Assistant Director, Programs – SOS Housing & Harm Reduction

Breaking Ground; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Breaking Ground seeks an Assistant Director, Programs for the Safe Options Support (SOS) contract. The role leads the SOS team, coordinates outreach, and supports housing placement strategies using CTI, Harm Reduction, and Motivational Interviewing.

Collaboration with nursing staff, external providers, and city agencies is essential. Key duties include supervising Clinical Coordinators and Community Health Specialists, guiding crisis interventions, and ensuring policy-compliant operations.

Qualifications

• NYS Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) required; LMSW must be obtained within six months.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience.
• In-depth understanding of Housing First, Motivational Interviewing, Harm Reduction and CTI models.
• Experience with crisis intervention, risk assessments and incident management.
• Ability to engage with diverse stakeholders and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to delegate and motivate staff to achieve deliverables.
• Strong verbal and written communication with diverse populations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with Access-based databases.
• Valid NY driver’s license preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee SOS team operations and outreach activities in [LOCATION].
• Supervise Clinical Coordinators and Community Health Specialist.
• Provide structured supervision meetings and ensure program quality.
• Coordinate crisis interventions and risk assessments with on-site teams.
• Engage external partners and city agencies to support service planning.
• Ensure timely documentation and incident management reporting.
• Support Housing First, Harm Reduction, and CTI-based practices.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Crisis intervention

Risk assessments

Incident management

Communication skills

Education

NYS Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Access-based databases

Job description

Breaking Ground seeks an Assistant Director, Programs for the Safe Options Support (SOS) contract. The role leads the SOS team, coordinates outreach, and supports housing placement strategies using CTI, Harm Reduction, and Motivational Interviewing.

Collaboration with nursing staff, external providers, and city agencies is essential. Key duties include supervising Clinical Coordinators and Community Health Specialists, guiding crisis interventions, and ensuring policy-compliant operations.