Supportive Housing Supervisor

Qualifications

Must have a Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) or related field and be experienced working with a diverse population including an understanding of the trauma of homelessness compounded with mental health issues. Candidate must possess a strong working knowledge of resource and benefit programs. Excellent organizational, communication, and supervisory skills and the ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Work environment requires the ability to work with staff from other organizations.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise Bachelor level Supportive Housing Specialist including monitoring productivity, quality of services and professional development
• Assess needs of target population and develop responsive services taking into consideration diverse factors including: physical and mental health, diversity of culture, ethnicity, gender and lifestyle
• Provide direct case management services to tenants in caseload; supervisor will carry high-risk cases and/or more challenging cases in the building
• Develop safety plans for residents and work with the team to deescalate clients and collaboratively manage crisis as they arise
• Develop community linkages and refer residents to appropriate community providers to address their needs
• Advocate with social service agencies to ensure entitlements are secured and maintained
• Work collaboratively with fellow staff, and mental health collaterals as deemed beneficial
• Ensure all tenants in the assigned building(s) receive the most appropriate services
• Participate in tenant selection committee as requested
• Use and facilitate staff’s use of the agency’s documentation database (AWARDs)
• Ensure compliance to contractual and regulatory obligation and standards
• Able to work closely, in partnership and maintain exceptional relationships and communication with Hudson Guild and Clinton Housing programs/employees
• Prepare and submit various reports as requested
• Participate in case conferences, team meetings, staff training and community meetings
• Perform other related tasks as assigned

Pay

As a full time employee at Hudson Guild, you will be eligible for:

• 24 Vacation Days
• 1 Floating Holiday
• 12 Sick Days
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 403b Plan