Assistant Program Director, Trauma-Informed Housing

LANTERN COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lantern Community Services in Brooklyn, NY seeks an Assistant Program Director to provide clinical supervision, programmatic leadership, and day-to-day administrative oversight at Hunterfly Trace. The APD will help develop the clinical aptitude of the team, ensure quality service delivery, and foster a culture of continuous learning and quality improvement.

The ideal candidate is passionate about supportive housing, brings trauma-informed engagement skills, and has experience with DOHMH-funded

Qualifications

• MSW or MHC required; LMSW/LMHC within one year of employment.
• Minimum of one year of supervisory experience in social services.
• Knowledge of mental health, substance use, and/or chronically homeless populations.
• Experience with OMH, DOHMH, and/or HASA contracts and funder regulations.
• Strong trauma-informed clinical engagement, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Commitment to harm reduction and DEI values.
• Strong organizational skills; able to manage competing priorities.
• Experience with case management databases and strong writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical supervision, coaching, and professional development support to case management staff.
• Review and approve case documentation; conduct internal chart reviews and ensure high standards of care.
• Review dashboards and monthly reports with staff to track outcomes and accountability.
• Provide supervision in treatment planning, safety planning, and crisis response.
• Evaluate clients for risk and respond to crises as needed.
• Prepare, review, and manage follow-up on incident reports and funder reporting.
• Support the Program Director in developing site-specific policies and tools.
• Co-facilitate staff and clinical meetings; build inclusive programming.
• Develop client-centered groups and collaborate with partners across departments.
• Identify community resources and liaise with care coordination, health, and employment providers.
• Hire and train new staff; manage disciplinary processes with the Program Director and HR.
• Oversee day-to-day program management in collaboration with the Program Director.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Trauma-informed approach

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Case management knowledge

Education

MSW or MHC

LMSW or LMHC within 1 year

Tools

Case Management Database

Job description

Lantern Community Services in Brooklyn, NY seeks an Assistant Program Director to provide clinical supervision, programmatic leadership, and day-to-day administrative oversight at Hunterfly Trace. The APD will help develop the clinical aptitude of the team, ensure quality service delivery, and foster a culture of continuous learning and quality improvement.

The ideal candidate is passionate about supportive housing, brings trauma-informed engagement skills, and has experience with DOHMH-funded