Assistant Program Director, Trauma-Informed Housing

Lantern Community Services Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lantern Community Services seeks an Assistant Program Director for Hunterfly Trace in Brooklyn, NY. This exempt, full-time role provides clinical supervision, program leadership, and daily oversight to ensure quality service delivery at a supportive housing site.

You will work with the Program Director to develop staff aptitude, manage operations, and advance quality improvement initiatives while aligning with DOHMH funder contracts and trauma-informed practices.

Qualifications

• MSW or MHC from an accredited institution required; LMSW or LMHC within one year of employment.
• Minimum of one year 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 a harm-reduction approach and to diversity, equity, belonging, inclusion, and justice.
• Strong organizational skills with ability 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 documentation; conduct internal chart reviews and ensure high standards of care.
• Review dashboards and monthly reports with staff to track outcomes and ensure accountability.
• Provide supervision in the development of treatment plans, safety planning, and crisis response.
• Evaluate clients for risk and respond to crises as needed.
• Manage follow-up on incident reports and funder reporting.

Skills

Trauma-informed

Supervisory experience

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Education

MSW/MHC

LMSW/LMHC within 1 year

Tools

Case management databases

Job description

Lantern Community Services seeks an Assistant Program Director for Hunterfly Trace in Brooklyn, NY. This exempt, full-time role provides clinical supervision, program leadership, and daily oversight to ensure quality service delivery at a supportive housing site.

You will work with the Program Director to develop staff aptitude, manage operations, and advance quality improvement initiatives while aligning with DOHMH funder contracts and trauma-informed practices.