Homeless Outreach & PATH Program Manager

LDH-Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority; Elmwood (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority (JPHSA) seeks a Social Service Counselor 4-A to manage Homeless Outreach and PATH program activities within BHCS, reporting to an Administrative Program Manager 3. The role emphasizes accountability, judgment, and program management to support individuals in recovery.

Responsibilities include supervising program operations, facilitating hotline coverage, data entry into HMIS, reviewing invoices, and ensuring proper documentation. Flexible hours may apply.

Qualifications

• Six years of social services experience; OR six years of full-time experience in any field plus three years of social services experience; OR a bachelor's degree plus three years of social services experience; OR an advanced degree in a social sciences field plus two years of social services experience.
• Experience substitution: Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.
• Necessary special requirement: Positions that provide addictive disorder counseling or prevention services will require certification or eligibility for certification issued by the Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority (ADRA), or its successor.

Responsibilities

• Manages and monitors the administrative functions of the Homeless Outreach Program
• Provides Homeless Outreach hotline coverage via answering calls and reaching out to referred individuals for initial contact
• Manages and monitors the administrative functions of the Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness Program
• Enters data into the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) system required by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
• Reviews invoices monthly, ensure service deliverables are consistently met and monitors to ensure no over/under spending
• Ensures staff maintains accurate, thorough, and timely documentation in the electronic health record

Skills

Accountability

Judgment

Managing Programs

Driving Results

Building Teams

Managing Projects

Job description

Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority (JPHSA) seeks a Social Service Counselor 4-A to manage Homeless Outreach and PATH program activities within BHCS, reporting to an Administrative Program Manager 3. The role emphasizes accountability, judgment, and program management to support individuals in recovery.

Responsibilities include supervising program operations, facilitating hotline coverage, data entry into HMIS, reviewing invoices, and ensuring proper documentation. Flexible hours may apply.