Summary:Streetwork Project is an innovative outreach-counseling program for homeless youth in Manhattan, which utilizes a harm reduction approach. Services include counseling, HIV prevention case management, peer education and outreach, drop-in center, support groups, needle exchange, acupuncture, mental health services, legal and medical care. The Supervising Program Coordinator will work with the Streetwork supervisors, in providing direct supervision of Youth Service Aides.Responsibilities:Learn and integrate a trauma-informed, client-centered approach, using an anti-oppressive lens, into your work with clients; Engagement of adolescents into program structure (harm reduction philosophy, rules, mutual respect)Milieu counseling; Mediation for internal conflictsProvide oversight in the facilitation of clients’ access to daily living needs (food, clothes, hygiene supplies, space to rest)Coordinate the connection of clients to Housing Navigators, Coordinator of Housing and Coordinator of benefits and resources; provide accompaniment as necessary and requested by clientsOversee the planning and organization of special events and drop-in group activitiesAssist Supervising Social Worker and the Assistant Director, in facilitating intakes/assessments and resolution of emergency situationsProvide direct supervision to drop-in based staff (Youth Service Aides)Collaborate with the program leadership on program needs and servicesParticipate in weekly case conferencing meetings and clinical group processMaintain routine administrative responsibilities to include the preparation of correspondence, maintaining files, mail, email, and telephone.Participation in staff trainings, staff meetings, and staff group process workshopsParticipate in weekly supervisionSupervisory Reports: 5 Youth Service AidesTotal staff: 5 Interacts with: All Streetwork StaffRequired skills:Experience with LGBTQ, homeless and street-involved youth populations required;Experience with supervising or managing staff, and/or providing program leadership;Excellent organizational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills;Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with direct service to similar populations, or a minimum of 3-5 years relevant experience working with homeless youth required, or at least 2 years of experience working at Streetwork;1-2 years’ experience supervising or managing staff.Other:Knowledge of homeless youth services and resources preferredSpanish-speaking skills are preferredIf hired, I agree to abide by all of Safe Horizon’s rules and regulations, and understand that, if employed, my employment may be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, at the option of either the company or me. I further understand that no representation, whether oral or written by any representative or agent of the organization, at any time, constitutes a contract of employment. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.Please follow this link to view complete EEO Law and complaint filing information:https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migratedfiles/employers/eeocselfprintposter.pdf

Minimum Salary: 28.57 Maximum Salary: 32.14 Salary Unit: Yearly