What are the responsibilities and job description for the CalAIM Supervisor position at Mercy House?
Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt
Payrate: $27.00 - $28.00/hour
Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:30-5:00 pm
Note: This position requires a flexible work schedule including some weekends, morning and evening shifts, and reliable transportation.
Mission Statement: "To be a leader in ending homelessness by providing a unique system of dignified housing opportunities, programs, and supportive services."
Benefits Offered:
- 100% employer-paid medical insurance at base tier
- Voluntary dental and vision coverage
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 403(b) retirement plan with up to 3% employer matching
- Paid on-the-job training and orientation
- Mileage reimbursement
- Employee referral program
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
Job Summary: The Housing Solutions Supervisor, CalAIM is responsible for supporting and motivating approximately 5-7 Housing Solutions Case Managers and maintains a small caseload of 5-7 clients. The Housing Solutions Supervisor is responsible for ongoing needs assessments, personal housing stability and service plans, implementation, support, information, referrals, and advocacy for individuals in a Mercy House Housing Solutions Program. This position requires successful working relationships with clients that support their ability to increase their self-reliance. This position will influence and recognize positive behavior changes and will identify problems and obstacles that threaten to undermine clients’ self-reliance and housing stability. Keeping clear and accurate files and records is essential to this position. This position will ensure that the team is practicing trauma-informed and client-focused strategies.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Client/Service Delivery
- Maintain a caseload of 5-7 clients, and meet with clients based on their needs and in compliance with grant requirements
- Utilize harm reduction interventions and methodologies to provide client-centered services that keep clients in housing
- Utilize skills regarding crisis prevention and intervention
- Assist clients to build their strengths and recognize their needs in a respectful manner
- Visit and inspect resident apartments to ensure that they are properly maintained
- Be knowledgeable of community resources and refer clients as needed.
- Facilitate relationship building between landlords/caretakers and clients.
- Keep accurate, up-to-date case files including documentation on all clients, including but not limited to individual service plans, emergency plans, and case notes in Cal Optima Connect, etc.
- Complete all paperwork in a timely and accurate manner that ensures payment to the agency from various sources
Team Management
- Supervise approximately 5-7 Housing Solutions Case Managers, facilitating optimal performance.
- Demonstrate leadership and team building qualities to implement the mission, ensuring quality
- services and core values of the agency
- Train and direct new Case Managers and assist them with day-to-day questions relating to the completion of their job assignments
- Oversee quality control of Case Files on a quarterly basis to ensure accurate, up-to-date documentation on all clients, including but not limited to individual service plans, emergency plans, case notes in CalOptima, etc.
- Provide support and guidance to Case Managers as necessary
- Coordinate trainings and orientations as needed
- Meet with identified staff individually, bi-monthly or as needed
- Facilitate team meetings, bi-monthly or as needed
- Conduct 90-day probation and annual reviews for Case Managers
- Approve Absence from Work requests
- Approve staff’s Paycom submissions, ensuring that submissions are submitted correctly and by the deadline provided by Human Resources
- Approve and monitor monthly mileage reimbursement requests
- Keep track and review monthly invoices
- Keep up with the after-hour cellphone that is assigned to program staff and provide on call coverage as needed
Miscellaneous
- Assist Program Manager in overseeing the day-to-day operations for the CalAIM Program in Manager’s absence
- Attend staff and community meetings as assigned by the Program Manager or Regional Director
- Attend trainings that increase knowledge of effectively meeting clients’ needs
- Willingness to gain knowledge and understanding of Adult Rehabilitative, Mental Health Services and Substance Abuse Treatments, etc.
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree, Social Work (or related field) with experience working in recovery, mental health, co-occurring disorders is preferred
- Candidates with less than a BA/BS degree but with at least 2 years of direct life experience working with long-term homeless, low-income, and diverse populations and have a working knowledge of mental health and addictions issues are welcome to apply
- Possess a high level of tolerance and understanding for individuals who present for services with urgent multiple case management and health needs
- Management, supervisory, or lead experience is of significant value
General
- A valid CA driver’s license, proof of insurance, and a reliable vehicle are required. Must be comfortable utilizing your own vehicle to conduct home visits, visit clients at shelters, meet clients out in the community, etc.
- Ability to work effectively with a diverse population; plan, organize and prioritize duties; perform crisis intervention as needed; clearly communicate information and instructions verbally and in written form; maintain a positive, professional and safe environment while on duty; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
- Dependability, responsibility, and the ability to communicate effectively and respectfully
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and computer literacy are required
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Salary : $27 - $28