Senior Program Director, Supportive Housing & Mental Health

Lantern Community Services, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Lantern Community Services in Brooklyn, NY seeks a Program Director for Clover Hall to lead service delivery, ensure housing stability, and supervise the clinical team. The role requires strong administrative skills, on-call availability, and ongoing program quality improvement.

The PD will manage staff, coordinate with partners, and drive compliance with funders’ standards while fostering diversity, equity, belonging, and inclusion, and maintaining a supportive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• MSW or MHC degree from an accredited school is required and license within 1 year.
• Minimum five years of supervisory experience in social services.
• Knowledge of HIV/AIDS, mental health, substance use, or chronically homeless populations.
• Experience with DOHMH, HASA, OMH, DHS contract managers and funders' regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical supervision and coaching to the staff.
• Review and approve documentation and ensure high standards of care.
• Develop and implement policies and reporting instruments.
• Collaborate with housing and service partners to support residents.

Skills

Strong writing

Communication

Organizational skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Education

MSW or MHC degree

License within 1 year

Tools

Databases

Job description

Lantern Community Services in Brooklyn, NY seeks a Program Director for Clover Hall to lead service delivery, ensure housing stability, and supervise the clinical team. The role requires strong administrative skills, on-call availability, and ongoing program quality improvement.

The PD will manage staff, coordinate with partners, and drive compliance with funders’ standards while fostering diversity, equity, belonging, and inclusion, and maintaining a supportive workplace culture.