job Program Director

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Program Director will be under the supervision of the Clinical Services Director and provide supervision, coordination and management of the MCHOME Housed Program.  The Program Director works to coordinate the program with Monterey County Behavioral Health and works cooperatively with the County Psychiatrist and County and Interim Coordinators and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.  The MCHOME Housing Program will be responsible for providing services for individuals with a psychiatric disability who are residing in either, permanent or transitional housing. The MCHOME Housing Program staff will be responsible for arranging and/or assisting for client’s with their medical and mental health needs, housing retention and benefit needs. The Program Director must be familiar with the model of providing intensive integrated services involving treatment, resources, referrals and to helping them to maintain the housing in the community.

WHO WE ARE

Looking to make a difference? Our mission at Interim is to provide services and affordable housing to supporting members of our community with mental illness by building productive and satisfying lives in a world in which people with mental illness are able to live, work, learn and participate fully in the community. Join our team and instill hope in the community.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive Compensation
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible positions
• Clinical licenses and training reimbursement for eligible positions
• Loan repayment for eligible positions
• Generous health, vision, dental, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and life insurance coverage for full-time employees
• Monthly payment in lieu of insurance coverage for eligible positions
• 403b Retirement Plan with Interim matching contribution
• Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals. You can earn up to 24 days of vacation in your first year.
• Professional development and learning opportunities.
• BBS registered supervisors onsite for ongoing Clinical Supervision
• Annual employee recognition and staff appreciation events
• Employee referral bonus program
• Offers flexible work schedules
• A fulfilling career while providing a family-centered focus and work-life balance

HOW TO APPLY

To learn more about Interim and to apply for this position, please go to our website at http://www.interiminc.org/employment/

COMPENSATION

$91,603 - $148,512 annually. Exempt; not eligible for overtime. Compensation based on education and experience. 

REPORTS TO

 Clinical Services Director.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required: BA in related field and four years’ experience in mental health or substance abuse treatment.  Must have knowledge of principles of working with adults with severe mental illness and substance abuse disorder.  Two years of supervisory experience required. Skills/knowledge:  Excellent English oral and written communication skills, strong clinical skills, and ability to manage a culturally diverse team.  Demonstrated leadership and ability to network with other agencies.  Ability to manage program budget.  Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.  Ability to obtain, collect and track data required for various funding sources and to manage diverse grant and contract sources.    Knowledge of outcome measurements associated with homeless services for mentally ill persons.  Skills in management of electronic medical records and Homeless Management Information Systems.

Preferred: Master’s degree; Experience working with the homeless; Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) and knowledge of community resources strongly preferred.  Public speaking experience desirable.

 

Valid California driver's license; auto in safe operating condition; auto liability insurance; good driving record; criminal record clearance; proof of authorization to work in the United States as required by Immigration and Reform Act of 1986. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Recruitment, hiring, supervision, training, scheduling, evaluations and discipline of program staff.  Conduct weekly staff meetings.
2. Program planning and evaluation, including development of program procedures, materials, forms.  Implementation of a work plan to insure achievement of program objectives, including establishing, monitoring, and revision, as needed of program processes and procedures.
3. Liaison and coordination with County Behavioral Health, Adult System and other private and public social services including: local homeless organizations, mental health agencies and other Interim programs.
4. Collaborate with Interim Inc. Housing Department staff to ensure the completion of housing-related tasks, including scheduling inspections, ensure maintenance of housing locations, assisting with collection of rent, and coordinating move-ins and move-outs of residents.
5. Develop and maintain professional relationships with MidPen Housing, CHISPA, and other landlords and property management agencies, to address behavioral concerns and support clients to sustain housing.
6. Aid program staff in providing coaching and skill building for clients about budgeting, household chores, meal planning, and other activities of daily living.
7. Provide direct services for clients including outreach, client intake, assessment, treatment planning and crisis intervention.
8. Be on-call to provide back-up to program staff.
9. Management and monitoring of program budget.
10. Participate in agency committees, meetings, and activities contributing to the overall objectives and goals of the organization.
11. Conduct effective public relations activities as assigned including but not limited to networking, attending meetings, providing program presentations.
12. Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to: operate a motor vehicle; climb stairs; possess good communication skills; meet the requirements of the classification and have mobility, vision, hearing and dexterity levels appropriate to the duties to be performed. Capable of the following extended activities: walking, standing, sitting, climbing stairs. Capable of the following intermittent activities: stooping, kneeling, lifting 25 pounds or more and bending in the performance of infrequently performed office duties.

This job description is intended to have an accurate reflection of the qualifications and job duties, current management reserves the right to revise the job at any given time when circumstances change. This job description replaces all previous description for this position.

 

 

Interim, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Interim Inc. is guided by the precept that in no aspect of its programs, services or employment practices shall discrimination be permitted because of race, color, national origin, gender, age, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, medical condition, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, citizen status, veteran status, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristic protected by state or federal law.  To comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws ensuring equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability, reasonable accommodations are made for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability, unless hardship, direct threat to health or safety, or other job-related consideration exists.  Individuals who feel that they have been unlawfully discriminated against because of membership in one of the protected classes should contact the following:  Director of Human Resources, Interim, Inc., PO Box 3222, Monterey, CA   93942. (831) 649-4522.

What best describes this position?
Case Manager/Care Coordinator

Does this position require a specialized license?
Yes,

Bachelor's Degree

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