54 jobs found in Los Angeles

The Housing Stabilizer is responsible for the development and implementation of a housing stabilization plan for formerly homeless individuals who are newly housed. The housing stabilization plan will focus on increasing housing sustainability through a “whatever it takes” approach - non-traditional case management that encourages flexibility and creativity in your work, as well as collaboration with outside resources and partners to limit/remove barriers impeding participants’ access to housing, transportation, income, health, mental health, housing stability, and overall well-being. Housing stabilization support will occur via phone, email, mail, and/or in person. Responsible for building and maintaining relationships with landlords/management firms/property owners, as well as with partner agencies and resource providers in the Coordinated Entry System. Stabilizers are also responsible for learning and staying up to date on the best practices in homeless services (e.g. Housing...

The Housing Navigator is responsible for providing direct assistance and support to participants experiencing a housing crisis and homelessness through clinical engagement and intensive case management services. These services include, but are not limited to, the following: crisis intervention; developing and promoting housing readiness; accessing opportunities for housing assistance and rental subsidy programs (e.g. Section 8, EHAP); and securing permanent housing placement. The position is also responsible for the development and implementation of a housing plan and participant budget for each program participant. This position requires extensive coordination within multiple internal LAFH Programs (e.g. collaboration with the Engagement, Interim Housing, Housing Location, and Housing Stabilization teams), and external systems that include developing relationships with the Housing Authority, DCFS, DMH, community partners and resources, landlords, and property owners and managers...

The Housing Navigator is responsible for providing direct assistance and support to participants experiencing a housing crisis and homelessness through clinical engagement and intensive case management services. These services include, but are not limited to, the following: crisis intervention; developing and promoting housing readiness; accessing opportunities for housing assistance and rental subsidy programs (e.g. Section 8, EHAP); and securing permanent housing placement. The position is also responsible for the development and implementation of a housing plan and participant budget for each program participant. This position requires extensive coordination within multiple internal LAFH Programs (e.g. collaboration with the Engagement, Interim Housing, Housing Location, and Housing Stabilization teams), and external systems that include developing relationships with the Housing Authority, DCFS, DMH, community partners and resources, landlords, and property owners and managers...

This role is responsible for handling administrative responsibilities for LAFH’s Programs teams. Program Assistant duties and responsibilities involve providing administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the office, including but not limited to: preparing reports; supporting managers and employees through a variety of tasks related to organization and communication; and being responsible for confidential and time sensitive material. This role should be familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures, and have an ability to effectively communicate via phone and email, ensuring that all duties are completed accurately and delivered with high quality and in a timely manner. This position requires a high level of technological proficiency, organizational efficiency, and a willingness to be a member of a team. Multi-tasking while maintaining complex schedules and managing administrative support, is essential in this position. The Program Assistant...

The Mental Health Specialist is responsible for working within the Street-based Engagement Team (SBET) to assess and provide needed mental health referrals, provide crisis intervention, maintain thorough and accurate records in both written form and through the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS), and collaborate closely with various programs connected to the Department of Mental Health (DMH). Responsible for providing field-based mental health assessments, service referrals, and follow-up referral/service tracking to homeless single adults living on the streets of Service Planning Area (SPA) 2.   SPECIFIC DUTIES Provide mobile, field-based outreach and clinical case management to homeless single adults living on the streets of SPA 2 Provide supportive psycho-therapy techniques to increase engagement of participants and/or increase awareness surrounding mental health symptoms Work within the goals of CES to reduce street homelessness by linking program...

Job Summary The Housing Locator works as a team member with several social service professional and paraprofessional staff ensuring the delivery of quality care in accordance to the rules and regulations established for contracted agencies as well as adhering to the mission of St. Joseph Center.  ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Key Areas of Responsibility: Provide field-based housing location services to homeless individuals/families who are enrolled in our ICMS, HFSS and Rapid Re-Housing programs Work with each program’s Case Managers and their clients to identify affordable housing, develop strong relationships with landlords and rental properties, be a strong advocate for our clients in the rental process, assist clients with rental applications, and mentor clients on good tenant and neighbor practices Essential Duties: Identifies appropriate housing for homeless individuals/families and maintains a listing of available housing, landlords in the...

Job Summary Under the supervision of the Vice President of Development & Communications, the Director of Development is the role responsible for strategically engaging, cultivating and fostering relationships with stakeholders, to drive fund and resource development for the organization.  This role plays a significant role in identifying and cultivating donors, as well as engaging with the local community to garner support for the organization.  The role oversees three staff: Donor Relations Manager, Volunteer Services Manager, and Donor Relations & Database Administrator.  It also shares oversight of the Event & Communications Manager with the VP, Development & Communications. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES The Director of Development’s key areas of responsibility include:  Key Areas of Responsibility: Development strategy Prospect and current contributor identification & cultivation Special event oversight Community &...

Job Summary The Regional Data Coordinator serves as a team member with several social service professional and paraprofessional staff ensuring the delivery of quality care for contracted agencies as well as adhering to the mission of St. Joseph Center. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES The Regional Data Coordinator key areas of responsibility include:  Key Areas of Responsibility: Serve as the primary data evaluator and needs identifier for their Service Planning Area (SPA).  In collaboration with other data analysts in their SPA will aggregate and track regional performance. Work alongside the CES Regional Coordinator to identify opportunities for performance improvement and the resources necessary to help attain that. Work directly with the Home For Good team to help develop tools and identify system enhancements that will further support improvements in data collection, report generation, and overall data access and implementation. Essential...

Job Summary The Peer Specialist works as a part-time team member with social service professionals and paraprofessional staff ensuring the delivery of quality care in accordance to the rules and regulations established for contracted agencies as well as adhering to the mission of St. Joseph Center.  ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES The Peer Specialist’s key areas of responsibility include:  Key Areas of Responsibility: Assist and support program participants in maintaining cooperative and effective relationships with case managers and landlords Assist and support program participants in adapting to living in homes in new neighborhoods or prospective neighborhoods    Essential Duties: Provide extra support and assistance to clients with accessing resources in the community Participate in staff meetings, training, conferences, program evaluation and program development Perform wellness checks on existing clients and on all new referrals...

Job Summary The Case Manager serves as a team member with several social service professional and paraprofessional staff ensuring the delivery of quality as well as adhering to the mission of St. Joseph Center.  The Case Manager will provide case management to homeless families including service linkage and housing support. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES The Case Manager’s key areas of responsibility include:  In conjunction with the Program Manager and CES for Families case management staff, evaluate families for permanent housing.  Be responsible for a caseload of up to 30 families.  Establish a case management plan for each family. Provide referrals to any needed services including health, mental health, education, employment, vocational training.  Serve as an advocate or liaison to other organizations when needed. In conjunction with the housing specialist, assist families with the identification of appropriate housing and with lease up including...

Job Summary The Preschool Teacher will work as a member of the classroom team providing a full day program for a classroom of either toddlers or preschool age children.  Adhering to professional conduct at all times while carrying out the mission, vision, and values established by the Executive Director and Board of Directors. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Key Areas of Responsibility: Assist Lead Teacher in planning, implementing and supervising curriculum for children 18 months to 5 years old Assist with arrangements, décor, appearance and learning environment of the classroom under the direction of the lead teacher and/or site supervisor Essential Duties: Supervise children and share responsibility for promoting classroom dynamics Comply with all state licensing regulations, provide state mandated reporting as necessary to the program manager and/or appropriate authorities Support classroom management in accordance with the program philosophy...

Job Summary The Coordinated Entry System (CES) is the system in which individuals experiencing homelessness and organizations providing housing resources are linked in a systematic and efficient manner. As the lead agency for Westside Service Planning Area 5 (SPA 5), St. Joseph Center is entrusted to help coordinate the work of our valued partners in our mission to end homelessness in our region and beyond. The CES Regional Outreach Coordinator will help to facilitate inter-agency outreach to our most vulnerable on the streets in our region and link them to supportive services and housing navigation teams. Under the supervision of the Program Manager of CES, the CES Regional Outreach Coordinator is responsible for the following activities: ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES The CES Outreach Coordinator's key areas of responsibility include:  Essential Duties: Work closely with homeless service providers, physical and mental health agencies, Veteran service...

Job Summary The Problem Solving Specialist Case Manager for the Coordinated Entry System for Families (CES-SPA 5) works with team members to provide services to homeless families on the Westside of Los Angeles.  Problem solving is a short-term housing intervention that seeks to assist participants to maintain their current housing or identify an immediate and safe housing alternative within their own network of family, friends, and social support.  ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES The Case Manager’s key areas of responsibility include:  Act as the first point of contact for the family within the homeless family solutions system.  Screen all at-risk homeless families referred through LA County 211 and SPA 5 homeless providers utilizing a standard pre-screening triage tool.  Based on information gathered, the Problem Solving Specialist will implement the immediate crisis housing plan including diversion to family and friends, placement in a shelter or...

Job Summary The Problem Solving Specialist Case Manager for the Coordinated Entry System for Families (CES-SPA 5) works with team members to provide services to homeless families on the Westside of Los Angeles.  Problem solving is a short-term housing intervention that seeks to assist participants to maintain their current housing or identify an immediate and safe housing alternative within their own network of family, friends, and social support.  ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES The Case Manager’s key areas of responsibility include:  Act as the first point of contact for the family within the homeless family solutions system.  Screen all at-risk homeless families referred through LA County 211 and SPA 5 homeless providers utilizing a standard pre-screening triage tool.  Based on information gathered, the Problem Solving Specialist will implement the immediate crisis housing plan including diversion to family and friends, placement in a shelter or...

Job Summary The Front End Web Development Instructor serves as a team member with Codetalk staff ensuring the delivery of quality vocational training as well as adhering to the mission of St. Joseph Center.   If you are passionate about empowering people and wish to contribute in a meaningful way with your skill set and tech experience and you are willing to challenge yourself: Join a vibrant, dynamic and supportive team dedicated to changing the trajectories of low income, underemployed and underserved women through education in front end web development, and job placement in the technology sector. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Collaborate with the Codetalk team to support and deliver classroom instruction and project work. Help to maintain and enhance program curriculum, project work, student assignments, and program materials. Instruct class modules and provide support to students during instruction. Assist students during class and lab time in...

Job Summary The Director of Quality Assurance & Clinical Supervision serves as a leader providing oversight over overall agency compliance and staff, as well as intern clinical support and supervision.  The Director of Quality Assurance & Clinical Supervision ensures the delivery of quality care in accordance to the rules and regulations established by contracted agencies as well as adhering to the mission of St. Joseph Center. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES The Director of Quality Assurance & Clinical Supervision’s key areas of responsibility and duties include:  Oversees clinical compliance for the agency. Identifies staff training needs in the areas of compliance with HIPAA regulations. Oversees and participates in auditing process within the Mental Health programs. Helps develop policies, procedures, and systems to assist in the monitoring of program documents, assuring auditable client files. Helps develop quality improvement plan to...

Job Summary The food pantry assistant will work under the supervision of the food pantry program manager as a team member with several social service professional and paraprofessional staff performing duties and providing support to program staff and clients.  ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES The food pantry assistant’s key areas of responsibility and duties include:  Key Areas of Responsibility: Assist with the daily operation of the food pantry Assist with daily unloading, shelving, stocking and storing of food donations and deliveries Along with pantry staff maintain and manage food inventory and pantry storage space Assist and support pantry clients Maintain a positive, supportive and constructive attitude and disposition with clients, staff and volunteers at all times both during pantry service and after hours. Facilitate pickup of food donations and orders Staff and assist with operation of pantry reception desk Work with & support...

Job Summary The Mental Health Specialist works as a team member with several social service professional and paraprofessional staff ensuring the delivery of quality care in accordance to the rules and regulations established as well as adhering to the mission of St. Joseph Center.  ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES The Mental Health Specialist’s key areas of responsibility include:  Key Areas of Responsibility: Provide mental health support to individuals experiencing homelessness at the Homeless Service Center (HSC). Develop and maintain strong ties to the community, law enforcement, and other homeless service providers. Provide mental health assessment and interventions to the severe and persistently mentally ill. Essential Duties: Implement case management service plan goals, emphasizing coordinated strategies for addressing mental health/substance abuse issues, relapse prevention, medication management, and any other risk factors that could...

Job Summary The Program Manager serves as a team leader providing administrative and clinical supervision to program staff as well as overseeing day-to-day operations of the program.  The Program Manager ensures the delivery of quality care in accordance to the rules and regulations established as well as adhering to the mission of St. Joseph Center. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES The Program Manager’s key areas of responsibility include:  Key Areas of Responsibility: Provide clinical and administrative supervision to all program/department staff Oversee service delivery, consulting regularly with the Director regarding quality control issues to maintain the highest standard of services Along with the Director, manage program activities assure timely completion of progress notes and all forms related to the program(s) May provide assessment, crisis intervention, mental health and case management services to a small caseload of consumers Collect...

Job Summary The Mental Health Specialist II works as a team member with several social service professional and paraprofessional staff ensuring the delivery of quality care in accordance to the rules and regulations established as well as adhering to the mission of St. Joseph Center.  ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES The Mental Health Specialist II’s key areas of responsibility include:  Key Areas of Responsibility: Utilize a harm reduction and housing first model when working with clients to have a “No wrong door” approach to services Provide mental health support to individuals Provide mental health assessment and interventions to the severe and persistently mentally ill Develop and maintain strong ties to the community, law enforcement, and other service providers Provide weekly supervision to case managers and interns Oversee the timely submission of required (DMH) Department of Mental Health documentation and outcomes for supervisees Assist...