What are the responsibilities and job description for the Entitlement Specialist - Casa de Los Vecinos position at Bowery Residents' Committee?
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.
Hours
Full-time 37.5 hours per week
High School diploma, BA preferred. Entitlement experience required (Welfare, Medicaid, Veterans, etc.) 2 years sobriety if recovering.
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
BRC's Casa de Los Vecinos is a transitional community residence targeting formerly homeless clients who are either mentally ill or dually diagnosed as mentally ill and chemically addicted. Funded and licensed by the NYS Office of Mental Health with additional funding from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, Casa de Los Vecinos is located on Manhattan's Lower East Side and has a capacity of 32 beds. The mission of the program is to provide a safe and supportive environment where residents take part in rehabilitation interventions that will assist them in the attainment of their work, social and community living goals. A variety of services are available, including case management, substance abuse groups, medication monitoring, daily skills training and recreational activities.
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:
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.
Hours
Full-time 37.5 hours per week
- Monday-Friday 9am-5:30pm
- 2 days a week at Fulton House Program (2570 Fulton Street, Brooklyn)
High School diploma, BA preferred. Entitlement experience required (Welfare, Medicaid, Veterans, etc.) 2 years sobriety if recovering.
- Vaccination preferred but not required.
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
BRC's Casa de Los Vecinos is a transitional community residence targeting formerly homeless clients who are either mentally ill or dually diagnosed as mentally ill and chemically addicted. Funded and licensed by the NYS Office of Mental Health with additional funding from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, Casa de Los Vecinos is located on Manhattan's Lower East Side and has a capacity of 32 beds. The mission of the program is to provide a safe and supportive environment where residents take part in rehabilitation interventions that will assist them in the attainment of their work, social and community living goals. A variety of services are available, including case management, substance abuse groups, medication monitoring, daily skills training and recreational activities.
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.
