Bowery Residents' Committee, Inc.
O6 - Transit System Based Outreach Specialist - Transit - Friday-Tuesday 10pm-6:
Bowery Residents' Committee, Inc., New York, New York, us, 10261
O6 - Transit System Based Outreach Specialist - Transit - Friday-Tuesday 10pm-6:30am
Responsibilities
Providing direct outreach, vulnerability screening, escort, and referral services for all homeless individuals encountered in the field during the shift.
Recording & maintaining accurate statistical data for all individuals approached and referred, and managing case records for clients receiving longer‑term services.
Recognizing signs and symptoms of mental health and substance abuse issues and gaining knowledge of all available services.
Spending the majority of outreach at end‑of‑line stations with collaborative joint outreach operations with external agencies.
Hours Full‑time 37.5 hours per week.
Qualifications
Associate or Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 6 months continuous employment as a current BRC employee in a comparable position is considered.
Strong interest in working with homeless, mentally ill, and substance‑abusing populations.
Valid state driver's license.
Good writing skills for client interaction descriptions.
Basic computer literacy.
First Aid/CPR certification or ability to obtain certification.
Spanish speaking desirable.
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 Jointly funded by the Department of Homeless Services and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, BRC’s Transit Homeless Outreach staff members operate throughout the transit system 24 hours a day. Through this program, which BRC has operated since 2005, BRC provides outreach and case management services to humanely assist homeless individuals to permanently relocate from MTA properties. Due to a recent expansion, BRC has many new outreach positions available. The program serves the New York City metropolitan area, including the boroughs of Manhattan, The Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens. Clients of
Transit Homeless Outreach
are engaged and assessed with the goal of connecting them with housing and essential services.
Benefits
Competitive health and dental plans with coverage 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.
403(b) pension plan with matching benefit paid by BRC.
Tuition assistance and many training opportunities for career development.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) available for healthcare, transit, and childcare.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Civic and Social Organizations
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Providing direct outreach, vulnerability screening, escort, and referral services for all homeless individuals encountered in the field during the shift.
Recording & maintaining accurate statistical data for all individuals approached and referred, and managing case records for clients receiving longer‑term services.
Recognizing signs and symptoms of mental health and substance abuse issues and gaining knowledge of all available services.
Spending the majority of outreach at end‑of‑line stations with collaborative joint outreach operations with external agencies.
Hours Full‑time 37.5 hours per week.
Qualifications
Associate or Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 6 months continuous employment as a current BRC employee in a comparable position is considered.
Strong interest in working with homeless, mentally ill, and substance‑abusing populations.
Valid state driver's license.
Good writing skills for client interaction descriptions.
Basic computer literacy.
First Aid/CPR certification or ability to obtain certification.
Spanish speaking desirable.
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 Jointly funded by the Department of Homeless Services and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, BRC’s Transit Homeless Outreach staff members operate throughout the transit system 24 hours a day. Through this program, which BRC has operated since 2005, BRC provides outreach and case management services to humanely assist homeless individuals to permanently relocate from MTA properties. Due to a recent expansion, BRC has many new outreach positions available. The program serves the New York City metropolitan area, including the boroughs of Manhattan, The Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens. Clients of
Transit Homeless Outreach
are engaged and assessed with the goal of connecting them with housing and essential services.
Benefits
Competitive health and dental plans with coverage 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.
403(b) pension plan with matching benefit paid by BRC.
Tuition assistance and many training opportunities for career development.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) available for healthcare, transit, and childcare.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Civic and Social Organizations
#J-18808-Ljbffr