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Assistant Director

New York, NY · On-site

$73K - $77K/yr

... homeless women that are employable or are already employed. Our comprehensive services include case management, occupational therapy, workforce development services, and housing placement assistance.

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Case Manager-EL532504

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$22.95/hr

... education, occupational therapy, physical therapy, recreation/recreation therapy, counseling ... disabilities or to homeless individuals. Certifications/Licenses: * CPR and First Aid ...

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Recreation Specialist

New York, NY · On-site

$23.38 - $25.58/hr

The 59th Street Women's Shelter is a 200-bed, 24/7 emergency shelter for homeless women diagnosed ... occupational therapy, and housing placement assistance. Additionally, a street-facing, on-site ...

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Licensed Practical Nurse

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$65K - $70K/yr

... occupational therapy, employment services and job readiness services, and housing placement ... New York State licensed LPN * Working with homeless individuals preferred. * Must haveexcellent ...

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$65K - $70K/yr

... occupational therapy, employment services and job readiness services, and housing placement ... New York State licensed LPN * Working with homeless individuals preferred. * Must have excellent ...

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Registered Nurse

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$75K/yr

Nursing care is necessary for homeless Veterans who have some type of unstable or uncontrolled ... Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Wound Care, etc.) * Supporting coordination of care with VA ...

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Abstinence Case Manager

New York, NY · On-site

$24.18 - $27.20/hr

... occupational therapy interns who work with clients to ensure housing stability and improve ... Experience working with individuals who are homeless and/or those affected by substance abuse ...

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Abstinence Case Manager

Florence, IN

$44K - $49K/yr

... occupational therapy interns who work with clients to ensure housing stability and improve ... Experience working with individuals who are homeless and/or those affected by substance abuse ...

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Residential Aide

New York, NY · On-site

$19.49/hr

... occupational therapy, and housing placement assistance. Additionally, a street-facing, on-site ... homeless individuals • Processes new client intake information, bed assignment, maintains the ...

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How much do homeless occupational therapy jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for homeless occupational therapy in the United States is $32.47, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $27.40 and $36.54 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Homeless Occupational Therapy vs Homeless Social Work?

AspectHomeless Occupational TherapyHomeless Social Work
CredentialsOccupational Therapy License, CertificationSocial Work License, Certification
Work EnvironmentHealthcare settings, community outreach, clinicsCommunity agencies, shelters, social service organizations
Primary FocusImproving daily living skills, functional independenceConnecting clients to resources, advocacy, support services

Homeless Occupational Therapists focus on enhancing clients' daily functioning and independence through therapeutic interventions, often working within healthcare or community settings. In contrast, Homeless Social Workers primarily connect clients to social services, housing, and support networks. Both roles serve the homeless population but with different approaches and expertise areas.

Is the OT field oversaturated?

The occupational therapy field, including roles focused on homeless populations, is competitive but not oversaturated. Job availability depends on geographic demand, funding, and the ability to meet certification requirements such as the NBCOT exam; areas with higher needs may have more opportunities for qualified therapists.
Infographic showing various Homeless Occupational Therapy job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 88% In-person, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $67,531 per year, or $32.5 per hour.
Behavioral Health Coordinator - Barrier Free Living Apartments/Family

Behavioral Health Coordinator - Barrier Free Living Apartments/Family

Barrier Free Living

Bronx, NY • On-site

$30.92/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

Description
Agency/Program: Barrier Free Living Apartments, Family Building
Status: Full-Time / Non-Exempt
Hours per week: 35
Salary: $30.92 per hour
Supervisor: Director of Social Work, Family Building
Start Date: Immediate
Benefits Package: 100% Employer paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Matched Retirement Plan, Paid vacation, Sick days, Personal days, Paid National Holidays, and more.
Schedule: Monday through Friday 9AM to 5PM. Currently work schedule is a hybrid of three days onsite and two days remote (subject to change)
Equipment Operated: Computer/Laptop, Printer, Scanner, Phone, Fax, etc.
Work Environment: This position will spend time at the program site and have an independent (private) office.
Travel: A minimum of three days on-site per week and as needed. Remote work is arranged on the rest of the working days including meetings (Subject to change).
About Barrier Free Living
Barrier Free Living (BFL) is dedicated to helping New Yorkers with disabilities live independently in the community. Through its various programs, BFL provides a broad range of residential and nonresidential services to disabled survivors of domestic violence, transitional shelter to the disabled homeless, and outreach to physically disabled individuals with mental health and/or chemical addiction issues. Services include case management; housing placements; independent living skills training; occupational therapy; short and long-term individual counseling; advocacy within the medical, mental health, child welfare, law enforcement, and criminal justice systems; and referrals to outside services.
About Barrier Free Living Apartments
Barrier Free Living Apartments (BFLA) is a supportive housing program. BFLA offers services to vulnerable and needy populations with disabilities who are survivors of domestic violence, specifically, homeless disabled adults and disabled veterans and for families who have a head of household with a disabling medical condition. BFLA's program is physically designed and equipped to serve people with physical disabilities. The facility is located in the South Bronx. There are two buildings: a 70-unit studio apartment building for adult singles and a 50-unit apartment building for families. BFLA's supportive housing program is located on Cypress Avenue and East 138th/139th Streets.
Role Summary
The Behavioral Health Coordinator is instrumental in creating a safe and welcoming community by providing direct services and case management to BFLA tenants. The Behavioral Health Coordinator is part of an interdisciplinary team that includes harm reduction, the family center, occupational therapy, building maintenance, and front desk security (Resident Aides).
Responsibilities
  • Manage a caseload of 10-15 SPMI/MICA tenants
  • Complete program Intake/Assessment of new tenants
  • Develop, monitor, and update service plans that are mutually developed with each tenant
  • Follow up meetings with tenant including home visits to discuss related service plan goals and benchmarks
  • Provide individual supportive counseling with tenants to assist in developing skills to stabilize their medical, psychosocial and behavioral health status
  • Provide crisis intervention and other services to assist tenants to develop better coping skills
  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to obtain strategies to assist tenants in achieving identified goals to maintain stability
  • Accompany tenants to Family/Criminal/Housing Court hearings and advocate for tenant as needed
  • Provide referrals for legal assistance and any other service provider within the community as needed
  • Assist tenant with any ACS or Prevention services requirements
  • Complete ongoing apartment inspections, tobacco assessment, and vocational assessments as required by DOHMH contract
  • Monitor tenants ability to pay rent and utility bills to ensure housing stability
  • Participate in staff/case conference meetings, supervision, and required training
  • Ensuring timely and accurate entry of progress notes in AWARDS
  • Comply with all agency and program policies and procedures

Qualifications
  • Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field
  • Experience in supportive counseling, harm reduction stages of change model, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed care.
  • Experience working with mental illness, substance users, domestic violence and familiarity with disability issues a must
  • Excellent computer skills (PC)
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work in fast-paced, NY/NY III supportive housing environment a must.
  • Excellent language skills in American Sign Language or bilingual English/Spanish desired.
  • Valid NYS driver's license a plus

Equal Opportunity Employer
BFL provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants, with employment based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, creed, genetic disposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. Applicants who need a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job duties are encouraged to submit requests to HR for consideration.

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