Social Service Supervisor, LINK
Social Services Supervisor, Connect to Care, LINK
Reporting to the Assistant Program Director, Connect to Care the Social Services Supervisor, Connect to Care, LINK supervises a team of Case Managers who utilize Harm Reduction and Housing First approaches when responding to clients and facilitate connections to an array of services that can help them overcome their housing instability and address healthcare and other needs.
This position has a 35-hour work week. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervise Case Managers including scheduling, supervision of client cases, providing guidance and clinical direction, and ensuring timely and effective response to homeless conditions
Serve as a liaison with community partners and in close collaboration, follow up on homeless conditions, and community concerns
Develop strong collaborative relationships with external partners and service providers, NYPD, EMS, and other stakeholders
Oversee and participate in Code Blue/Red Alerts
Ensure documentation and reporting is accurately reported on time
Develop strong working relationships with clients and Breaking Ground coworkers, specifically colleagues in the Street to Home and Safe Haven programs
Attend onsite meetings with community partners
Perform other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High School diploma or equivalent required; Master’s degree in related field preferred (e.g., Social Work, Public Health)
Experience with the street homeless population strongly preferred
Understanding of harm reduction required
Housing-based case management experience strongly preferred
Supervisory experience preferred
Ability to positively engage with clients who have significant mental health issues, current substance use, and often medical illness and cognitive impairment
Superb collaborative skills; Ability to work successfully with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
Ability to communicate (verbally and written) with diverse populations and stakeholders
Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. Familiarity with Access-based databases and the ability to learn new programs are preferred
Bilingual Spanish/English is preferred
Valid NY, NJ, CT, or PA driver’s license with a good driving record, as defined by Breaking Ground is preferred