Program Manager, Permanent Supportive Housing - Santa Monica

The People Concern•Santa Monica, CA

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About The Position

The People Concern is partnered with the Department of Health Services (DHS) and their Housing for Health (HFH) Program to provide housing and Intensive Case Management Services (ICMS) to persons experiencing homelessness. The Scattered Site Housing Program houses individuals throughout Los Angeles County in subsidized housing units. Participants are linked to an ICMS case manager who provides intensive field-based case management and clinical services while employing a trauma-informed care and harm reduction approach to a diverse group of clients with complex trauma facing medical, mental health and substance use barriers. Participants remain in the program for as long as they require subsidized housing. For many individuals this may mean their entire lifetime. The Program Manager is responsible for the daily oversite of the ICMS Team. This includes assistance with client crisis management, coordination of services and clinical supervision to case management team. The Program Manager serves as the primary liaison between DHS and the ICMS team, ensuring funder standards are met.

Requirements

MSW, MFT, LPC or PsyD who is registered with CA BBS (supervision hours are available for this position) preferred
Minimum of two years' full-time experience working with the homeless, preferably those living with mental illness and/or substance addictions
Able to provide direct supervision and management of assigned staff
Detail oriented with excellent time management, organizational, written, verbal, interpersonal, and computer skills
Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and team building skills
Able to work in a high tolerance Harm Reduction model with clients who have multiple barriers
Able to learn quickly and work effectively with a wide range of constituencies and minimal supervision
Self-starter with the ability to stay ahead of the curve and thrive in a fast-paced work environment
Current, valid California Driver's with an acceptable driving record
Able to be on-call 24/7 with support from direct clinical supervisor and Housing Department Director

Nice To Haves

LCSW or LMFT, or close to licensure
Two years' supervisory experience
Knowledge and experience in chemical dependency and substance abuse treatment
Minimum 30 WPM typing speed

Responsibilities

Provides clinical and administrative supervision to Bachelor level Case Managers and Masters level Clinical Case Managers.
Facilitates weekly team meetings and case consultation utilizing a trauma-informed care lens and harm reduction approach.
Collaborates with The Housing Department team, DHS and community partners to develop creative interventions focused on improving the safety and well-being of our most marginalized clients.
Assists with client crisis management which includes assessment for voluntary and involuntary psychiatric hospitalizations.
Be available to respond to emergency calls and situations on a 24-hour basis with support from direct clinical supervisor and Housing Department Director.
Ensure all documentation, charting and data collection is complete, timely and accurate through on-going audits of electronic data bases and chart reviews.
In coordination with the Director, provide budgetary oversight of program administration and ensure program revenue and expenses are within the adopted annual budget.
Responsible for hiring and staffing ICMS team and ensuring staff are adequately trained and abide by all policies and procedures.
Ensure case managers are linking clients to appropriate services and utilizing a "Whatever It Takes" approach. Case Managers will provide assistance with locating and securing housing, connection to community resources, government and state benefits, medical, mental health and substance use services.
Assist in the screening, assessment, and enrollment of clients, including orientation to program policies, resources and goals
Provide support and containment to team in the event of client death and/or traumatic incident. Coordinate or provide debriefing when appropriate.