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Eliot Community Human Services · 21 hours ago

Team Leader - Homeless Services

Springfield

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$65K/yr - $75K/yr

2+ years exp

Eliot Community Human Services is a mission-driven organization focused on resilience, empowerment, and lasting change. They are seeking a dedicated Team Lead for their Homeless Services Division to support their PATH Team in providing outreach, case management, and mental health treatment for individuals experiencing homelessness. The role involves supervising staff, providing clinical services, and maintaining relationships with community resources.

CommunitiesFacilities Support ServicesHealth CareMental HealthNon Profit

Responsibilities

Perform outreach and engagement activities to identify homeless individuals with mental health and co-occurring substance use needs that are living in public places, drop in centers, meal sites and shelters

Provide overall clinical supervision, guidance and oversight of service delivery of the team supporting developing interventions and supervision of team members

Provide direct supervision to all staff both in the office and in the field. Teach and model clinical interventions, strength based strategies and ensure services are culturally competent

Provide clinical services such as crisis intervention and counseling, as well as concrete services such as providing warm clothing, blankets, and food to reduce risk of harm on the streets

Maintain a thorough, current knowledge of local public and private resources including housing, residential programs, and other community organizations. Maintain positive working relationships with representatives of these organizations

Provide consultation and training on topics related to mental health and co-occurring disorders for shelter staff, community service providers and other community linkages as needed

Qualification

LCSWLICSWLMHCSupervisory experienceConsumer recovery knowledgeHomeless services systemsDual diagnosisClinical guidanceCommunity relationshipsLeadership skills

Required

Requires a clinical license: LCSW, LICSW, or LMHC

At least two years of experience in the field, one of which must be supervisory

Demonstrated knowledge of consumer recovery, homelessness, homeless services systems, pathways to housing, dual diagnosis and evidence based practices

Must possess good leadership skills and the ability to provide clinical guidance and support to employees

Experience supporting relationships with persons with severe and persistent mental illnesses and respecting their preferences for treatment

Must have a valid Massachusetts drivers license to provide flexible community based services