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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: Entitlements Specialist

PROGRAM/UNIT: Fulton House/ Casa de Los Vecinos

BRC operates residences for individuals living with mental illness. Fulton House and Casa de los Vecinos are BRC residential programs licensed by the New York State Office of Mental Health as Community Residences. While residing in these programs, individuals gain insight into their illness, and develop the skills to manage their health and live independently. Many resume their educations, and obtain employment. As their health and confidence improves, they graduate to their own apartment.

HOURS: Full-time position 35 hours per week
Monday - Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm


DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop orientation procedure for incoming residents. Meet with prospective candidates for housing center with intake coordinator regarding admission/ discharge. Procure entitlements. Teach clients and staff application procedures. Make referrals to government agencies and escort clients as needed. Reconcile all client beneficiary accounts. Prepare and monitor all client accounts and keep appropriate records. Responsible for completing forms required by the agency. Review discharge/ referral packets. Responsible for distribution of Food Stamps. Related duties as assigned.

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

High School diploma or GED required, BA preferred. Entitlement experience required (Welfare, Medicaid, Veterans, etc.)

TO APPLY:

If interested, please submit a cover letter and resume via email to pjenkins@brc.org. Please include “Entitlements Specialist” in the subject line.