The People Concern
Program Manager, Project Based Housing,The Laurel
The People Concern, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Program Manager, Project Based Housing,The Laurel
Job Title:
Program Manager – Project-based HousingReports To:
Assistant Director, Project Based HousingStatus:
Exempt (Salary), Full-Time, ManagementBenefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement Planning (403b), Employee Assistant Program (EAP), etc.SUMMARYThe 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 Project-based Housing Program houses individuals transitioning from homelessness in subsidized housing units that are attached to supportive services. Project-based Housing clients are linked to ICMS case managers who provide home-based and field-based interventions clinical services while employing trauma-informed care and harm reduction approaches. Clients in our programs are a diverse group with complex trauma experiences complicated by medical, mental health and substance use barriers. Clients remain in the program for as long as they require subsidized housing. For manyindividuals this may mean their entire lifetime.The Program Manager is responsible for daily oversite of the ICMS Teams based in the Project-based Housing sites.This includes assistance with client crisis management, coordination of services, and clinical supervision to casemanagement team. The Program Manager serves as the primary liaison between the agency’s DHS HFH programstaff and the ICMS team, ensuring funder standards are met. They also support collaborative working relationshipswith site-based partners including property managers, housing developers, and local community resources.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES1. Provide clinical and administrative supervision to Bachelors-level Case Managers and Masters-level ClinicalCase Managers.2. Facilitate weekly team meetings and case consultation utilizing a trauma-informed care lens and harmreduction approach.3. Collaborate with other Housing Department teams, DHS supports, and community partners to developcreative interventions focused on improving the safety and well-being of our most marginalized clients.4. Assist with client crisis management which includes assessment for voluntary and involuntary psychiatrichospitalizations.5. Be available to respond to emergency calls and situations on a 24-hour basis with support from directclinical supervisor and Housing Department Directors.6. Ensure all documentation, charting, and data collection for program clients is complete, timely, andaccurate through on-going audits of electronic data bases and chart reviews.7. In coordination with the Project-based Housing Director, provide budgetary oversight of programadministration and ensure program revenue and expenses are within the annual budget.8. Hire and manage staffing of ICMS team and ensuring staff are adequately trained and abide by all agencyand department policies and procedures.9. Assist in the screening, assessment, and enrollment of clients, including orientation to program policies,resources, and goals.10. Ensure case management staff are linking clients to appropriate services and utilizing a “Whatever It Takes”approach. Case Managers will provide assistance with locating and securing housing, connection tocommunity resources, government and state benefits, medical, mental health and substance use services.11. Provide support and containment to team in the event of client death and/or traumatic incident.Coordinate or provide debriefing when appropriate.QUALIFICATIONS1. MSW, MFT, LPCC or PsyD who is registered with CA BBS (supervision hours are available for this position).2. Licensed preferred, but must be license eligible.3. Minimum of two years’ full-time experience working with the homeless, preferably those living with mentalillness and/or substance addictions.4. Able to provide direct supervision and management of assigned staff.5. Detail oriented with excellent time management, organizational, written, verbal, interpersonal, andcomputer skills.6. Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and team building skills.7. Able to work in a high tolerance Harm Reduction model with clients who have multiple barriers.8. Able to learn quickly and work effectively with a wide range of constituencies and minimal supervision.9. Self-starter with the ability to stay ahead of the curve and thrive in a fast-paced work environment.10. Current, valid Driver’s with an acceptable driving record.11. Able to be on-call 24/7 with support from direct clinical supervisor and Housing Department Director.Preferred Qualifications1. LCSW or LMFT, or close to licensure.2. Two years’ supervisory experience.3. Knowledge and experience in chemical dependency and substance abuse treatment.4. Strong computer literacy and minimum 30 WPM typing speed.WORK ENVIRONMENT1. Field (may need to travel) and indoor office environment.2. On occasion walk or drive to different local sites.3. Regularly required to sit, stand, bend and occasionally lift or carry up to 35 pounds.4. Will necessitate working in busy and loud environments.5. Will be exposed to elements like cold, heat, dust, noise and odor.6. 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 timesBe proactive, creative, and flexible in determining, evaluating, researching, and resolving issuesOrganize and prioritize multiple activities to meet all external and internal deadlinesMaintain a professional demeanor that reflects positively on the agencyDemonstrate respect and courtesy toward othersAble to thrive in a work environment emphasizing teamwork and collaborationAbility to prioritize different tasks with minimal supervisionPerform other duties as assignedEqual Opportunity EmployerThe 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 ConcernThe 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.Medical InsuranceVision InsuranceRetirement Planning (403b) & MatchingPaid HolidaysPaid Vacation DaysPaid Sick DaysEmployee Assistance Plans (EAP)TELUS HealthFlexible Spending Account (FSA)Basic Life / Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)Voluntary Short- and Long-Term DisabilityVoluntary Pet InsuranceDiscounts on Hotels, Theme Parks, Concerts, Movies, Restaurants & MoreThe People Concern University & Certificates
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Job Title:
Program Manager – Project-based HousingReports To:
Assistant Director, Project Based HousingStatus:
Exempt (Salary), Full-Time, ManagementBenefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement Planning (403b), Employee Assistant Program (EAP), etc.SUMMARYThe 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 Project-based Housing Program houses individuals transitioning from homelessness in subsidized housing units that are attached to supportive services. Project-based Housing clients are linked to ICMS case managers who provide home-based and field-based interventions clinical services while employing trauma-informed care and harm reduction approaches. Clients in our programs are a diverse group with complex trauma experiences complicated by medical, mental health and substance use barriers. Clients remain in the program for as long as they require subsidized housing. For manyindividuals this may mean their entire lifetime.The Program Manager is responsible for daily oversite of the ICMS Teams based in the Project-based Housing sites.This includes assistance with client crisis management, coordination of services, and clinical supervision to casemanagement team. The Program Manager serves as the primary liaison between the agency’s DHS HFH programstaff and the ICMS team, ensuring funder standards are met. They also support collaborative working relationshipswith site-based partners including property managers, housing developers, and local community resources.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES1. Provide clinical and administrative supervision to Bachelors-level Case Managers and Masters-level ClinicalCase Managers.2. Facilitate weekly team meetings and case consultation utilizing a trauma-informed care lens and harmreduction approach.3. Collaborate with other Housing Department teams, DHS supports, and community partners to developcreative interventions focused on improving the safety and well-being of our most marginalized clients.4. Assist with client crisis management which includes assessment for voluntary and involuntary psychiatrichospitalizations.5. Be available to respond to emergency calls and situations on a 24-hour basis with support from directclinical supervisor and Housing Department Directors.6. Ensure all documentation, charting, and data collection for program clients is complete, timely, andaccurate through on-going audits of electronic data bases and chart reviews.7. In coordination with the Project-based Housing Director, provide budgetary oversight of programadministration and ensure program revenue and expenses are within the annual budget.8. Hire and manage staffing of ICMS team and ensuring staff are adequately trained and abide by all agencyand department policies and procedures.9. Assist in the screening, assessment, and enrollment of clients, including orientation to program policies,resources, and goals.10. Ensure case management staff are linking clients to appropriate services and utilizing a “Whatever It Takes”approach. Case Managers will provide assistance with locating and securing housing, connection tocommunity resources, government and state benefits, medical, mental health and substance use services.11. Provide support and containment to team in the event of client death and/or traumatic incident.Coordinate or provide debriefing when appropriate.QUALIFICATIONS1. MSW, MFT, LPCC or PsyD who is registered with CA BBS (supervision hours are available for this position).2. Licensed preferred, but must be license eligible.3. Minimum of two years’ full-time experience working with the homeless, preferably those living with mentalillness and/or substance addictions.4. Able to provide direct supervision and management of assigned staff.5. Detail oriented with excellent time management, organizational, written, verbal, interpersonal, andcomputer skills.6. Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and team building skills.7. Able to work in a high tolerance Harm Reduction model with clients who have multiple barriers.8. Able to learn quickly and work effectively with a wide range of constituencies and minimal supervision.9. Self-starter with the ability to stay ahead of the curve and thrive in a fast-paced work environment.10. Current, valid Driver’s with an acceptable driving record.11. Able to be on-call 24/7 with support from direct clinical supervisor and Housing Department Director.Preferred Qualifications1. LCSW or LMFT, or close to licensure.2. Two years’ supervisory experience.3. Knowledge and experience in chemical dependency and substance abuse treatment.4. Strong computer literacy and minimum 30 WPM typing speed.WORK ENVIRONMENT1. Field (may need to travel) and indoor office environment.2. On occasion walk or drive to different local sites.3. Regularly required to sit, stand, bend and occasionally lift or carry up to 35 pounds.4. Will necessitate working in busy and loud environments.5. Will be exposed to elements like cold, heat, dust, noise and odor.6. 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 timesBe proactive, creative, and flexible in determining, evaluating, researching, and resolving issuesOrganize and prioritize multiple activities to meet all external and internal deadlinesMaintain a professional demeanor that reflects positively on the agencyDemonstrate respect and courtesy toward othersAble to thrive in a work environment emphasizing teamwork and collaborationAbility to prioritize different tasks with minimal supervisionPerform other duties as assignedEqual Opportunity EmployerThe 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 ConcernThe 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.Medical InsuranceVision InsuranceRetirement Planning (403b) & MatchingPaid HolidaysPaid Vacation DaysPaid Sick DaysEmployee Assistance Plans (EAP)TELUS HealthFlexible Spending Account (FSA)Basic Life / Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)Voluntary Short- and Long-Term DisabilityVoluntary Pet InsuranceDiscounts on Hotels, Theme Parks, Concerts, Movies, Restaurants & MoreThe People Concern University & Certificates
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