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Team Leader II, Downtown Brooklyn 

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Team Leader II needed for full-time, permanent position in Downtown Brooklyn.

housing resources, they help people get, and stay, on the path to a permanent home.

Reporting to the Assistant Director, Programs, Outreach the Team Leader II, Outreach works with street homeless individuals. The Team Leader II supervises a team of Housing Advocates who utilize Harm Reduction and Housing First approaches when conducting street outreach and engage with individuals to determine homelessness history, services needed, and appropriate placement options.

The Team Leader II is responsible for gaining a holistic understanding of the homeless population in their catchment areas and works in collaboration with the community and other partners to implement appropriate housing and service solutions. The Team Leader II manages their team response to community concerns, oversees Code Red/Blue alerts, and identifies new hotspots and encampments. The Team Leader II oversees all 9.58 assessments and removals for the shift.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Supervise Housing Advocates including creating schedules, having weekly supervision meetings, providing guidance and clinical direction, and ensuring timely and effective street outreach

  • Complete 9.58 certification and cover all 9.58 assessments and removals for the shift

  • Serve as a liaison with community partners and in close collaboration, follow up on homeless conditions, community concerns, including 311 calls and encampment engagement

  • Develop strong collaborative relationships with external partners and service providers, NYPD, EMS, and other stakeholders

  • Oversee and participate in Code Blue/Red Alerts

  • Ensure documentation and reporting is accurately reported on time

  • Attend onsite meetings with community partners

Annual Salary Range $60,000.00 - $62,000.00

 
Position Requirements
  • NYS Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) required

  • Previous clinical, supervisory and administrative experience preferred

  • Experience with crisis intervention, including, risk assessments and incident management

 

This position is currently accepting applications.

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