Job Description

Role:

Director, Project Based Housing SPA 2

Reports to:

Senior Director, SPA1-2

Program:

1603- Housing Retention

Department:

Permanent Housing

Location:

The Argent - 7639 Van Nuys Blvd Van Nuys CA 91405

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm

Status:

Full-time/Exempt/Management

Benefits:

Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, 403(b) Retirement plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), etc.

Openings:

1

Summary:

Under the direction of the Senior Director, Project Based Housing, the Director, Project Based Housing will provide administrative and clinical care and oversight to Project Based Housing programs located throughout Los Angeles County. This includes managing Assistant Directors and Program Managers and working in collaboration with the Director of Housing Administration on relationships with Housing Authorities and other funders. The Director of Project Based Housing will also provide direct oversight regarding program operations, reporting, outcomes, intakes, and referrals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide oversight to the supportive service teams connected to housing programs to engage and provide stabilization and retention of services to Clients living in Project Based Housing. Interface with Housing Developers, Landlords, and Property Management companies to collaborate on housing placement, retention, and program operations improvements. Work in collaboration with Assistant Directors, Program Managers, and other Project Based team members to remove barriers to Clients' access to permanent housing as well as long-term Client housing retention. Provide clinical and administrative supervision to Assistant Directors and Program Managers. Provide clinical care directly to Clients living in Project Based Housing and role model Client assessment and treatment best practices for Project Based housing staff. Lead and facilitate team meetings and case conferences of Project Based Housing management and program staff. Engage in Project Based program assessment to identify process gaps and create responding trainings or program improvements to ensure continued innovations and enhancements in client care and staff support/retention. Directly engage in clinical Client crisis evaluation on an individual basis and respond by directly providing clinical care and crisis intervention and/or triage with staff and guide responding to medical and mental health crises, including writing LPS 5150 applications. Work collaboratively with each Project Based management team and case managers to build appropriate intervention plans and provide Client clinical care as well as case management referrals and resource connections. Oversee and conduct ongoing file review and client file management for quality assurance and audit preparation. Conduct ongoing trainings with staff on file documents and contract outcomes/ goals. Generate HMIS and CHAMP reports, locate errors, and provide follow-up reports to staff for corrective plan(s) of action. Assist with program and fiscal audits. Act as the Liaison with all Housing Authorities, DHS, DMH, and Brilliant Corners leadership. Assist with gathering necessary documentation for the RFP process when funding opportunities identified. Provide oversight regarding hiring and ensure Diverse and Equitable hiring practices to appropriately reflect the diversity of the population served. Ensure OSHA reports on completed on a monthly basis. Special projects and other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications:

Master's degree in the mental health field (Social Work, MFT, or Psychology). Active clinical License and good standing with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences for over 2 years, preferred. Extensive experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness and co-occurring disorders. Able to work in a high-tolerance Harm Reduction model with Members who have multiple barriers.

Preferred Qualifications:

At least 4 years of management/supervisory experience, preferred.

Work Environment:

Field (may need to travel) and indoor 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

EXPECTED BEHAVIORS OF ALL STAFF

1. Act as a role model

2. Demonstrate a sense of responsibility

3. Continuously learn and improve

4. Acknowledge your own areas of improvement

5. Hear and provide honest, specific and direct feedback

6. Create an environment where everyone is welcomed valued and respected

7. Collaborate



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 based?on 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