Clinical Supervisor, CAMBA Gardens II

Who We Are: CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City, where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports they need to thrive. We take a comprehensive approach by offering more than 180integrated programs in:
Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. We reach more than 72,000individuals and families each year at our 100locations, including 10,000 youth. CAMBA serves a diverse cross section of New Yorkers from new mothers in Brownsville to job seekers in the Rockaways. More than half of our clients are immigrants and refugees from around the globe.

Over 85% of our families live in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today.

Program Description

CAMBA GARDENS Phase II is a 293 unit supportive/affordable housing development located in the East Flatbush section of Brooklyn. CAMBA Housing Ventures (CHV), the housing development subsidiary of CAMBA, developed these units. 182 of these units are set aside for formerly homeless individuals and families. 108 units are for Population A individuals, chronically homeless single adults who suffer from Serious and Persistent Mental Illness or who have a co-occurring Mental Illness and Chemical Addiction (MICA).

15 units are for Population H individuals, chronically homeless single adults who have a substance abuse disorder that is the barrier to independent living and who also have a disabling clinical condition. 24 units are for Population II chronically homeless families, in which the head of household suffers from a substance abuse disorder, a disabling medical condition or HIV/AIDS. CAMBA provides on-site case management and supportive services in addition to 24/7 security.

Position:
Clinical Supervisor

Reports To:
Program Manager

Location:
560 Winthrop Street, Brooklyn, New York 11203

What The Clinical Supervisor Does:

The person filling this position is expected, under general direction, to ensure the smooth day-to-day running and supervision of social services staff and services in accordance with program goals, targets, and performance outcomes and all CAMBA and program policies, procedures, and protocols; including the following:

• Maintain professional relationships with clients and compliance with HIPPA regulations
• Practice Universal Precautions/Standard Protocol & Procedures
• Comply with any and all Federal, State, City and CAMBA security and privacy polices intended to protect the security and privacy of individually identifiable health information.
• Communicate effectively with clients, direct reporting staff, peers, supervisors, and funders.
• Plan and organize program activities to maximize program contract’s goals and performance targets.
• Motivate, coach and counsel direct reporting staff to excel.
• Complete client psychiatric assessments, as necessary.
• Ensure that all direct reporting staff completes all necessary case management documentations including assessments and service plans, and referrals to providers as required.
• Ensure that all client charting documentation are up-to-date and reflect services provided such as service plans, re-certifications and psychiatric assessments.
• Assist with the development of program content to address residents needs related to housing, substance abuse treatment, mental health and employment.
• Provide assistance, interventions and follow-up in regards to critical incidents with clients.
• Encourage teamwork among direct reporting staff as well as among peers.
• Troubleshoot client and direct reporting staff program problems and make decisions in accordance with program policies,…