Full Job Description
Job Summary:
The Program Manager reports to the Director of Housing Services, oversees the daily operation of as well as ensures the contract compliance of the THPP-NMD program in North Hills and AV. The Program Manager directly supervises case managers and other staff in the THPP-NMD program. The individual ensures that the services provided are consistent with the Penny Lane philosophy and meets the current standards for quality of care, medical necessity and other requirements as defined by L.A. County Department of Mental Health and LA County Department of Children and Family Services.
The Program Manager is accountable for staff development and performance improvement as well as promoting appropriate and effective care through established monitoring systems and professional staff growth. The individual is an energetic leader and can function comfortably in a team environment or independently and relates well to co-workers. This position requires strong clinical skills, management ability, flexibility, and the ability to manage time and multiple tasks with little supervision. The individual in this position must be able to assume a wide range of responsibilities, provide timely responses to requests and pay great attention to detail.
The ideal candidate is an experienced human services professional with knowledge of transitional housing, youth services, homelessness, and independent living programs. They demonstrate strong leadership, communication, organization, problem-solving, and staff supervision skills. The candidate is compassionate, culturally responsive, collaborative, and able to support youth with diverse needs while balancing safety, compliance, staff development, and program operations. The ideal candidate demonstrates sound judgment, accountability, flexibility, and a commitment to helping youth achieve independence and long-term stability.
Requirements:
• Education - a minimum of a master's degree in the behavioral sciences field.
• AMFT, ACSW Registered or Licensed LMFT, LCSW, Psychologist with the California BBS preferred.
• Experience: Supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience working with the TAY population.
• Working knowledge of the THPP-NMD program is preferred.
• Advanced working knowledge of behavioral health related to the psychiatric field, community resources development, and individual and group therapy, as well as knowledge of DSM V.
• Must be willing to travel to AV.
Position Location: North Hills
Salary Range: $77.700 up to $94,246 per year
Penny Lane Centers offers competitive salaries and benefits. Please visit www.pennylane.org to see a complete list of perks and benefits. Medical benefits are effective the first of the month upon hire, not to exceed 31 days.
