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Breaking Ground Assistant Director, Tenant and Aging Services in Brooklyn, New York
Assistant Director, Tenant and Aging Services
The Domenech, 1505 St Marks Ave, Brooklyn, New York, United States of America
Req #2165
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Tenant and Aging Services provides milieu-based services to tenants across our permanent housing portfolio focused on building community. Through recreational activities, opportunities for psychosocial skills building, as well as time-limited, goal-directed case management services for those aging in place, the Tenant and Aging Services team supports tenants in maintaining housing and improving their overall health and well-being.
Reporting to the Senior Director of Tenant and Aging Services, the Assistant Program Director, Tenant, and Aging Services provides supervisory and programmatic oversight for Aging Services Case Managers and Tenant Services Coordinators within the Breaking Ground portfolio comprised of permanent, supportive, and affordable housing located across New York City serving a growing portfolio of 15 buildings and over 3,400 tenants. The Assistant Director manages the Tenant Services team who provides socialization, recreation, and supportive programming within Breaking Ground’s buildings to support housing retention and community development to all building tenants. The Assistant Director manages the Aging Services team who provides solutions-focused case management services intended to support older adults with aging safely in the community, and provides information and referral services; benefits application and navigation assistance; housing retention services; resource development support; and community integration programming. The case management for Aging Services is typically a 3–6 month engagement and on a referral basis. The Assist Director ensures the Aging Services team coordinates thoughtful, unique programming across an array of subject matters specifically developed with the needs and interests of the senior population in mind. The Assistant Director may also supervise a small caseload of social work interns and, depending on program needs, may carry a small caseload of more complex participants.
The Assistant Director supports the Senior Director to partner with Breaking Ground’s Property Management and External Affairs teams as well as build and maintain relationships with external agencies and organizations that provide an array of informational and educational classes and events specifically intended to serve our aging tenants.
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:
Assist in the development, implementation, and administration of a wide range of programs and activities for residents across Breaking Ground’s building portfolio with goal of 800+ sessions per year (at least 1-2 events per building per week)
Collaborate with Breaking Ground’s Property Management department and building-based social service providers to identify building-specific characteristics and challenges to address unmet needs and enhance existing popular programming
Assist in maintaining program operations, resolve problems encountered as needed, determine appropriate solutions, and promote teamwork
Supervise Aging Services Case Managers and Tenant Services Coordinators
Support the expansion of aging and tenant services to new Breaking Ground buildings, including supervising additional front-line and/or manager positions as well as expansion of service levels in existing Breaking Ground buildings
Develop and oversee individual and group programming and service delivery workflows that support overall programmatic goals
Manage caseload assignments and conduct case reviews with staff
In partnership with the Senior Director, liaise with External Affairs department to help develop, plan, and coordinate external volunteer opportunities across the portfolio
Assist with standardization of data collection, data analysis, internal reporting for continuous quality improvement, and external reporting for funders is conducted in a timely manner
Travel to buildings to support program delivery and event logistics, including evening and weekend hours when necessary
Perform other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High School diploma or equivalent required; Master’s degree in related field preferred (e.g., Social Work, Public Health)
Minimum 3-5 years of experience working with older adults and/or populations who have experienced homelessness
Case management experience is strongly preferred
Previous supervisory experience and strong clinical and assessment skills
Proficiency in solutions-focused interventions and motivational interviewing techniques preferred
Superb collaborative skills, ability to work successfully with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
Creativity, strong problem-solving skills
Demonstrated success in working in a fast-paced environment
Ability to communicate (verbally and written) with diverse populations and stakeholders
Ability to travel to locations throughout New York City
Valid NY or NJ driver’s license with a good driving record, as defined by Breaking Ground, is preferred
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Teams
Bilingual preferred
Compensation: $70,00 0.00 - $75,000.0 0 / Per Annum
As part of our continued efforts to maintain a safe workplace for employees and clients, and in compliance with the City of New York COVID-19 Safety Requirement Mandate, Breaking Ground strongly recommends all employees, interns, volunteers, and subcontractors to receive an FDA authorized and/or approved COVID-19 vaccination and provide a one-time verification of immunization as a condition of employment.
Other details
Pay Type Salary
Min Hiring Rate $70,000.00
Max Hiring Rate $75,000.00
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- The Domenech, 1505 St Marks Ave, Brooklyn, New York, United States of America