Assistant Director, Programs, Living in PlaceQueens Drop Center, 100-32 Atlantic Ave, Jamaica, New York, United States of America Req #2699 Tuesday, August 20, 2024ABOUT 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 Senior Program Director , Tenant and Aging Services , the Assistant Director , Programs , Living in Place provides supervisory and programmatic oversight to this program focusing on aging service s within the Breaking Ground portfolio comprised of permanent, supportive, and affordable housing located across New York City. The Assistant Director manages the Living in Pla ce team including Program Coordinators and therapeutic staff who provide solutions-focused case management services intended to support older adults with aging safely in the community . The team provide s information and referral services; benefits application and navigation assistance ; housing retention services; resource development support; and community integration programming. C ase management for Living in Place is typically a 3– 6-month engagement and on a referral basis. The Assist ant Director ensures the Living in Place team coordinates thoughtful, unique programming across an array of subject matters specifically developed with the needs and interests of the senior population in mind. The Assistant Director supports the Senior Director in build ing and maintaining relationships with external agencies and organizations that provide an array of informational and educational classes and events specifically intended to serve our aging tenants. This position has a 35-hour work week. This is a fully in-person position that will divide time across the Breaking Ground building portfolio. The position may require occasional evening or weekend hours to support tenant events. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist in the development, implementation, and administration of a wide range of agin g services programs and activities for residents across Breaking Ground’s building portfolio and in the NYC area
Pr o vide trainings and consultations to permanent housing staff; onboard and train outside community resources for new permanent housing in development
Supervise Living in Place Program Coordinators and additional part time therapy staff
Support the expansion of services t o new and current Breaking Ground buildings,
Develop and oversee individual and group programming and service delivery workflows that support overall programmatic goals
Manage caseload assignments and conduct case reviews with staff
Assist with standardization of data collection, data analysis, internal reporting for continuous quality improvement, and external reporting for funders is conducted in a timely manner
Travel to buildings to support program delivery and event logistics , including evening and weekend hours when necessary
Perform other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
LMSW preferred; extensive experience working with the target population may be substituted for a master’s degree
Minimum 5 years of experience working with older adults and/or populations who have experienced homelessness
Case management experience i s required
Previous supervisory experience and strong clinical and assessment skills
Proficiency in solutions-focused interventions and motivational interviewing techniques preferred
Superb collaborative skills, ability to work successfully with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
Creativity, strong problem-solving skills
Demonstrated success in working in a fast-paced environment
Ability to communicate (verbally and written) with diverse populations and stakeholders
Ability to travel to locations throughout New York City
Valid NY or NJ driver’s license with a good driving record, as defined by Breaking Ground, is preferred
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Teams
Bilingual preferred
EOE/M/F/Vet/DisabledOther details
Pay Type Salary
Min Hiring Rate $75,000.00
Max Hiring Rate $82,000.00
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Queens Drop Center, 100-32 Atlantic Ave, Jamaica, New York, United States of America