Clinical Coordinator, Outreach

　　90 Sands, 90 Sands Street, Brooklyn, New York, United States of America

　　Req #2244

　　Tuesday, January 2, 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 Director, Programs, Outreach the Clinical Coordinator supervises Case Managers and ensures the utilization of Harm Reduction and Housing First strategies and other best-practice clinical interventions to ensure the highest quality care for clients. The Clinical Coordinator is responsible for client records are kept in compliance with regulatory and agency standards.

　　The Clinical Coordinator works primarily during business hours Monday-Friday, with off hours availability in case of emergency or for special projects/initiatives.

　　ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

　　Supervise a team of Case Managers

　　Provide regular, structured supervision meetings for direct reports

　　Promote effective strategies for case management following Housing First, Harm Reduction, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), Motivational Interviewing and trauma-informed care models of practice

　　Develop and implement individual service plans; ensure documentation of client contact and progress is comprehensive and timely

　　Interview and assess potential clients

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

　　Promote a staff and resident culture that emphasizes housing placement as a measurement of success; ensure that clients are ready for housing placement

　　Oversee development and 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 transitional housing and avoid return to homelessness.

　　Provide support and guidance to front line staff in managing difficult situations and successfully de-escalating conflict

　　Perform other duties as assigned

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

　　NYS Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) required

　　Minimum 3 years of experience with related populations; previous supervisory and administrative experience 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

　　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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　　90 Sands, 90 Sands Street, Brooklyn, New York, United States of America