Assistant Director - Arminta Square

The People Concern; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

A community service organization in Los Angeles seeks an experienced Assistant Director of Project-based Housing to oversee operations and staff for housing projects. The role includes providing clinical supervision, maintaining compliance, and developing client relationships. Candidates must possess a Master's degree in a mental health field and a valid clinical license with at least two years of experience. Benefits include medical and dental insurance, a retirement plan, and work on site five days a week.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in clinical roles.
• Experience working with mental illness and co-occurring disorders.
• Ability to work under a Harm Reduction model.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing Project-based Housing sites and staff.
• Provide clinical supervision and consultation.
• Ensuring data accuracy in reporting.
• Leading recruitment and training for staff.

Skills

Motivational interviewing

Clinical consultation

Client-centered approach

Time management skills

Cross-cultural communication

Team building

Education

Masters’ degree in mental health field

Active clinical License

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

11050 Arminta St, Sun Valley, CA 91352, USA

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Reports to: Director, Project Based Housing

Program: 1603-Housing Retention

Department: Permanent Housing

Setting: 100% Onsite

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Status:Full-time/Exempt/Management

Benefits:Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, 403(b) Retirement plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), etc.

Openings: 1

Job Description Summary

The Assistant Director of Project-based Housing will support the Director of Project-based Housing in overseeing designated Project-based Housing sites, employees, and clients throughout Los Angeles County.

Job Description Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop effective, trusting relationships with clients using a client-centered approach that includes motivational interviewing and harm reduction.
• Provide clinical consultation to staff working with complex clinical situations and suggest appropriate clinical interventions.
• Daily coordination and oversight of program operations and program activities.
• Provide clinical supervision to staff working towards licensure.
• Provide leadership to staff to ensure integration of client care with Property
• Management and Developer for all Project-based Housing sites.
• Work with Brilliant Corners, HACLA, and LACDA to address policy or client related advocacy.
• Develop awareness of funder expectations and respond to funders with appropriate communication and coordination of services.
• Assist Program Management staff in recruitment, selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of direct service staff.
• In partnership with the Director of Project-based Housing, provide leadership and supervision to housing department Project-based Housing Program Managers.
• Ensure that data is being entered into the DHS database (CHAMP) and LAHSA database (HMIS) in a timely manner. Ensure data accuracy for reporting requirements’ outcomes.
• Monitor that staff are providing appropriate level of service and that progress notes are being completed in a timely manner.
• Organize documentation for housing applications (HACoLA, HACLA and Brilliant Corners).
• Ensure intake and psychosocial assessment are completed for all referrals within timeline listed in DHS ICMS work order.
• Monitor that goal plans are being updated quarterly.
• Participate in and support leadership of case conference, staff meetings, trainings, and retreats.
• Maintain client confidentiality at all times and ensure to follow agency, state and HIPAA laws.
• Provide direct support with client crisis intervention including writing 51/50 applications, when appropriate.
• Follow up on client grievances working towards appropriate resolution for clients and staff.
• Attend Quality Assurance meetings.
• Provide death and dying debriefing with staff, when directed.
• Ensure adherence to policies and procedures.

Job Description Qualifications

• Masters’ degree in mental health field (Social Work, MFT, or Psychology).
  Active clinical License and good standing with California Board of Behavioral Sciences for over 2 years.
• Extensive experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness and co-occurring disorders.
• Able to work in a high tolerance Harm Reduction model with Members who have multiple barriers.
• Extensive knowledge of local and federal government benefits and entitlements.
• Highly detail oriented with excellent time management, organizational, written, verbal, and cross-cultural communication skills.
• Computer literate; able to effectively use computerized database for client file management, with basic skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel programs.
• Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and team building skills.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Passion for working with the population served.
• Field (may need to travel) and indoor office environment
• Regularly required to sit, stand, bend; occasionally lift or carry up to 35 lbs.
• On occasion walk or drive to different local sites.
• Will necessitate working in busy and loud environments.
• Will be exposed to elements like cold, heat, dust, noise and odor.
• May need to bend, stoop, twist, and sit throughout the day.

EXPECTED BEHAVIORS OF ALL STAFF

• Act as a role model
• Demonstrate a sense of responsibility
• Continuously learn and improve
• Acknowledge your own areas of improvement
• Hear and provide honest, specific and direct feedback
• Create an environment where everyone is welcomed valued and respected

Equal Opportunity Employer

The People Concern is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to non-discrimination in employment. We select the most qualified individual for the job based on job-related qualifications regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, credit history, sexual orientation, arrest and court record, genetic information, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or other applicable laws.