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The Bridge · 1 day ago

Assistant Program Director (SOS) - Community Support Program

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

The Bridge is a recognized leader in providing supportive housing and behavioral health services to vulnerable New Yorkers. The Assistant Program Director will oversee the Safe Options Support team, implementing comprehensive care for street homeless individuals and enhancing their transition from the streets to stable housing.

Health CareMental HealthOutpatient CareRehabilitationResidential

Responsibilities

Provide clinical and operational leadership to the SOS team in collaboration with the Program Director

Conduct persistent and assertive outreach using strength-based approaches, starting at transit "hot spots" or during hospital admissions

Collaborate with street outreach teams, local police, hospitals, MTA, Department of Homeless Services, and family/caregivers to identify individuals in need

Assess health and social needs through conversational and observational assessments and formalized risk tools

Coordinate with the SOR Hub to secure housing, assist with applications, interviews, and moving in

Participate in hospital discharge planning to connect participants with community resources

Offer short-term therapeutic counseling pre- and post-housing placement

Collect and report data, collaborating with analysts to inform future care strategies

Address clinical issues impacting housing retention, working with housing providers and participants

Establish relationships with community providers to ensure seamless transitions and access to services

Navigate appointments, provide travel training, and address barriers to accessing care

Facilitate crisis interventions, referrals, and hospitalizations as needed

Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments, reviewing documentation and collateral information

Monitor participant progress towards care plan goals and record outcomes

Attend team meetings, supervisory sessions, and fulfill assigned duties as required

Qualification

Licensed Master's degreeCounseling methodsCrisis management techniquesHealth Information TechnologyHomeless resourcesManagement skillsSpanish-speaking

Required

Licensed Master's degree in social work, mental health counseling, nursing, or psychology

Knowledge of counseling principles and methods for mental illness and substance use disorders

Knowledge of treatment, rehabilitation, and community support programs as they relate to recipients/residents, families, and staff

Knowledge of techniques for identifying, assessing, and preventing potentially violent behavior, including crisis management and de-escalation techniques

Ability to develop, evaluate, implement, and modify treatment interventions to meet the needs of individual recipients

Ability to prepare accurate and timely reports

Computer proficiency in Health Information Technology and Microsoft applications such as MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint