more supervisory experience required. Must have a valid driver's license.

*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.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

BRC Homeless Outreach works with unsheltered individuals on the streets and in transportation hubs of Manhattan to motivate them to accept services that will get them off the streets both initially and for the long term. To achieve housing for our clients, the BRC Homeless Outreach team builds trust with each individual, breaks down resistance to services, and remains determinedly focused on identifying appropriate and acceptable placements for our clients. The program operates with funding from the NYS Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Amtrak, the East Midtown Partnership, and the Downtown Alliance.

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:

Compensation:$82,000 per year