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Breaking Ground Program Coordinator, Tenant 360, Living in Place in Jamaica, New York
Program Coordinator, Tenant 360, Living in Place
Queens Drop Center, 100-32 Atlantic Ave, Jamaica, New York, United States of America
Req #2758
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
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 Director , Tenant 360 , the Program Coordinator , Tenant 360, Living in Place provid es time-limited case management services focused on housing retention, resource development, and community integration intended to support older adults with aging safely in the community . The Program Coordinator provides information and referral services; benefits application and navigation assistance ; resource development support; and community integration programming.
The case management for Living in Place is typically 3– 6 months of engagement and on a referral basis.
Depending on program need, this position may carry a small caseload of more complex clients.
This position has a 35-hour work week. This is a fully in-person position that will divide time across the Breaking Ground building portfolio. The position may require occasional evening or weekend hours to support tenant events.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide consultation throughout Breaking Ground programs as it specifically relates to seniors by helping staff understand and the unique needs of aging individuals and provide training.
Encourage ongoing education and awareness among staff about aging-related issues, advancements in geriatric care and best practices
Conduct individual and group programming and service delivery workflows that support overall programmatic goals
Provide data for analysis to be used for internal reporting for continuous quality improvement, and external reporting for funders
Travel to buildings to support program delivery and event logistics , including evening and weekend hours when necessary
Perform other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
LMSW preferred; extensive experience working with the target population may be substituted for a master’s degree
Minimum 3 years of experience working with homeless, mentally ill, undocumented, and/or substance using populations
Housing-based case management experience strongly preferred
Strong clinical and assessment skills preferred
Preferred training in CPR and First Aid, Opioid Overdose Prevention, crisis intervention, de-escalation
Familiarity with Critical Time Intervention principles preferred
Proficiency in motivational interviewing techniques preferred
Creativity, strong problem-solving ability
Ability to communicate (verbally and written) with diverse populations
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Teams; proficiency with property management and case management software
Ability to travel throughout the 5 boroughs via public transportation or vehicle
Valid NY or NJ driver’s license with a good driving record, as defined by Breaking Ground is preferred
Bilingual preferred
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled
Other details
Pay Type Hourly
Min Hiring Rate $30.22
Max Hiring Rate $30.22
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- Queens Drop Center, 100-32 Atlantic Ave, Jamaica, New York, United States of America