Behavioral Health Generalist - Brooklyn

Company Description

AHRC NYC is one of the largest providers of services for children and adults with developmental disabilities in New York City. Our mission is to advocate for people who are neuro-diverse to lead full and equitable lives.

Job Description

AHRC NYC is looking to hire a Behavioral Health Generalist ( BHG) for our Employment Business Services at our BROOKLYN location. The BHG position has a pay rate of between $35k - $40k a year and comes with a low-to-no cost, comprehensive health benefit package which is just one way that AHRC NYC supports the wellbeing of our employees and their families. In addition, we also offer generous paid time off, commuter benefits, tuition assistance, a 403(b)-retirement plan with a matching benefit, flexible spending accounts, and discount programs. Our wellness offerings include an employee assistance program, Twill mental health platform and cash rewards for healthy behavior.

JCC Clubhouse is looking for a creative, dynamic and community-focused individuals to provide direct support to adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities and mental illness in an innovative community-based program. JCC Clubhouse is using a person-centered approach to create working communities that help individuals to successfully manage their recovery. Candidates would join a team of 3 staff to create a holistic community of recovery that is focused of supports in the areas of employment, education as well as health and wellness.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Case management (25-30 people).
• Individual vocational supports.
• Engage individuals in the JCC clubhouse community as part of their rehabilitation.
• Use the community to design positive interventions to deal with common barriers such as social isolation, poor self-esteem, anxiety, symptom management and poverty.
• Outreach and recruitment.
• Work in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required (Master’s degree is preferred).
• Positive, dynamic and engaging personality.
• Flexibility, as demonstrated by interchangeability with other staff on the unit, staying late or arriving early, if necessary to fulfill unit or member needs. Available on weekends at least once a month.
• Working knowledge of mental illness.
• Experience working in a community setting.
• Non-clinical, community approach.
• Driver's License preferred.
• Bi-lingual preferred.

AHRC New York City provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants, with employment based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (with or without sexual conduct), age, disability, pregnancy, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, creed, genetic disposition or carrier status, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

Additional Information

Benefits:

• 403 (b)
• 403 (b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift