Our staff members enjoy the benefits of working with a supportive team of supervisors and peers; of receiving in-depth training and ongoing opportunities for professional development; and of being part of an organization that truly recognizes, celebrates, and promotes personal and cultural strengths.

We are looking for a Clinical Supervisor to oversee the day to day operations of our Bronx based mental health supported housing program. Responsibilities include:

Program Services
Program development, outreach and referrals
Maintaining required occupancy and levels of service and quality assurance
Conducting screening interviews, completing written assessments of applicants for the program and assigning clients to staff
Participating in case conferences with community mental health providers, mental health clinics, ACT programs, etc.
Complying with requirements of the OMH Supported Housing Guidelines and with all Comunilife policies and procedures;
Communicating with OMH, HRA and other relevant state, city and borough-based agencies, programs and services
Maintaining a small caseload if necessary
Ensuring program quality by monitoring client emergency room visits and hospital admissions, and reporting and investigating incidents
Conducting site visits and emergency home visits
Supervising, training and coordinating all housing case management activities such as connecting clients to appropriate apartments; helping clients move; ensuring clients receive support during move; educating clients about community safety and independent living skills; providing support, advocacy and referral services; encouraging clients to participate in community activities; developing service plans with appropriate goals; ensuring that detailed progress notes are written to document client progress and significant life events; encouraging clients to seek mental health and medical services as needed;
Planning and scheduling client workshops, activities and special client events;
Leading client socialization or educational groups (diabetes group, movie groups, etc.)
Ensuring the accuracy of rent payments to be made by clients, their family members/roommates and Comunilife
Developing positive relationships with landlords to ensure client success and to secure available and affordable apartments for our clients;
Advocating for clients with landlords/managers and working with clients and case managers to prevent eviction;
Monitoring office expenses

Program Records and Documentation
Reviewing case records to ensure they are accurate, thorough and in compliance with agency and OMH requirements
Overseeing determination and distribution of rent subsidies, contingency funds and start up kits and furniture
Overseeing maintenance of accurate client income and rent records
Reviewing current and old leases, clients’ and agency’s rent payment histories and landlords’ rent ledgers

Staff Supervision
Orientation, staff development and training, supervision, and performance evaluation

Master of Social Work degree with current New York state license
Minimum of three (3) years of postgraduate experience in the mental health field
Prior supervisory experience