Antelope Valley
Friendship Center:
Personal Service Coordinator- TAY JR#157
City of Commerce
Project Return Peer Support Network:
Regional Aide South Los Angeles JR#139
Regional Aide Antelope Valley JR#149
Long Beach
Broadway Administration Office:
Transitional Age Youth Program:
Village:
Assistant Director -North Neighborhood JR#161
Job Developer- Employment Department JR#122
Personal Service Coordinator- West Neighborhood JR#153
Registered Nurse- East Neighborhood JR#156
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Job Title: Personal Service Coordinator (PSC)
TAY
Location: Antelope Valley Enrichment Services
Reports to: TAY Team Leader
Hours: Full time, M – F 9 am to 5 pm; some evenings, weekends, & holidays
Pay Rate: $14.42 - $15.38 per hour + flexible benefits
Typical Tasks: Please note that this is only a brief, general outline of the position, and is not intended as a complete job description. Other tasks and duties may be assigned. MHA will provide reasonable work accommodation to any qualified person with a medical or psychiatric disability, providing it will not change the essential nature of the position nor cause undue hardship on the Association’s operations. MHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Service Provider.
Works collaboratively within a team to provide intensive, community-based case management services to Transitional Age Youth with severe and persistent mental illness. Serves as primary support by assisting members to live as independently as possible in the community. Develops a personal service plan with each member that identifies his/her personal needs and goals; mediates and advocates on behalf of the member to help him/her obtain and keep housing, health care benefits, SSI entitlements, etc; oversees and monitors the member’s individual and group activities both inside the program and out in the community; provides coaching, counseling, mentoring, instruction, training feedback and positive reinforcement for members in areas such as money management, grooming and hygiene, meal preparation, public transportation and other living skills; devises and implements strategies for outreach to members who tend to isolate themselves; attends staff and community meetings as necessary or required; maintains al records and documents in a timely manner and according to funding source requirements, and other similar activities.
Qualifications BA/BS in social work, psychology or other similar human service field required. Candidates with direct, comparable work experience may substitute one year of experience for each year of an academic degree. Fluent in Spanish a plus. Must have good basic English writing skills and basic computer skills, be highly organized and be able to juggle multiple tasks at one time. Must be self-directed and dedicated to fulfilling the demands of the position. Must have a flexible work schedule, and be willing to work occasional weekends and holidays. Driving with current class C driver’s license, proof of valid automobile insurance, and the ability to be ensured by MHA liability insurance are conditions of employment.
How to Apply: Email Resume to jobs@mhala.org. EOE. Please reference PSC AV TAY#157 in subject line. Please submit cover letter and resume as an attachment in Word Document or PDF format only.
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Job Title: Office Administrator, for TAY
Location: TAY Academy, Long Beach
Reports to: Director of TAY
Hours: Full time, M – F 9 am to 5 pm;
some evenings, weekends, & holidays
Pay Rate: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour + flexible benefits
Typical Tasks: Please note that this is only a brief, general outline of the position, and is not intended as a complete job description. Other tasks and duties may be assigned. MHA will provide reasonable work accommodation to any qualified person with a medical or psychiatric disability, providing it will not change the essential nature of the position nor cause undue hardship on the Association’s operations. MHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Service Provider.
Responsible for the clerical, administrative and information technology support of the TAY Academy. Assists supervisor and TAY staff with managing filing system(s), billing records, correspondence, business documents, announcements/flyers, collects staff timesheets and submits to payroll in a semi-monthly basis, backs up computer systems and data on a daily basis, assembles and installs office furniture and equipment, assessment and reporting of office equipment and building systems malfunctions; makes arrangements for repairs and provides assistance to vendors completing repairs. Reviews, assesses, researches, compiles, reconciles and produces a wide range of data and reports as needed or required by management, program administrators, auditors and/or funding sources. Inputs data and provides reports from the PATS/Caminar systems. Manages multiple phone lines; delivers messages from after-hours answering machine, arranges and connects conference calls; greets, directs and assists visitors; monitors whereabouts and availability of office staff, schedules appointments, and makes travel arrangements; sorts, logs, and routes incoming mail, prepares outgoing mail, arranges for special mail services (i.e., FedEx or UPS), monitors and distributes in-coming faxes; orders, maintains, and distributes supplies, orders routine printing for office staff; provides light typing, filing, faxing, sorting/collating, envelope stuffing, photocopying and other similar tasks as needed or requested; maintains and updates general office rolodex and staff rosters, prepares check requests, completes and monitors billings; runs errands; maintains office and meeting room calendars, prepares conference and meeting rooms; opens/locks up office.
Qualifications: Minimum two years experience in an office setting answering phones and performing general clerical duties. Must have good basic English writing skills, knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook, proficient typing skills, and be highly organized and have the ability to juggle multiple tasks without losing productivity. Must be pleasant, welcoming and have a helpful demeanor.
How to Apply: Email Resume to jobs@mhala.org. EOE. Please reference Office Administrator #132 in subject line. Please submit cover letter and resume as an attachment in Word Document or PDF format only.
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Job Title: Assistant Neighborhood Director North
Location: Village, Long Beach CA
Reports to: Director of Village North
Hours: 40 hrs; per week [full-time]
Salary: $50,000 - $55,000 per year (DOE/DOQ), flexible benefits
Typical Tasks: Please note that this is only a brief, general outline of the position, and is not intended as a complete job description. Other tasks and duties may be assigned. MHA will provide reasonable work accommodation to any qualified person with a medical or psychiatric disability, providing it will not change the essential nature of the position nor cause undue hardship on the Association’s operations. MHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Service Provider.
Assists Team Leader to recruit, hire, supervise, train, direct, evaluate, reward, discipline and terminate assigned staff in accordance with organizational policy and applicable laws and regulations. Assists in overseeing and managing team budget and expenditures, making adequate and timely adjustments as needed. Participates as a manager in team, staff and community meetings. Assumes leadership or delegates leadership of the day-to-day operations of the team as needed. Oversees a Coordination Plan and/or Personal Service Plan with each member that identifies his/her personal needs and goals. Oversees and advocates on behalf of the member to help him/her obtain and keep housing, health care benefits, entitlements etc. Oversees members in their place of residence on an as-needed basis in order to help them live successfully, and to prevent them from becoming homeless. Oversees transportation for members to appointments and on errands when appropriate. Oversees and monitors members’ individual and group activities both inside the program and out in the community. Devises and implements strategies for outreach to members who tend to isolate themselves. Provides individual and group coaching, counseling mentoring instruction, training, feedback and positive reinforcement for members in areas such as money management, grooming and hygiene, meal preparation, public transportation, and other independent living skills. If licensed and as appropriate based on licensure status and scope of practice, provides individual and group psychotherapeutic services, reviews, monitors and co-signs on member service plans developed by lower level staff, as necessary reviews, monitors and manages psychotherapeutic and/or medical treatment programs of members, and performs other similar professional services and activities as needed within the scope of practice of the license or degree.
Qualifications: Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts required. Minimum 3-5 years experience providing direct services to adults with mental illness, substance abusing and/or developmentally disabled population. Excellent organizational skills a must along with good writing skills. Must demonstrate the ability to provide effective supervision and leadership to a diverse staff who possess a wide range of skills, abilities and professional competencies. Participate in program designed for Licensed Waivered staff to attain supervised hours and be willing to pursue Licensed Clinical Social Worker status. Must have a flexible work schedule, and be willing to work occasional weekends and holidays. Driving with current class C driver’s license, proof of valid automobile insurance, and the ability to be ensured by MHA liability insurance are conditions of employment.
How to Apply: Email Resume to jobs@mhala.org. EOE. Please reference Assistant Director North #161 in subject line. Please submit cover letter and resume as an attachment in Word Document or PDF format only. Deadline to Apply: July 31, 2009
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Job Title: Licensed Psychiatric Technician /
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Location: Village, Long Beach
Reports to: Director of East Neighborhood
Hours: Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.,
flexible work schedule to include
some weekends and holidays
Salary: DOE/DOQ, plus flexible benefits
Typical Tasks: Please note that this is only a brief, general outline of the position, and is not intended as a complete job description. Other tasks and duties may be assigned. MHA will provide reasonable work accommodation to any qualified person with a medical or psychiatric disability, providing it will not change the essential nature of the position nor cause undue hardship on the Association’s operations. MHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Service Provider.
Position has two-fold responsibilities: medical care and service coordination. Medical Care duties: Dispense medications and administer shots. Service coordination duties: Develop a coordination plan with each member that identifies his/her personal needs and goals. Serves as the primary support and case manager for mentally ill Transitional Age Youth by assisting them to live as independently as possible in their community. Visits members in their place of residence on a needed basis in order to help them live successfully and to prevent them from becoming homeless. Provides license-dependent physical and mental health services as needed. Responsibilities include advocacy and linkage to services. Mediates and advocates on behalf of the member to help obtain and keep housing, health care benefits, entitlements, etc. Oversees and monitors members’ individual and group activities both inside the program and out in the community. Provides coaching, counseling, mentoring, instruction, training, feedback and positive reinforcement for members in areas such as money management, grooming and hygiene, meal preparation, public transportation, and other independent living skills. Devises and implements strategies for outreach to members who tend to isolate themselves. May assist in overseeing and/or monitoring the collection of service coordination outcome data. Maintains all records and documentation needed for program compliance and accountability in accordance with MHA standards and funding source requirements.
Qualifications: Must be a licensed LPT or LVN professional. Must be able to demonstrate the ability to nurture and maintain good community relations on behalf of the organization. Must have good basic English writing skills, good basic computer skills and be highly organized. Must have excellent communication skills. Must be able to have the ability to juggle multiple tasks without losing productivity. Driving with current class C driver’s license, proof of valid automobile insurance, and the ability to be ensured by MHA liability insurance are conditions of employment.
How to Apply: Email resume and cover letter as a word document or PDF attachment to jobs@mhala.org. EOE. LPT/LVN for EAST #108 in subject line
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Job Title: Job Developer (non-exempt) three positions available
Location: The Village, Long Beach
Reports to: Business Development Director
Hours: 40 hrs. Per week [full-time]
Pay Rate: $34,000-42,000 per year
DOE/DOQ + flexible benefits
Typical Tasks: Please note that this is only a brief, general outline of the position, and is not intended as a complete job description. Other tasks and duties may be assigned. MHA will provide reasonable work accommodation to any qualified person with a medical or psychiatric disability, providing it will not change the essential nature of the position nor cause undue hardship on the Association’s operations. MHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Service Provider.
Works as part of a cooperative team to identify, develop and secure jobs in the local community for adults with mental illness. Provides any and all necessary support to members who are seeking or maintaining employment. Promotes employment by identifying work opportunities in the community. Maintains on-going support to and rapport with employers with whom members are placed. Identifies and develops individual placements. Assists members in resume preparation and job seeking skills. Provides feedback to the PSC and Director regarding the work performance of members while on the job. Attends department and community meetings as needed or required.
Qualifications: BA/BS preferred, but not required. Must have a solid sales work history ideally with new client development and prospecting. Experience selling a service versus a tangible product a plus. Proven history of prospecting and generating leads through cold calling (in person and telephone). Must have exceptional communication skills, be highly organized, and be able to juggle multiple tasks at one time. Must have a flexible work schedule, and be willing to work occasional weekends and holidays. Driving with current class C driver’s license, proof of valid automobile insurance, and the ability to be insured by MHA liability insurance are conditions of employment.
How to Apply: Email Resume to jobs@mhala.org. EOE. Please reference Job Developer #122 in subject line. Please submit cover letter and resume as an attachment in Word Document or PDF format only.
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Job Title: Personal Service Coordinator (PSC)
for West
Location: Village, Long Beach
Reports to: Director of West Neighborhood
Hours: Full time, M – F 9 am to 5 pm;
some evenings, weekends, & holidays
Pay Rate: $13.50 - $15.38 per hour + flexible benefits
Typical Tasks: Please note that this is only a brief, general outline of the position, and is not intended as a complete job description. Other tasks and duties may be assigned. MHA will provide reasonable work accommodation to any qualified person with a medical or psychiatric disability, providing it will not change the essential nature of the position nor cause undue hardship on the Association’s operations. MHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Service Provider.
Works collaboratively within a team to provide intensive, community-based case management services to members with severe and persistent mental illness. Serves as primary support by assisting members to live as independently as possible in the community. Develops a personal service plan with each member that identifies his/her personal needs and goals; mediates and advocates on behalf of the member to help him/her obtain and keep housing, health care benefits, SSI entitlements, etc; oversees and monitors the member’s individual and group activities both inside the program and out in the community; provides coaching, counseling, mentoring, instruction, training feedback and positive reinforcement for members in areas such as money management, grooming and hygiene, meal preparation, public transportation and other living skills; devises and implements strategies for outreach to members who tend to isolate themselves; attends staff and community meetings as necessary or required; maintains al records and documents in a timely manner and according to funding source requirements, and other similar activities.
Qualifications AA/BA in social work, psychology or other similar human service field required. Candidates with direct, comparable work experience may substitute one year of experience for each year of an academic degree. Must have good basic English writing skills and basic computer skills, be highly organized and be able to juggle multiple tasks at one time. Must be self-directed and dedicated to fulfilling the demands of the position. Must have a flexible work schedule, and be willing to work occasional weekends and holidays. Driving with current class C driver’s license, proof of valid automobile insurance, and the ability to be ensured by MHA liability insurance are conditions of employment.
How to Apply: Email Resume to jobs@mhala.org. EOE. Please reference PSC West #153 in subject line. Please submit cover letter and resume as an attachment in Word Document or PDF format only.
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Location: The Village (Village East), Long Beach
Reports to: Assistant Director of Village East
Hours: Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.,
flexible work schedule to include
some weekends and holidays
Salary: DOQ
Typical Tasks: Please note that this is only a brief, general outline of the position, and is not intended as a complete job description. Other tasks and duties may be assigned. MHA will provide reasonable work accommodation to any qualified person with a medical or psychiatric disability, providing it will not change the essential nature of the position nor cause undue hardship on the Association’s operations. MHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Service Provider.
Serves as the primary support and case manager for mentally ill adults by assisting them to live as independently as possible in their chosen community. Provides license-dependent physical and mental health services as needed. Responsibilities include service coordination, health assessment, advocacy and linkage to services. This position develops a coordination plan with each member that identifies his/her personal needs and goals. Mediates and advocates on behalf of the member to help obtain and keep housing, health care benefits, entitlements, etc. Oversees and monitors members’ individual and group activities both inside the program and out in the community. Provides coaching, counseling, mentoring, instruction, training, feedback and positive reinforcement for members in areas such as money management, grooming and hygiene, meal preparation, public transportation, and other independent living skills. Devises and implements strategies for outreach to members who tend to isolate themselves. May assist in overseeing and/or monitoring the collection of service coordination outcome data. Maintains all records and documentation needed for program compliance and accountability in accordance with MHA standards and funding source requirements.
Qualifications: RN license required plus experience providing psychosocial rehabilitation related services to a disabled population. Must have AA/AS degree, Bachelors degree preferred. Must be able to demonstrate the ability to nurture and maintain good community relations on behalf of the organization. Must have good basic English writing skills, good basic computer skills and be highly organized. Must have excellent communication skills. Must be able to have the ability to juggle multiple tasks without losing productivity. Driving with current class C driver’s license, proof of valid automobile insurance, and the ability to be insured by MHA liability insurance are conditions of employment.
How to Apply: Email Resume to jobs@mhala.org. EOE. Please reference Registered Nurse # 156 in subject line. Please submit cover letter and resume as an attachment in Word Document or PDF format only.
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Job Title: Regional Aide
Location: Project Return Peer Support
Network, City of Commerce
(Antelope Valley, Service Area 1)
Reports to: Lead Field Administrator
Hours: Part Time; 20 hours per week
Salary: $12.00 Hourly + flexible benefits
Project Return Peer Support Network (PRPSN) is a program of Mental Health America of Los Angeles. PRPSN is run by people in recovery from mental illness who want to support their peers in having a full life, achieving the optimal level of wellness possible, and reconnecting with the communities of their choice in meaningful ways.
Typical Tasks: Please note that this is only a brief, general outline of the position, and is not intended as a complete job description. Other tasks and duties may be assigned. MHA will provide reasonable work accommodation to any qualified person with a medical or psychiatric disability, providing it will not change the essential nature of the position nor cause undue hardship on the Association’s operations. MHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Service Provider.
Assists mental health consumers in assigned region with forming new clubs/groups. Recruits, trains and supports club facilitators and members as they carry on the activities of the club/group. Visits hospitals, group homes, board and care facilities and other similar sites to meet with and provide outreach to mental health consumers and interest them in PRPSN’s clubs and programs. Organizes clubs/groups to provide needed assistance to help the meeting function smoothly. Attends and participates in staff meetings. Works cooperatively with other staff to ensure the smooth and seamless delivery of comprehensive PRPSN services to the Agency and its members.
Qualifications: High School diploma or GED required. Position is reserved for a current or former mental health consumer, defined as an individual who has been functionally disabled by a psychiatric illness for a period of at least six months during his/her adult life. Must be flexible to work when clubs are meeting or general PRPSN activities are taking place, including some weekends and holidays. Able to relate positively and enthusiastically to a wide variety of people. Driving with current class C driver’s license, proof of valid automobile insurance, and the ability to be ensured by MHA liability insurance are conditions of employment.
How to Apply: Please submit cover letter and resume to Debbie Jackson at PRPSN Office and please reference Regional Aide #149 EOE.