Assistant Program Director

Job Description

Job Description

PRC Baker Places is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the San Francisco community through legal advocacy, workforce development, financial services, and residential treatment programs. We support formerly homeless adults living with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders by providing a continuum of integrated direct care services. All of our programs are grounded in a social rehabilitation philosophy that integrates harm reduction and daily living skills within a safe and supportive environment.

Mission Statement : Our mission is to help people affected by HIV / AIDS, substance use, or mental health issues better realize opportunities by providing integrated legal, social and health services that address the broad range of social risk factors that impact wellness and limit potential.

Values that Guide Us : Accountability, Honesty, Integrity, Diversity & Inclusion, Respect

If you’re passionate about making a real impact in your community, working in a dynamic, inclusive environment, and helping people rebuild their lives, PRC Baker Places is the place for you.

Program Location : PRC Baker Places-Agency Wide Talent Pipeline (Evergreen)

POSITION OVERVIEW :

The Assistant Program Director supervises staff and manages the flow of clients into and out of an adult residential treatment program. Our client population consists of previously homeless adults with mental health, substance abuse and HIV / AIDS related issues.

REPORTS TO : Program Director

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Deliver high quality clinical and rehabilitative services to previously homeless clients with substance abuse, psychiatric diagnosis, and HIV-related issues.
• Must be able to perform duties and train staff in all aspects of Residential / Relief Counselor positions as follows :
• Perform intake interviews and assist with client treatment plan development, implementation and discharge planning.
• Assess the clinical needs of resident clients.
• Evaluate clients for potential crisis situations and determine appropriate intervention and management.
• Conduct individual and group counseling sessions as assigned.
• Monitor and document clients’ progress toward achievement of individual goals.
• Record clinical notes and hourly rounds to meet Medi-Cal standards and licensure requirements.
• Act as a role model - guiding clients and facilitating appropriate behavior about daily living skills, self-care, personal interaction, social relationships and constructive time management.
• Ensure that clients are linked with a primary care provider and assist with identifying and accessing community resources.
• Participate in staff and shift change meetings.
• Develops and maintains good working relationship with client referral sources and other related mental health, substance abuse and community service programs.
• Review for accuracy all client records and charts to ensure compliance with agency, Medi-Cal standards and licensure requirements.
• Set-up and coordinate staff work schedules.
• Coordinate the collection of client census data and reports as required.
• Responsible for overall management of residential household, maintaining a clean, pleasant environment that is in compliance with licensure standards.
• Assist clients with self-administered prescribed medications.
• Assists in the maintenance of accurate client fee records and collection.
• Other duties as assigned.

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Salary and Benefits :

This is a full-time, exempt position. PRC Baker Places offers a competitive salary plus medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their eligible spouse / children, as well as short / long-term disability, life insurance, employer-matching contributions to 403(b) retirement, generous paid time-off, and professional development.