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Mental Health America of Los Angeles · 2 months ago

Temporary Program Coordinator for DHS Homeless Housing and Mental Health

Lancaster, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$30/hr - $31/hr

2+ years exp

Mental Health America of Los Angeles (MHALA) is a leading nonprofit agency in mental health services, advocating for individuals with mental health needs. They are seeking a Temporary Program Coordinator to oversee outreach and engagement for homeless individuals, provide training for staff, and ensure compliance with program standards.

Health CareHealth DiagnosticsMental HealthPersonal Development

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Actively participates and provides new and current staff training as it relates to their knowledge of the Housing for Health program and its statement of work

Coordinates outreach and engagement to homeless individuals by working with staff, Program Manager, Coordinated Entry System (CES), the LA County Department of Health Services (DHS), and Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA)

Provides support to staff as they outreach and provide services to homeless individuals. Services include but are not limited to case management, housing support, life skills training, work training, and employment placement, along with linkages to health, substance use disorder treatment, mental health services, and other community resources

Maintains, oversees, and monitors the collection of service coordination outcome data and maintains all records and documentation (progress notes) and reports needed for program compliance and accountability in accordance with MHALA standards and funding source requirements

Provides support to the Program Manager to ensure that staff are provided with the support and training needed to maintain data integrity

Participates in all staff meetings and retreats as assigned

Participates as an active member of the management team, involved in discussions relating to the team’s quality improvement plan and safety committee as needed or assigned

Provides intensive case management services to assigned members

Provides member support as assigned where needed and as positions become vacant

Collaborates with other MHALA teams or leadership staff as needed or assigned

Provides timely information and feedback to the program manager or site director with regard to emergent staff, team, or member issues

Knowledgeable or able to learn to navigate and understand reporting requirements of data entry systems such as CHAMP, HMIS/Clarity, and Care Logic

Qualification

Rehabilitation servicesHousing servicesData entry systemsCommunity resources knowledgeMicrosoft Office proficiencyTeam coordinationFlexible work schedulePositive interpersonal skills

Required

High School Diploma or GED + minimum 5 years of significant, hands-on experience in rehabilitation services or housing services for disabled and/or homeless persons

Bachelor's degree in a human service or related field + minimum 3 years of significant, hands-on experience in rehabilitation services or housing services for disabled and/or homeless persons

Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) or Counseling Psychology (MA/MS) + minimum 2 years of significant, hands-on experience in rehabilitation services or housing services for disabled and/or homeless persons

Demonstrated ability to provide coordination to a diverse team

Knowledge of local community resources

Proficient in computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Flexible work schedule to include some nights, weekends, and holidays

Ability to relate positively and enthusiastically to a wide variety of people

Driving with current class C driver's license, a vehicle for transportation, proof of valid automobile insurance, the ability to be insured by MHALA liability insurance are conditions of employment

TB clearance and re-testing every year are conditions of employment

Employment verification directly from three (3) past employers within the most recent 7-year period