The Bridge
Assistant Director of Residential Services (I/DD Group Homes)
The Bridge offers supportive housing and behavioral health services to vulnerable New Yorkers facing behavioral health and substance use challenges. We provide individuals with the tools they need to pursue their dreams and live meaningful lives, and envision a world where adults experiencing serious mental illness can thrive within their communities. As a recognized leader with 70 years of experience, The Bridge helps New Yorkers with mental illness, including those affected by homelessness, incarceration, and institutionalization.
Scope of Position Bridge Rockaway, located at 203 Newport St, Brooklyn, is a multifunctional residential complex comprising 173 apartments: 87 units for disabled or frail elderly individuals and 86 affordable units for local families via the NYC lottery system. Supportive housing services include 24/7 front‑desk coverage, case management, vocational support, and community resources.
Essential Position Functions
Supervise staff, coordinate with the Program Director, and oversee service delivery.
Ensure program readiness for audits and assist in collecting data for monitoring.
Provide 24‑hour crisis intervention, attend meetings, and work flexible hours.
Assist the Program Director with personnel management and administrative duties.
Assess building maintenance needs and collaborate with Property Management.
Attend mandatory staff meetings, supervision, and trainings.
Qualifications
Master’s in a mental‑health discipline or related field, or Bachelor’s Degree with related experience.
Proficient in mental health, crisis intervention, trauma management, CPR, First Aid, AED, and Naloxone.
Strong time‑management, stress resilience, flexibility, teamwork, openness to feedback, creative problem‑solving, excellent interpersonal communication, and organizational skills.
Experience with AWARDS software is a plus.
Spanish speaking is a plus.
Hours:
35 hours per week, Monday – Friday.
The Bridge Inc. is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer.
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Scope of Position Bridge Rockaway, located at 203 Newport St, Brooklyn, is a multifunctional residential complex comprising 173 apartments: 87 units for disabled or frail elderly individuals and 86 affordable units for local families via the NYC lottery system. Supportive housing services include 24/7 front‑desk coverage, case management, vocational support, and community resources.
Essential Position Functions
Supervise staff, coordinate with the Program Director, and oversee service delivery.
Ensure program readiness for audits and assist in collecting data for monitoring.
Provide 24‑hour crisis intervention, attend meetings, and work flexible hours.
Assist the Program Director with personnel management and administrative duties.
Assess building maintenance needs and collaborate with Property Management.
Attend mandatory staff meetings, supervision, and trainings.
Qualifications
Master’s in a mental‑health discipline or related field, or Bachelor’s Degree with related experience.
Proficient in mental health, crisis intervention, trauma management, CPR, First Aid, AED, and Naloxone.
Strong time‑management, stress resilience, flexibility, teamwork, openness to feedback, creative problem‑solving, excellent interpersonal communication, and organizational skills.
Experience with AWARDS software is a plus.
Spanish speaking is a plus.
Hours:
35 hours per week, Monday – Friday.
The Bridge Inc. is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer.
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