The People Concern · 1 month ago
Program Manager, Permanent Supportive Housing - Santa Monica
The People Concern is one of Los Angeles County’s largest social services agencies, dedicated to providing integrated care for vulnerable populations. The Program Manager is responsible for overseeing the Intensive Case Management Services team, ensuring effective crisis management, service coordination, and compliance with funder standards.
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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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
Medical
Vision
Dental
Life Insurance
403(b) Retirement plan
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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
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The People Concern University & Certificates
Corporate Discounts
Company
The People Concern
The People Concern is a provider of advocate for evidence based solutions for inherent in homelessness and domestic violence.
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