Assistant Program Director - Euclid Glenmore
Company: Lantern Community Services Inc
Location: New York City
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Classification: Exempt Reports
To: Program Director Location: Euclid-Glenmore, Brooklyn, NY
Position Type: This is a full-time position with a regular daytime
schedule that includes shared on-call responsibilities with the
Program Director to manage crises and urgent program needs outside
of normal business hours. Who We Are Lantern Community Services is
a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing supportive housing
and comprehensive social services to individuals and families
transitioning out of homelessness. We work to build healthy, stable
communities by offering trauma-informed care, housing stability
support, and programs that empower residents to thrive. Lantern is
committed to fostering a culture rooted in diversity, equity,
inclusion, belonging, and justice. Lantern has also been recognized
as one of the Top Places to Work in New York City , reflecting our
commitment to supporting staff growth, collaboration, and a
mission-driven workplace. Program Overview Euclid-Glenmore is one
of our latest supportive housing developments in East New York,
Brooklyn, providing permanent housing and on-site services for
single adults exiting homelessness. The program supports residents
living with mental illness, substance use disorders, chronic health
conditions, and other vulnerabilities. Position Summary The
Assistant Program Director (APD) provides clinical and
administrative leadership to ensure high-quality supportive housing
services and program operations. The APD directly supervises case
management staff and works closely with the Program Director to
strengthen staff capacity, promote housing stability, and maintain
compliance with agency and funder requirements. The ideal candidate
is passionate about trauma-informed supportive housing, harm
reduction principles, and fostering an inclusive team culture
grounded in equity and justice. Essential Functions: Provide
clinical supervision, coaching, and professional development
support to case management staff Ensure high-quality service
delivery through documentation review, chart audits, and outcomes
tracking Collaborate with the Program Director to lead clinical and
staff meetings, strengthen program operations, and support quality
improvement initiatives Guide treatment planning, safety planning,
crisis response, and trauma-informed, harm reduction-based
engagement practices Coordinate referrals and partnerships with
community providers, care coordination agencies, and housing
stability and property management teams Support resident engagement
through apartment visits, community activities, and group
programming that fosters wellness and inclusion Partner with
Compliance and QA/QI teams on funder reporting, incident review,
and internal audits Assist with hiring, onboarding, staff
performance management, and day-to-day program oversight as needed
Complete incident reports, required documentation, and other duties
as assigned to support program and agency goals Perform other
duties as assigned Required Qualifications: MSW or MHC from an
accredited institution (licensure required within one year of hire)
Minimum of five (5) years of social services experience, including
at least one (1) year of supervisory experience. Knowledge of
mental health, substance use, and supportive housing service
delivery Strong trauma-informed engagement and interpersonal
skills, with a commitment to harm reduction, recovery-oriented
practice Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in
program culture Excellent organizational, writing, and
communication skills Ability to manage competing priorities
independently and collaboratively Strong computer literacy,
including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and electronic
documentation/reporting systems. Preferred Qualifications:
LMSW/LMHC licensure preferred Supportive housing and property
management partnership experience Group facilitation experience
Budget oversight experience Motivational Interviewing or other
evidence-based training Bilingual skills preferred Work
Environment: This position operates within a supportive housing
setting serving individuals experiencing mental illness, substance
use, chronic health conditions, disability, HIV, and other
challenges. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this
job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, climb
stairs, stoop, and kneel. The employee must use hands for typing
and other tasks, and may occasionally lift and move up to 5 pounds.
Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision,
depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Note: Lantern
Community Services provides equal employment opportunities to all
employees and applicants for employment. Lantern Community Services
(Lantern) values the diversity of all our clients, staff, Board of
Directors, and partners. By bringing diverse individuals and
viewpoints together, we create more vibrant, healthy and just
communities. Lantern welcomes individuals of all backgrounds and
experiences regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, color,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age,
marital status, political belief, pregnancy, religion, immigration
status, veteran status, class, creed, mental or physical
disability, and any other characteristic protected by federal,
state, and local law.
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