DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide case assistance to BRC Senior Center serving approximately 150 members a day. BRC Senior Center offers seniors affordable nutritious meals coupled with educational and recreational activities to maintain and enhance quality of life. Case worker’s responsibilities include but are not limited to: assisting with the intake process; familiarity with entitlements; provide linkages and referrals to community resources; escort/accompany clients to field trips; keep detailed and accurate case logs; provide crisis intervention; translate verbal and written presentations; responsible for daily accurate attendance entry of all activities and lunch ;lead group workshops and activities; assist with meal distribution; and on-going and regular participation in BRC approved training courses. Provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance when needed. Related duties as assigned. Reports to Program Director.

 

HOURS:

Full-time 35 hours per week

Monday-Friday 8am-4pm

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required qualifications: BA and bilingual in Chinese. CPR training certification or willingness to take training class in CPR. Willingness to obtain food handler’s license.

Preferred qualifications: Experience working with the senior and/or Chinese immigrant population. Familiarity with NYC Dept for the Aging. CPR training certification or willingness to take training class in CPR.

*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.

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.

 

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.