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About the Role

The Adult Development Specialist is a critical team member within Lantern's Integrated Services Program, providing person-centered, individualized support, education, and resources to adult residents. This role focuses on fostering long-term stability and self-sufficiency by empowering residents to overcome barriers and enhance life skills for success in housing, employment, education, and community engagement. The Specialist collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic support for residents working toward their goals.

Responsibilities

Work individually with a caseload of tenants on goals related to entitlements, financial stability, mental wellness, health self-management, community engagement, and/or employment and education.
Provide one-on-one support for tenants' time-sensitive needs and goals in collaboration with program staff.
Deliver person-centered services and coaching to support tenants in developing self-directed personal and professional goals.
Provide concrete assistance, referrals, resource access, and motivational support for securing public benefits, using digital resources, becoming work-ready, building professional skills, obtaining employment, and exploring educational opportunities.
Develop and facilitate workshop curricula and group coaching sessions on essential life skills, ADLs, mental health awareness, time management, financial literacy, communication, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and decision-making.
Engage in outreach to encourage tenant engagement, participation, and peer-to-peer learning.
Engage in community outreach to expand service referral options and secure site-based services from external partners.
Support tenant participation in community-based activities that promote belonging and empowerment.
Collaborate with local employers, workforce development agencies, and vocational partners to create job placement opportunities.
Advocate for adult residents' needs with local organizations, employers, and service providers.
Maintain accurate and timely records and reports of resident progress, services provided, and outcomes in Lantern's EHR and other reporting platforms.
Monitor resident progress against personal development goals, employment milestones, educational advancements, and overall well-being.
Collaborate with site interdisciplinary teams and participate in staff meetings, clinical meetings, and supervision.
Ensure resident goals are integrated into broader case plans, addressing barriers related to mental health, addiction, housing stability, or other challenges.
Participate in program evaluation and continuous improvement efforts by providing feedback on services and suggesting improvements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
At least 2 to 3 years of experience working in social services, adult education, career development, or supportive housing programs.
Experience working with individuals facing barriers such as former homelessness, mental health challenges, substance use, or poverty is required.
Familiarity with employment services, life skills training, adult education and learning programs, and community resources.
Experience facilitating workshops, one-on-one sessions, public speaking, and groups.
Ability to motivate and empower clients to develop life skills and achieve goals.
Ability to work and travel independently.
Ability to multitask and coordinate services across various programs.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including excellent writing and demonstrated organizational skills.
Ability to perform complex tasks with limited supervision.
Knowledge of accommodations for people with disabilities.
Experience with evidence-based practices such as Motivational Interviewing, Harm Reduction, and Trauma-Informed Care is preferred.

Skills

Person-centered support
Coaching
Goal setting
Resource navigation
Workshop facilitation
Group facilitation
Community outreach
Partnership development
Advocacy
Record keeping
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Program evaluation
Motivational Interviewing
Harm Reduction
Trauma-Informed Care

Location

Brooklyn/Manhattan

Work Type

Full-time
Onsite

Experience Level

2-3 years

Education Level

High school diploma or GED
Bachelor's degree preferred

About the Company

Lantern Community Services helps New Yorkers impacted by homelessness move from surviving to thriving by pairing safe, supportive housing with wraparound services that build lasting stability and independence.
Lantern was recognized as a Top 2025 Workplace by City & State New York.

Equal Opportunity

Lantern Community Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.
Lantern values the diversity of our clients, staff, Board of Directors, and partners.
By bringing diverse individuals and viewpoints together, we create more vibrant, healthy, and just communities.