Housing Programs Leader – Scatter Site & Clinical Oversight

Breaking Ground; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Breaking Ground in Bronx, NY is seeking an Assistant Director, Programs, Scatter Site to support clinical operations, supervise Coordinators, and oversee leasing and maintenance of scattered apartments using Housing First and Harm Reduction approaches.

You will partner with landlords, community leaders, outreach staff, and external agencies, ensuring timely documentation, strong case management, and effective service planning.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work with LMSW license (must obtain LMSW within six months)
• LCSW preferred
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience
• Experience in 24/7 programs and with homeless populations
• Strong communication with diverse stakeholders
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with Access-based databases

Responsibilities

• Supervises Clinical Coordinators and supports effective management of Case Managers
• Provide regular, structured supervision meetings for direct reports
• Promote effective strategies for case management and placement of clients into permanent housing following Housing First, Harm Reduction, CPI, Motivational Interviewing and trauma-informed care models of practice
• Oversee development and implementation of individual service plans; ensure documentation of client contact and progress is comprehensive and timely
• Supervise and conduct case conferences
• Coordinate delivery of care with multiple service providers
• Provide support and guidance to front line staff in managing difficult situations and successfully de-escalating conflict
• Provide guidance for incident management, crisis interventions, risk assessments, and ensure all documentation is submitted to appropriate oversight entities in a timely manner
• Promote a staff and resident culture that emphasizes housing placement as a measurement of success; ensure that tenants successfully retain their housing placement
• With direction from the Director, respond and engage with external partners, government representatives, community stakeholders, hospital personnel, and other agencies to ensure responsive and effective service planning and program operations
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Team leadership

Crisis intervention

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

LMSW license

LCSW preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Access-based databases

Job description

Breaking Ground in Bronx, NY is seeking an Assistant Director, Programs, Scatter Site to support clinical operations, supervise Coordinators, and oversee leasing and maintenance of scattered apartments using Housing First and Harm Reduction approaches.

You will partner with landlords, community leaders, outreach staff, and external agencies, ensuring timely documentation, strong case management, and effective service planning.