Assistant Program Director - Trauma-Informed Housing Lead

Lantern Community Services Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The ideal candidate has an MSW or LMHC, one year of supervisory experience in social services, and a commitment to trauma-informed care,

Qualifications

• MSW or MHC from an accredited institution required; LMSW or LMHC required within one year.
• 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.
• Committed to a harm reduction model and to integrating values of diversity, equity, belonging, inclusion, and justice into program culture.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and work both independently and collaboratively.
• 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 ensure accountability.
• Provide supervision in the development of treatment plans, safety planning, and crisis response.
• Evaluate clients for suicidal/homicidal risk and respond to and de-escalate crises as needed.
• Prepare, review, and manage follow-up on incident reports and funder incident reporting.
• Support the Program Director in developing site-specific policies, tracking tools, and outcome accountability strategies.
• Co-facilitate staff meetings, clinical meetings, building management meetings, and community meetings.
• Develop and implement client-centered groups and programming that foster an inclusive, supportive community.
• Collaborate with Arete Property Management, Housing & Stability partners, Cross Buildings, Compliance, and QA/QI departments.
• Identify community resources and serve as a liaison with care coordination, health, mental health, substance use, and employment providers.
• Hire and train new staff; manage progressive disciplinary processes in collaboration with the Program Director and HR.
• Provide overall day-to-day program management in collaboration with, and in the absence of, the Program Director.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Trauma-informed engagement

Organizational skills

Case management databases

Communication skills

Education

MSW or MHC

LMSW or LMHC within 1 year

Tools

Case management databases

Job description

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

The ideal candidate has an MSW or LMHC, one year of supervisory experience in social services, and a commitment to trauma-informed care,