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Breaking Ground Assistant Director, Programs, Permanent Housing in Brooklyn, New York
Assistant Director, Programs, Permanent Housing
The Domenech, 1505 St Marks Ave, Brooklyn, New York, United States of America
Req #2611
Monday, June 10, 2024
ABOUT US: - We believe that everyone deserves a home!
Breaking Ground operates nearly 4,000 units of housing across New York City, along with housing in upstate New York and Connecticut. Supportive housing - affordable housing paired with services designed to help people maintain their homes for the long-term - is widely recognized as a proven and cost-effective solution to chronic homelessness.
But we didn't stop at providing housing. Breaking Ground's programs and services help people experiencing street homelessness - especially those who have been on the streets the longest - to come indoors. Through our Street to Home outreach program and transitional housing resources, we help people get, and stay, on the path to a permanent home.
Reporting to the Director, Programs, Permanent Housing t he Assistant Director, Programs, Permanent Housing is responsible for assuring tenants at multiple permanent housing locations. , especially those who are frail or at risk, are linked to specific , supportive services they need to continue living independently . The Assistant Director provides information, referrals, and advocacy for services including entitlements, benefits, health and mental health services, and social and recreational activities. The Program Coordinator is the liaison between on-site medical and psychiatric provider s and P roperty M anagement staff .
This position has a 35-hour work week .
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Manage a small caseload of individuals at multiple permanent housing locations who are at higher risk
Manage 4-6 clinical staff at multiple permanent housing locations and Office Manager
Partner with Property Management staff to address any maintenance and safety issues
A ssess tenants’ needs and a ct as liaison with medical subcontractors, including Janian services
Help troubleshoot, problem solve, and strategize solutions around client engagement and challenging behaviors utilizing Harm Reduction, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), Critical Time Intervention (CTI), Motivational Interviewing and trauma-informed care models of practice
Ensure documentation of client outreach and pr ogress is comprehensive and timely
Supervise and conduct case conferences
Performs other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s degree required . NYS Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) is strongly preferred
Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience
Experience working in 24/7 programs and working with homeless or formerly homeless populations strongly preferred
Thorough clinical understanding of relevant service delivery concepts and structures including Housing First, client centered motivational interviewing, Harm Reduction models, behavioral and medical health systems, and the ability to access and negotiate the full range of services for recipients
Experience with crisis intervention, including, risk assessments and incident management
Ability to work successfully with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
Demonstrated success in working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities
Ability to delegate and motivate staff to achieve deliverables
Ability to communicate (verbally and written) with diverse populations and stakeholders
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Teams; Familiarity with Access-based databases and the ability to learn new programs are required
Bilingual preferred
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled
Other details
Pay Type Salary
Min Hiring Rate $75,000.00
Max Hiring Rate $82,000.00
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- The Domenech, 1505 St Marks Ave, Brooklyn, New York, United States of America