MICA Specialist, Broadway House Women’s Shelter

Who We Are : CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors, and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City.

CAMBA serves more than 65,000 individuals and families each year, citywide, including almost 13,000 youth. Our 180+ programs in over 100 locations improve the lives of a diverse cross-section of New Yorkers.

From homelessness prevention in Staten Island to supportive housing in the Bronx; from employment training in Manhattan to after-school programs and college access in Brooklyn;

from family shelter and support in Queens to increasing affordable housing across the city, CAMBA provides holistic services to help struggling New Yorkers stabilize their lives and become self-sufficient.

CAMBA operates 6 single adult shelters and 6 family shelters and one drop-in center. Each shelter offers clients a supportive, structured therapeutic, safe, and drug-free facility.

Homeless (often mentally-ill and substance-abusing) men and women are provided with comprehensive services to stabilize their condition in order to successfully transition into permanent and / or supported housing.

The Broadway House Women’s Shelter in Bushwick serves 200 women, approximately 100 of whom are mentally ill and chemically addicted.

Position : MICA Specialist

Reports To : Director of Social Services

Location : 1245 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11221

What The MICA Specialist Does :

• Immediately formulate a plan and prepare clients for permanent housing placement.
• Engage individuals requiring social service assistance.
• Interview and evaluate clients, formulate Independent Living Plans and goals.
• Locate and refer to appropriate community resources for clients.

Minimum Education / Experience Required :

Master’s Degree (M.A.) or related field and / or equivalent experience. (A license is required of these Master’s Degrees : Social Work (LMSW or LCSW), Mental Health Counseling (LMHC), Counseling / Guidance, Art Therapy).

Other Requirements :

• CASAC preferred.
• May be required to become First Aid / CPR certified.
• May be required to become certified in overdose prevention.

Compensation : $45,000 $48,000 annually

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When salary ranges are listed, the range would represent the low and high end for the applicable position & program. The salary offered would be based on various factors unique to each program and candidate.

This includes but is not limited to experience, education, budget and / or program size, internal equity, skills and other factors that may be required for the position and organization.

Status : Full-time (35 hours per week)

Benefits : CAMBA offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time), and paid holidays.

CAMBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. People of color, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are encouraged to apply.

We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, marital or veteran status, pregnancy status, or sexual orientation.

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