The People Concern · 3 hours ago
Program Manager - ODR Project Based Housing, Southside
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expThe People Concern is a leading provider of social services in Los Angeles County, focused on assisting individuals experiencing homelessness. The Program Manager is responsible for overseeing the ODR team, coordinating with multiple stakeholders to ensure clients receive necessary services and support during their transition from jail to housing.
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Responsibilities
Provides administrative supervision to Bachelor Level Case Managers and Masters Level Clinical Case Managers
Facilitates weekly team meetings and case consultation utilizing a trauma-informed lens and harm reduction approach
Responsible for coordination of clients’ release from jail which includes ensuring that transportation is available, interim housing is arranged, substance use treatment is in process, Medi-Cal has been activated, and all medications have been ordered
Attends court hearings with clients and case management staff to advocate and ensure appropriate clinical recommendations are made on behalf of client
Oversees submission of weekly court progress notes which includes gathering information from multi-disciplinary team, reviewing for errors, and submitting final version by court deadline
Acts as primary liaison between client, case management team and various interim housing sites which may include emergency shelters, substance use treatment facilities, and board and care
Collaborates with the ODR psychiatrist, DHS multi-disciplinary team, probation officer, judge 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 psychiatric hospitalizations
Responds to emergency calls and situations on a 24-hour basis with support from ODR Clinical Supervisor and ODR Director
Ensure all documentation, charting and data collection is complete, timely and accurate through on-going audits of electronic data bases and chart reviews
Reviews case managers’ progress notes on a weekly basis to ensure funder and billing expectations are being met
Provides assistance with hiring and staffing ODR team and ensuring staff are adequately trained and abide by all policies and procedures
Ensure case managers are linking clients to appropriate services including FSP, other mental health resources, substance use resources, medical, vocational and benefits and entitlements
Participates in monthly calls and meetings with DHS and community partners
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
MSW, MFT, LPC or PsyD (supervision hours are available for this position) preferred, or 3 years of equivalent experience
Minimum of 2 years' of management experience, including administrative and clinical supervision of staff
Extensive experience working with the homeless population or individuals with severe and persistent mental illness
Able to work in a high tolerance Harm Reduction model with clients who have multiple barrier
Current, valid California Driver's with an acceptable driving record
Able to be on-call 24/7 with support from ODR Clinical Supervisor and ODR Program Director
Preferred
Knowledge of the criminal justice system plus
Benefits
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
Corporate Discounts: Discounts on Hotels, Theme Parks, Concerts, Movies, Restaurants & More
The People Concern University & Certificates
Company
The People Concern
The People Concern is a provider of advocate for evidence based solutions for inherent in homelessness and domestic violence.
501-1000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Kait Peters, MBA
Chief Operating Officer
Alisa Quintavalle
Human Resources Partner II
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