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BRC: Helping People to Reclaim Lives Lost.

BRC is a leading provider of housing and services to thousands of New York City’s neediest individuals. Offering a hand up, not a hand out, BRC asks one simple question: What can we do for you? BRC sees the potential in each individual it serves, and provides each the opportunity to find it. Whatever our clients may seek, BRC has it, 24/7/365: outreach to homeless people living in public spaces, drug treatment, mental health care, comprehensive medical services, vocational services, and supportive communities in which to live. More than 4,700 times in 2008, an individual in need said yes to BRC and walked through our doors; and over 2,600 times, a BRC client successfully graduated, and moved forward to reclaim their life. BRC succeeds by building trust with the people it serves; listening, and then acting, providing housing – both temporary and permanent – to over 1,100 individuals daily, and services through 25 programs located throughout New York City. Building trust takes time, and a compassionate, dedicated staff of over 450 employees and 300 volunteers that persevere 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year, never giving up. And neither do our fellow New Yorkers, who called the BRC Homeless Helpline nearly 2,000 times last year.

To learn more about BRC, visit the website: www.brc.org

POSITION AVAILABLE

POSITION: Clinical Coordinator

HOURS:

Full-time position 37.5 hours per week

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

ABOUT THE PROGRAM:

The BRC Reception Center is a transitional residence funded by the NYC Department of Homeless Services to house 57 adults, including 15 women and 42 men. The program provides the only clinically based, transitional, residential treatment offered in the city for homeless individuals who have been diagnosed with one or more severe and persistent mental illnesses. Many of these individuals also have a history of substance abuse, some are medically fragile and some have criminal justice histories (including those who are participating in treatment as an alternative sentence to incarceration).The goals of the Reception Center are to provide psychiatric and medical stabilization along with therapeutic and case management services with the aim of placing its clients in appropriate, supportive housing within nine months. Follow-up care for at least one year is then provided to assist graduates in maintaining housing and continuing to successfully reintegrate into society.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervise case management and housing staff working with severely and persistently mentally ill, homeless adults. Provide program oversight in the absence of the Director and Assistant Director. Assess prospective clients during intake process, outreach to referral sources, prepare monthly statistical reports, deliver case management services in absence of caseworkers, and provide crisis intervention as needed. Coordinate ancillary clinical services and serve as the liaison for outside providers. Related duties as assigned.

PROGRAM/UNIT:

Reception Center

324 Lafayette Street

New York, NY 10012

BENEFITS:

Full time employees receive a generous benefits package: Employees can choose from 3 different health/dental plans. In addition, employees receive a minimum of 3 weeks paid vacation, 11 paid holidays, and additional paid sick and personal time. To encourage our employees to save for retirement, we offer a 403(b) pension plan with a matching benefit paid by BRC. We also offer 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.

EOE

MSW or related masters degree required. At least one year of supervisory experience and a minimum of two years mental health experience required. Proficient computer and communication skills required; knowledge of AWARDS a plus. Knowledge of substance abuse treatment and housing and benefits systems as well as experience delivering short-term treatment preferred. Bilingual Spanish a plus.

TO APPLY:

Please submit a cover letter and resume to Janet Forte, Program Director, via email to JForte@brc.org. Please include “Clinical Coordinator” in the subject line.