Social Work Supervisor/Assistant Director - Supportive Housing Sea Rise I
About The Position
The Assistant Program Director/Site Social Worker works at Sea Rise Supported Housing, a 72-unit permanent supported housing program in Coney Island, Brooklyn. The program serves adults with serious and persistent mental illness, young adults exiting shelter, and consumers from the New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). The role responds to residents experiencing mental health concerns or personal crises, including suicidal thoughts, emotional trauma, serious mental illness, anxiety, and housing crises. The position models hospitality and a positive culture while working as part of a team. In collaboration with the Program Director, the Assistant Program Director/Site Social Worker helps oversee staff, program outcomes, and operational protocols. The position is full-time, 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and includes an emergency on-call rotation with the Program Director.
Requirements
- A master's degree is required.
- Experience working with individuals with mental illness and substance abuse.
- Strong communication and organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to build relationships with residents while maintaining boundaries.
- Sensitivity to cultural differences and ability to work effectively with diverse clients and internal and external partners.
- Ability to maintain client and staff confidentiality.
- Comfort providing services in the BCS office and tenants’ apartments.
- Computer literacy, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Gmail.
- Previous work experience in a social service agency or nonprofit organization.
- Interest in working with underserved populations.
- Familiarity with electronic data records systems.
Nice To Haves
- MSW, MHC, LMSW, or LMHC.
- Experience working with homeless adults and at-risk populations.
- Bilingual Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Conduct routine behavioral risk assessments and develop safety plans.
- Guide clients in addressing housing-related issues.
- Recommend appropriate person-centered intervention strategies.
- Provide routine follow-up with clients.
- Coach residents in establishing and maintaining safe, independent lifestyles.
- Share information about residents’ progress, needs, and problems with other staff.
- Provide crisis management support as needed.
- Facilitate individual sessions and groups.
- Support staff with crisis debriefings and clinical decision-making.
- Assist with onboarding and training new hires.
- Facilitate clinical team meetings.
- Manage a caseload of high-risk clients.
- Make referrals and establish linkages for clients.
- Provide comprehensive clinical services, including assessments, safety planning, and crisis intervention.
- Develop and implement Wellness Self-Management Services Plans.
- Advocate for and serve as a liaison for people in crisis.
- Complete documentation promptly in the Apricot database.
- Participate in an emergency on-call rotation with the Program Director.
- Follow up on hospital admissions and discharges.
- Attend staff meetings and trainings as required by the Program Director.
- Perform other tasks as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
