• As part of the overall programs management team, help develop, enhance and supervise high-quality delivery of all of VCH’s resident and social service programs and provide leadership for the department
• Work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure that resident and program participant goals and behavioral management needs are met
• General oversight of service delivery, consulting regularly with the Director of Resident Services regarding quality control issues to maintain the highest standard of services
• Assist in the management of program activities, including timely completion of progress notes and other documentation related to the programs
• Provide assessment, crisis intervention, mental health, and case management services directly to VCH residents and program participants, including some coverage of a 24-hour crisis line
• Conduct functional and strength-based assessment along with comprehensive diagnosis for mental health, substance abuse, trauma, and psychosocial needs
• Help develop resident/youth case management plans that are coordinated and integrated with a comprehensive range of medical and psychosocial services to address social, emotional, and practical needs
• Provide psychotherapy, counseling, and psycho-education utilizing individual, family, and group modalities using evidence-based interventions for residents and program participants
• Utilize both short-term and intensive longer-term interventions that target trauma, mental health symptoms, and reduction of substance use
• Provide consultation to and coordinate care for residents needing specialty mental health and/or substance use disorder services
• Advocate for VCH residents and program participants to ensure access to appropriate care
• Facilitate and lead case conferences for supportive housing cases and other program participants as necessary
• Plan, coordinate, and/or participate in professional development activities for all programs teams
• Support resident/program participant involvement in planning, implementing, and evaluating services
• Assist with the collection and accuracy of all data necessary to meet all funder requirements, measure program outcomes, and guide future development
• Other related duties as assigned by the Director of Policy and Programs or identified by the programs management team

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, human services, or a related field; (licensure as an LMFT/LMSW in the state of California preferred)
• Three to five years experience in providing social services to adults and/or transition-age youth
• Demonstrated understanding of the impact of trauma on behavioral and medical conditions
• Knowledgeable of evidence-based treatments (DBT, CBT, Seeking Safety, Motivational Interviewing)
• Knowledge of principles, procedures, methods, and techniques of mental health emergency procedures such as 5150, CPS reporting, APS reporting, and Tarasoff
• Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to work well with diverse tenants, youth, staff, and partners
• Valid California Driver’s License and proof of insurance
• Experience working with substance abuse disorders preferred
• Experience in supportive and interim housing programs, or other experience with those that have experienced homelessness, preferred
• Knowledge of Art/ Expressive therapy, kids and family therapy preferred
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, preferred

Venice Community Housing’s mission is to preserve the economic, racial and social diversity of Venice and the surrounding area by maximizing affordable housing and economic development opportunities and providing needed social services to the area’s low-income population. Venice Community Housing (VCH) is a community based, nonprofit organization engaged in a variety of housing and community development programs. VCH owns and manages 280 units of affordable, supportive and interim housing, and is in a period of growth with an additional 375 units in the predevelopment stage.