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 Apply Now + Queens Drop Center, 100-32 Atlantic Ave, Jamaica, New York, United States of America