Clinical Coordinator, Transitional Housing - Breaking Ground : Job Details

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, Transitional Housing the Clinical Coordinator, Transitional Housing 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 ManagersProvide regular, structured supervision meetings for direct reportsPromote effective strategies for case management following Housing First, Harm Reduction, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), Motivational Interviewing and trauma-informed care models of practiceDevelopment and implement individual service plans; ensure documentation of client contact and progress is comprehensive and timelyInterview and assess potential clientsProvide clinical direction and leadership to the program, help troubleshoot, problem solve, and strategize solutions around client engagement and challenging behaviorsPromote a staff and resident culture that emphasizes housing placement as a measurement of success; ensure that clients are ready for housing placementOversee development and implementation of individual service plans; ensure documentation of client contact and progress is comprehensive and timelyAssess and evaluate client functioningSupervise and conduct case conferencesCoordinate 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 conflictPerform other duties as assignedMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:NYS Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) required. Must obtain LMSW within first six months of employment Minimum 3 years of experience with related populations; previous supervisory and administrative experience preferredThorough 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 recipientsExperience with crisis intervention, including, risk assessments and incident managementAbility to work successfully with a wide range of internal and external stakeholdersDemonstrated success in working in a fast-paced environment with multiple prioritiesAbility to delegate and motivate staff to achieve deliverablesAbility to communicate (verbally and written) with diverse populations and stakeholdersProficiency 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 requiredBilingual preferred EOE/M/F/Vet/DisabledOther details Pay Type Salary Min Hiring Rate $64,000.00 Max Hiring Rate $68,000.00 Apply Now