Clinical Coordinator

　　Seafarers, 123 East 15th Street, New York, New York, United States of America

　　Req #2065

　　Thursday, January 11, 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 Assistant Program Director, the Clinical Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that the service provision is of the highest quality and is consistent with housing first and harm reduction approach. The Clinical Coordinator oversees a staff of 4-6, liaises with psychiatric support services, interacts daily with multiple outreach providers, and serves as a member of the Program’s management team.

　　ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

　　Provide clinical direction and leadership to the program; Help troubleshoot, problem-solve, and strategize solutions around client engagement and challenging behaviors

　　Manage staff and promote a staff and resident culture that emphasizes housing placement as a measurement of success; ensure that clients are ready for housing placement within 90 days of entering the Drop-In Center

　　Oversee development & implementation of individual service plans; ensure documentation of client contact and progress is comprehensive and timely

　　Assess and evaluate client functioning

　　Supervise and conduct case conferences

　　Coordinate delivery of care with multiple service providers, particularly outreach teams

　　Work collaboratively with outreach teams to ensure individuals succeed in the drop-in center /transitional housing while transitioning to transitional or permanent housing and avoid a return to homelessness

　　Participate as part of the program manage ment team to provide guidance and support to front-line staff, including security and house managers, in managing difficult situations and successfully de-escalating conflict

　　Performs other related duties a s assigned

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

　　Master’s Degree in Social Work and an active LMSW license or MPH degree is required

　　Minimum 3 years ’ experience working with chronically homeless populations

　　Housing based case management experience strongly preferred

　　Previous supervisory experience and strong clinical and assessment skills

　　Proficiency in motivational interviewing techniques preferred

　　Superb collaborative skills, ability to work successfully with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders

　　S trong problem solving skills

　　Demonstrated success in working in a fast-paced environment

　　Ability to communicate (verbally and written) with diverse populations and stakeholders

　　Bilingual Spanish/English is preferred

　　Compensation: $64 ,00 0.00 - $68,000.0 0 / Per Annum

　　As part of our continued efforts to maintain a safe workplace for employees and clients, and in compliance with the City of New York COVID-19 Safety Requirement Mandate, Breaking Ground strongly recommends all employees, interns, volunteers, and subcontractors to receive an FDA authorized and/or approved COVID-19 vaccination and provide a one-time verification of immunization as a condition of employment.

　　EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

　　Other details

　　Pay Type Salary

　　Min Hiring Rate $64,000.00

　　Max Hiring Rate $68,000.00

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　　Seafarers, 123 East 15th Street, New York, New York, United States of America