The People Concern
Assistant Director - HSSP, South LA/South Bay
The People Concern, Santa Monica, California, United States, 90403
Assistant Director - HSSP, South LA/South Bay
345 San Pedro St, Los Angeles, CA 90013, USA * Los Angeles, CA, USA * South Bay, CA, USA Req #11025
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Role: Assistant Director- HSSP, South LA/South Bay
Reports to: Director
Program: Housing Supportive Services Measure H
Department: Mental Health Department
Location: Wellness Center, 345 San Pedro, Los Angeles, 90013
Setting: Hybrid/Onsite
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Status: Full Time/ management/ exempt
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement Planning (403b), Employee Assistant Program (EAP), etc.
Number of Openings: 1
Summary
The Assistant Director, Housing Support Services Program (HSSP) in partnership with the Senior Director and Director, will oversee the HSSP for adults residing in both Scattered Site Housing & Project Based Housing. The HSSP is a specialized program that provides comprehensive and intensive field-based community mental health services designed to meet the unique needs of individuals in Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) who are formerly homeless and have a Severe Mental Illness (SMI) or Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED). The Assistant Director will monitor and support all administrative aspects of the HSSP, funder expectations, contract goals and outcomes to ensure compliance. The Assistant Director will also oversee and support the HSSP onboarding and training aspect of the program. The Assistant Director will provide administrative and clinical supervision if appropriate to staff, including Program Managers, Clinicians, and Clinical Interns. This position is responsible for maintaining the efficiency of operations while fostering teamwork among staff and across departments and programs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Senior Director and Director of the Housing Supportive Services Program, the Assistant Director is responsible for the following:
In collaboration with the Director, monitor all administrative aspects of agency's Department of
Mental Health (DMH) contracted HSSP and contract, including billing and contract maximization in compliance with contract goals and outcomes in a timely manner.
Attend meetings, respond to email correspondence, develop and maintain appropriate relationships on behalf of the Director and staff.
Represent agency interests at Department of Mental Health meetings, as well as other DMH HSSP county-wide meetings.
.Ensure productivity goals and outcomes are achieved, including a minimum of 65% of staff time being in direct service provision across program; including DMH documentation standards and guidelines.
Support the coordination of clinical services and activities with outside agencies, partners, and funders; including the coordination of referral processes.
Collaborate with Clinical Quality Assurance and Billing Department to ensure compliance of program requirements,
In partnership with the Director, provide individual and team supervision, support, and performance evaluations for all assigned staff.
Assist in recruitment, selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of direct service staff
Collaborate with Quality Assurance to ensure proper staff orientation, training and audit preparedness for all clinical and mental health contracts.
Complete required reporting to LA County Department of Mental Health as outlined by contract requirements.
Support psychiatry needs such as, data collection, client coordination, invoices, and reporting.
Support the HSSP Intern Program as needed.
Assist in crisis interventions as needed
Requirements and Qualifications:
Master's Degree in the field of Social Welfare or Marriage and Family Therapy, or doctorate in psychology or related field; Licensure preferred.
Minimum of four years of experience in the field of mental health and/or substance addictions.
Strong working knowledge of Medi-Cal documentation and requirements.
Outstanding clinical review skills
Strong training, project management, and team-building skills
Able to behave with sensitivity, tact, politeness and responsiveness with staff and clients
Detail-oriented with excellent time management, organizational, written, verbal, interpersonal, presentation, and computer skills
Knowledge of trauma-informed services, housing first and harm reduction methodologies.
Experience providing administrative and clinical supervision
Contract and quality assurance experience
Current valid CA Driver's License with good Driver record, personal vehicle, automotive insurance
Work Environment
Combination of field and office environment
Regularly required to sit, stand, bend; occasionally lift or carry up to 35 lbs.
On occasion walk or drive to different local sites
Will necessitate working in busy and loud environments
Will be exposed to elements like cold, heat, dust, noise and odor
May need to bend, stoop, twist, and sit throughout the day
RESPONSIBILITIES COMMON TO ALL AGENCY EMPLOYEES
Maintain a safe work environment and confidentiality at all times
Be proactive, creative, and flexible in determining, evaluating, researching, and resolving issues
Organize and prioritize multiple activities to meet all external and internal deadlines
Maintain a professional demeanor that reflects positively on the agency
Demonstrate respect and courtesy toward others
Able to thrive in a work environment emphasizing teamwork and collaboration
Ability to prioritize different tasks with minimal supervision
Perform other duties as assigned
Equal Opportunity Employer
The People Concern is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to non-discrimination in employment. We select the most qualified individual for the job basedon job-related qualifications regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, credit history, sexual orientation, arrest and court record, genetic information, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or other applicable laws.
About the People Concern
The People Concern empowers the most vulnerable among us to rebuild their lives. One of Los Angeles County's largest social services agencies, The People Concern was formed in 2016 in a merger of two trusted social service organizations based in Los Angeles County, OPCC and Lamp Community. Informed by more than fifty-eight years of work in the community, The People Concern is a leading provider of, and advocate for, evidence-based solutions to the multi-faceted challenges inherent in homelessness and domestic violence.
With compassion and profound respect for those we serve, we provide a fully integrated system of care - including outreach, interim housing, mental and medical health care, substance abuse services, domestic violence services, life skills & wellness programs, and permanent supportive housing - tailored to the unique needs of homeless individuals, survivors of domestic violence, challenged youth, and others who have nowhere else to turn.
The People Concern's model of integrated and comprehensive care empowers our participants to navigate the multi-faceted obstacles in their lives, become their best selves, and ultimately, connect with and contribute to their communities.
Benefits & Perks
Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Retirement Planning (403b) & Matching
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation Days
Paid Sick Days
Employee Assistance Plans (EAP)
TELUS Health
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Basic Life / Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
Voluntary Short- and Long-Term Disability
Voluntary Pet Insurance
Discounts on Hotels, Theme Parks, Concerts, Movies, Restaurants & More
The People Concern University & Certificates
Corporate Discounts
Other details
Pay Type Salary
Employment Indicator Not 100% in person by JD
Min Hiring Rate $75,000.00
Max Hiring Rate $80,000.00
Travel Required Yes
Required Education Bachelor's Degree
Job Start Date Monday, October 14, 2024
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345 San Pedro St, Los Angeles, CA 90013, USA * Los Angeles, CA, USA * South Bay, CA, USA Req #11025
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Role: Assistant Director- HSSP, South LA/South Bay
Reports to: Director
Program: Housing Supportive Services Measure H
Department: Mental Health Department
Location: Wellness Center, 345 San Pedro, Los Angeles, 90013
Setting: Hybrid/Onsite
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Status: Full Time/ management/ exempt
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement Planning (403b), Employee Assistant Program (EAP), etc.
Number of Openings: 1
Summary
The Assistant Director, Housing Support Services Program (HSSP) in partnership with the Senior Director and Director, will oversee the HSSP for adults residing in both Scattered Site Housing & Project Based Housing. The HSSP is a specialized program that provides comprehensive and intensive field-based community mental health services designed to meet the unique needs of individuals in Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) who are formerly homeless and have a Severe Mental Illness (SMI) or Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED). The Assistant Director will monitor and support all administrative aspects of the HSSP, funder expectations, contract goals and outcomes to ensure compliance. The Assistant Director will also oversee and support the HSSP onboarding and training aspect of the program. The Assistant Director will provide administrative and clinical supervision if appropriate to staff, including Program Managers, Clinicians, and Clinical Interns. This position is responsible for maintaining the efficiency of operations while fostering teamwork among staff and across departments and programs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Senior Director and Director of the Housing Supportive Services Program, the Assistant Director is responsible for the following:
In collaboration with the Director, monitor all administrative aspects of agency's Department of
Mental Health (DMH) contracted HSSP and contract, including billing and contract maximization in compliance with contract goals and outcomes in a timely manner.
Attend meetings, respond to email correspondence, develop and maintain appropriate relationships on behalf of the Director and staff.
Represent agency interests at Department of Mental Health meetings, as well as other DMH HSSP county-wide meetings.
.Ensure productivity goals and outcomes are achieved, including a minimum of 65% of staff time being in direct service provision across program; including DMH documentation standards and guidelines.
Support the coordination of clinical services and activities with outside agencies, partners, and funders; including the coordination of referral processes.
Collaborate with Clinical Quality Assurance and Billing Department to ensure compliance of program requirements,
In partnership with the Director, provide individual and team supervision, support, and performance evaluations for all assigned staff.
Assist in recruitment, selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of direct service staff
Collaborate with Quality Assurance to ensure proper staff orientation, training and audit preparedness for all clinical and mental health contracts.
Complete required reporting to LA County Department of Mental Health as outlined by contract requirements.
Support psychiatry needs such as, data collection, client coordination, invoices, and reporting.
Support the HSSP Intern Program as needed.
Assist in crisis interventions as needed
Requirements and Qualifications:
Master's Degree in the field of Social Welfare or Marriage and Family Therapy, or doctorate in psychology or related field; Licensure preferred.
Minimum of four years of experience in the field of mental health and/or substance addictions.
Strong working knowledge of Medi-Cal documentation and requirements.
Outstanding clinical review skills
Strong training, project management, and team-building skills
Able to behave with sensitivity, tact, politeness and responsiveness with staff and clients
Detail-oriented with excellent time management, organizational, written, verbal, interpersonal, presentation, and computer skills
Knowledge of trauma-informed services, housing first and harm reduction methodologies.
Experience providing administrative and clinical supervision
Contract and quality assurance experience
Current valid CA Driver's License with good Driver record, personal vehicle, automotive insurance
Work Environment
Combination of field and office environment
Regularly required to sit, stand, bend; occasionally lift or carry up to 35 lbs.
On occasion walk or drive to different local sites
Will necessitate working in busy and loud environments
Will be exposed to elements like cold, heat, dust, noise and odor
May need to bend, stoop, twist, and sit throughout the day
RESPONSIBILITIES COMMON TO ALL AGENCY EMPLOYEES
Maintain a safe work environment and confidentiality at all times
Be proactive, creative, and flexible in determining, evaluating, researching, and resolving issues
Organize and prioritize multiple activities to meet all external and internal deadlines
Maintain a professional demeanor that reflects positively on the agency
Demonstrate respect and courtesy toward others
Able to thrive in a work environment emphasizing teamwork and collaboration
Ability to prioritize different tasks with minimal supervision
Perform other duties as assigned
Equal Opportunity Employer
The People Concern is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to non-discrimination in employment. We select the most qualified individual for the job basedon job-related qualifications regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, credit history, sexual orientation, arrest and court record, genetic information, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or other applicable laws.
About the People Concern
The People Concern empowers the most vulnerable among us to rebuild their lives. One of Los Angeles County's largest social services agencies, The People Concern was formed in 2016 in a merger of two trusted social service organizations based in Los Angeles County, OPCC and Lamp Community. Informed by more than fifty-eight years of work in the community, The People Concern is a leading provider of, and advocate for, evidence-based solutions to the multi-faceted challenges inherent in homelessness and domestic violence.
With compassion and profound respect for those we serve, we provide a fully integrated system of care - including outreach, interim housing, mental and medical health care, substance abuse services, domestic violence services, life skills & wellness programs, and permanent supportive housing - tailored to the unique needs of homeless individuals, survivors of domestic violence, challenged youth, and others who have nowhere else to turn.
The People Concern's model of integrated and comprehensive care empowers our participants to navigate the multi-faceted obstacles in their lives, become their best selves, and ultimately, connect with and contribute to their communities.
Benefits & Perks
Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Retirement Planning (403b) & Matching
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation Days
Paid Sick Days
Employee Assistance Plans (EAP)
TELUS Health
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Basic Life / Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
Voluntary Short- and Long-Term Disability
Voluntary Pet Insurance
Discounts on Hotels, Theme Parks, Concerts, Movies, Restaurants & More
The People Concern University & Certificates
Corporate Discounts
Other details
Pay Type Salary
Employment Indicator Not 100% in person by JD
Min Hiring Rate $75,000.00
Max Hiring Rate $80,000.00
Travel Required Yes
Required Education Bachelor's Degree
Job Start Date Monday, October 14, 2024
Apply Now
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