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Swords to Plowshares · 1 day ago

Program Manager - Safe Haven Housing

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$95K/yr - $100K/yr

2+ years exp

Swords to Plowshares is a community-based not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting veterans in the San Francisco Bay Area. The Program Manager will oversee the Safe Haven project, implementing mental health and substance abuse services for veterans experiencing homelessness and managing a team of staff members.

CommunitiesNon Profit

Hiring Manager

Anika Schauer

Responsibilities

Management and supervision of staff including Mental Health Specialist, Harm Reduction Specialist, Licensed Vocational Nurse, Peer Specialist, and Program Monitors (Full and Part-time staff)

Works in collaboration with the onsite Property Manager to ensure the environmental safety of the building

Available after hours, including weekends, for staff contact regarding shift coverage issues and onsite emergency needs

Available for onsite shift coverage as needed

Meet all contractual and programmatic goals

Collaborate with off-site VA and other community partners for appropriate referrals to the program and facilitation of new intakes

Ensure all required program documentation is completed in a timely manner including: monthly billing and reporting to VA, referral review, extension requests, client intake and assessment, progress notes, treatment plans, data for in-house reports, correspondence, etc

Assist veteran residents to meet program goals regarding residential stability, increased skills or income, greater self-determination, connection with mainstream resources, housing placement and money management

Facilitate monthly staff meetings and onsite community meetings

Attend required meetings both internal and external to the agency

Other duties as assigned

Ability to walk up and down stairs and sit for long periods of time

Ability to carry out the essential duties of the position within what can be considered reasonable accommodation

Qualification

Clinical licensure LMFTClinical licensure LPCCClinical licensure LCSWCrisis intervention techniquesGroup counseling experienceVeteransClinical assessment skillsSupervisory experienceTraining in DSM VTreatment protocols

Required

Minimum of 2 years of post-Master's experience providing direct services to individuals experiencing homelessness, mental illness and substance abuse

A working understanding of the needs of veterans experiencing homelessness with an emphasis on mental health and substance dependence, especially PTSD and readjustment issues

Knowledge and experience in crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques

Experience in group counseling with dual and triple diagnosed populations

Experience in clinical assessment of dual and triple diagnosed individuals

Experience in supervising staff

Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work or related field

Valid and current clinical licensure from the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as an LMFT, LPCC, or LCSW

CA Driver's license and clean driving record (ability to drive company vehicle)

Training in the use of the DSM V to develop provisional diagnosis

Training and familiarity with treatment protocols, especially those related to persons with history of trauma, substance abuse, and mental illness

Benefits

100% employer sponsored medical, vision, acupuncture, and dental coverage.

Employee Assistance Program: 20 mental health counseling appointments available to all employees, regardless of Full-time status, at no cost to employees.

403(b) retirement plan immediate enrollment

Generous annual paid time off

10 sick days

13 holidays

17 vacation days in the first year & progressive afterwards

Access to third party legal benefits, employee discount program, pet insurance, and Commuter Benefit.

1-hour paid lunch period, professional development reimbursements, and annual education allowance available to all employees.