Clinical Coordinator, Woodhull

Breaking Ground; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Breaking Ground in New York City seeks a Clinical Coordinator, Woodhull, to supervise Case Managers and ensure high-quality, trauma-informed care using Housing First and Harm Reduction approaches. This role reports to the Assistant Program Director, Connect to Care, and operates during regular business hours with on-call coverage for emergencies.

The position requires NYS LMSW licensure, at least 3 years of relevant experience, and strong collaboration with diverse stakeholders to coordinate

Qualifications

• NYS Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with related populations; supervisory and administrative experience preferred.
• Thorough clinical understanding of Housing First, Harm Reduction, CPI, Motivational Interviewing, and trauma-informed care.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of Case Managers.
• Provide regular, structured supervision meetings for direct reports.
• Promote strategies for case management following Housing First, Harm Reduction, CPI, Motivational Interviewing, and trauma-informed care.
• Develop and implement individual service plans; ensure documentation of client contact and progress.
• Interview and assess potential clients.
• Provide clinical direction and leadership to the program and troubleshoot issues.
• Promote housing placement as a success metric and ensure clients are ready.
• Oversee development and implementation of service plans with timely documentation.
• Assess and evaluate client functioning.
• Supervise and conduct case conferences.
• Coordinate delivery of care with multiple service providers, especially outreach teams.
• Work collaboratively with outreach teams to support transitional housing and prevent homelessness.

Skills

Supervision

Crisis Intervention

Motivational Interviewing

Housing First

Harm Reduction

Trauma-Informed Care

Staff Leadership

Communication

Education

LMSW License

MSW Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Access Database

Job description

Posted Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 4:00 AM

ABOUT 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 Assistant Program Director, Connect to Care, theClinical Coordinator, Woodhull, supervises Case Managers and ensures the utilization of Harm Reduction and Housing First strategies and other best-practice clinical interventions to ensure the highest quality care for clients. The Clinical Coordinator works primarily during business hours, Monday-Friday, with off hours availability in case of emergency or for special projects/initiatives.

This position requires completion of the ‘Master Agreement Health Clearance’ and attestation of compliance with New York State Department of Health requirements for hospital staff, with required documentation submitted prior to start date.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise a team of Case Managers
• Provide regular, structured supervision meetings for direct reports
• Promote effective strategies for case management following Housing First, Harm Reduction, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), Motivational Interviewing and trauma-informed care models of practice
• Develop and implement individual service plans; ensure documentation of client contact and progress is comprehensive and timely
• Interview and assess potential clients
• Provide clinical direction and leadership to the program, help troubleshoot, problem solve, and strategize solutions around client engagement and challenging behaviors
• Promote a staff and resident culture that emphasizes housing placement as a measurement of success; ensure that clients are ready for housing placement
• Oversee development and implementation of individual service plans; ensure documentation of client contact and progress is comprehensive and timely
• Assess and evaluate client functioning
• Supervise and conduct case conferences
• Coordinate delivery of care with multiple service providers, particularly outreach teams.
• Work collaboratively with outreach teams to ensure individuals succeed in transitional housing and avoid return to homelessness.
• Provide support and guidance to front line staff in managing difficult situations and successfully de-escalating conflict
• Perform other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• NYS Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) required
• Minimum 3 years of experience with related populations; previous supervisory and administrative experience preferred
• Thorough clinical understanding of relevant service delivery concepts and structures including Housing First, client centered motivational interviewing, Harm Reduction models, behavioral and medical health systems, and the ability to access and negotiate the full range of services for recipients
• Experience with crisis intervention, including, risk assessments and incident management
• Ability to work successfully with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated success in working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities
• Ability to delegate and motivate staff to achieve deliverables
• Ability to communicate (verbally and written) with diverse populations and stakeholders
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Teams; familiarity with Access-based databases and the ability to learn new programs are required