Overnight Program Manager - Las Palmas

Overview

Role:

Program Manager
Reports to:

Director
Program:

1009-Other Interim Housing
Department:

Interim Housing
Location:

Las Palmas - 1738 N. Las Palmas Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90028
Schedule:

Overnight, Tuesday-Saturday, 6:00 pm - 2:30 am
Status:

Full-time/Exempt/Management
Benefits:

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

1

Summary

The Program Manager, Inside Safe - Dual Program will be responsible for administrative oversight, and supervision of case management and line staff for this Interim Housing Program for The People Concern. They will also provide strong day-to-day administrative and supervisory oversight and ensure successful performance-based outcomes. This position is responsible for maintaining the highest quality services and efficiency of programming, while fostering teamwork and integration among staff working in this program. Selected candidate will work (Tuesday-Saturday, 6:00 pm - 2:30 am) with the ability to flex their schedule to accommodate oversight of staff working swing and overnight weekdays and all weekend shifts.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Develop effective relationships with clients using a client-centered approach that includes motivational interviewing, harm reduction and trauma-informed care principles
Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide comprehensive, integrated care to individuals experiencing homelessness, mental illness and substance addiction
Provide guidance to staff ensuring that they are able to implement appropriate interventions to reduce barriers
Promote opportunities to support critical thinking among team members
Provide crisis intervention and triage services
Manage client grievances and ensure timely resolution of client complaints
Work with the Director to ensure that the physical site is well-maintained and safe
Provide oversight of the daily operations of shelter, including scheduling of staff and making sure that all shifts are appropriately covered
Work with management team to provide on-call coverage for emergencies
Develop expert knowledge of documentation required by the agency and the funders, and ensure compliance with documentation standards, including electronic databases and paper charts
Work within the CES system to ensure most vulnerable are being matched to best-fit housing options
Manage intake process and ensure that all open beds remain filled with appropriate referrals in a timely manner
Assist with preparing data for reports to funders, and track other data as directed
Responsible for and overseeing internal site auditing of client's charts
Effectively represent agency at funding partner or collaborative meetings
Provide individual and team supervision, support, and performance evaluations for all direct reports
Co-Facilitate staffing meetings
Ensure adherence to agency policies and procedures
Facilitate weekly case conferencing to create a supportive environment and ensure reduction of barriers that prevent an individual from developing an appropriate housing plan
Communicate effectively, and in a timely manner, with management, peers, collaborators, and funders
Coordinate and collaborate with other agency programs to provide greater support and assistance to clients in this program
Maintain client confidentiality at all times, while following agency, state, and HIPAA laws
Incorporate life skills programming and other milieu and enrichment services into the program design
Conduct analogue and digital audits of client files and Clarity Profiles
Manage site inventory
Develop and improve programming, identify and implement new systems when appropriate, manage budgets and participate in hiring of all staff
Train staff on programmatic expectations, including documentation, boundaries, and strength-based approaches to interventions
Maintain a current, thorough knowledge of community resources and utilize these to provide services to clients
Maintain a safe work environment and confidentiality at all times
Be proactive, creative, and flexible in determining, evaluating, researching, and resolving issues
Organize and prioritize multiple activities to meet all external and internal deadlines
Maintain professional demeanor that reflects positively on the agency
Demonstrate respect and courtesy toward others
Able to thrive in a work environment emphasizing teamwork and collaboration
Respond in a timely manner in all aspects of communication
Work with minimum supervision
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED or Equivalent
Minimum two (2) years of experience in a nonprofit setting at an agency that provides services to individuals that have a history of homelessness, mental illness, or are dually-diagnosed
At least two (2) years of leadership/management experience in an Interim Housing site preferred
Minimum of two (2) years' experience providing Case Management services to unhoused population required
Skilled in non-violent crisis intervention
Demonstrated knowledge of issues faced by population served
Detail oriented with excellent time management, organizational, written, verbal, interpersonal, presentation, teambuilding and computer skills
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and to work independently and creatively
Current, valid California Driver's License with an acceptable driving record
Ability to provide some evening and weekend hours to ensure continuity of care
On-call 24/7 is a requirement
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and database applications
Able to obtain and maintain CPR/First-Aid certification
Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology strongly preferred
Work Environment

Combination of field and 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

Act as a role model
Demonstrate a sense of responsibility
Continuously learn and improve
Acknowledge your own areas of improvement
Hear and provide honest, specific and direct feedback
Create an environment where everyone is welcomed, valued and respected
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
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