Manager, MDT (Substance Use Speciality)

Title: Manager, MDT (Substance Use Specialty)

Employment Status: Regular, Full Time

Department: Programs

Reports to: Associate Director, MDT

Reg. Hours Worked: 40 / Week, Exempt

Salary: 68,640/ yr

Benefits:

• 5 Paid Flex Days
• 13 Paid Holidays
• 12 Paid Vacation Days
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 403b Account Match

JOB SUMMARY:

The MDT Manager (Substance Use Specialty) conducts outreach and housing navigation activities with a focus on chronically homeless and highly vulnerable individuals. The MDT Manager is a member and leader of an MDT (Multidisciplinary Team) that will provide services to clients on the streets and in encampments as well as supervise a team. S/he/they will provide substance counseling services, within scope of practice, to clients in need of assistance. S/he will provide support to the interdisciplinary team. S/he/they will have a leadership role within the team and will provide oversight of the day-to-day program activities, supervise MDT team members, and train staff as appropriate

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE, but are not limited to the following:

• Conducts outreach activities as part of an interdisciplinary team to engage chronically homeless individuals toward pursuing permanent housing options.
• Receives, assesses, and triages referrals from CES team members and community partners.
• Conducts standardized screening and triages chronically homeless individuals along with the interdisciplinary team.
• Assists individuals with collecting documents necessary for applying for permanent supportive housing.
• Provides day-to-day oversight of program activities as well as day-to-day supervision of program staff.
• Attends case conferencing meetings to coordinate services with other providers.
• Connects individuals to supportive services as needed such as mental health, health, substance abuse, employment, etc.
• Documents services and completes data entry into HMIS database.
• Provides linkages to mainstream resources, such as DPSS or Social Security Disability.
• Provides transportation assistance to participants.
• Conducts follow-up activities to ensure completion of the crisis services and housing plan.
• Identifies appropriate interventions to address and resolve the homeless status of program participants.
• Assists individuals with accessing permanent housing opportunities including permanent supportive housing, move-in assistance, shared housing, affordable housing, etc.
• In conjunction with the Regional Coordinator, facilitates weekly case conferencing/team meetings.
• Manages and tracks new referrals and ensures timely outreach.
• Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work indoors in temperature controlled environment and occasionally exposed to outdoor weather and driving conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Stand and sit for long periods of time; move and walk to various locations; climb stairs, stoop, kneel, reach, pull, push, bend, twist, and occasionally lift and or move objects. Use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• See, hear, and speak clearly in order to give and receive information and instructions.
• Ability to interact with other employees, clients, customers, and members of the public.
• Ability to work effectively under time constraints, prioritize work, multi-task, and adapt to changing work demands.
• Gather, analyze, synthesize, and classify information. Transcribe, enter, and post data.
• Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
• Requires use of a computer keyboard.
• Travel to off-site meetings.
• Street outreach work.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of transitional and permanent housing resources throughout Los Angeles County.
• Knowledge of housing issues in San Gabriel Valley preferred.
• Knowledge of HUD guidelines and experience working with subsidized housing programs such as Section 8, Shelter Plus Care, and others.
• Current knowledge of social work practices and principles related to best practice standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Proficient in the use of laptop computers and Microsoft Windows and Office software programs (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Gmail).
• Ability to accurately enter client data and notes in HMIS Homeless Management Information System.
• Proficient with office communication equipment and machines (telephone, copier, calculator, fax machine, personal computer, computer printer, and scanner).
• Possess valid California driver's license and have access to properly registered vehicle.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Professional substance abuse counseling certification (i.e. CADAC) or certification of mental health specialty
• Bachelor’s Degree in human services or similar field preferred.
• 1 year of experience working with homeless individuals, preferably in an outreach/navigation capacity.
• 1-year full-time experience counseling or substance abuse counseling, or case management service to individuals with mental or substance abuse disorders or emotional disturbances.
• 1 year of supervisory experience is preferred.
• Experience assisting low and very-low-income individuals access affordable housing
• Well-qualified candidates not meeting the specifically stated requirements may be considered subject to funder approval.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred.

UNION STATION HOMELESS SERVICES EMBRACES DIVERSITY

We embrace our differences and are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion and belonging. Our commitment to racial equity within the organization is crucial to who we are and the clients we serve. Committed to being an anti-racist organization and sharing the unique cultural experiences from our networks, we offer annual racial equity training, host ongoing learning experiences through our lunch n' learns, and participate in on-going mental health trainings.

We promote acceptance, respect, teamwork, and fosters diversity in the workplace. We believe every individual has a story, past, and a unique set of skills that shape who we are and through this network, we can learn from each other to become better versions of ourselves personally and professionally. Through our staff-led network focusing on diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging and accessibility, we work to communicate, educate, and express diverse cultivation through our eight Diversity Networks. We are honored that the Diversity Network has been recognized as part of the Community Impact Awards presented by the Los Angeles Business Journal.

Union Station Homeless Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer