Marion County Health and Human Services (MCHHS), Housing Programs is seeking a dynamic team leader to support a team of dedicated housing navigation specialists.

The mission of MCHHS Housing Programs:

• Assist individuals and families facing serious and persistent mental illness, substance use disorders, and/or intellectual/developmental disabilities.

• Strive to help them find, afford, and maintain long-term, safe, and secure housing.

We are searching for someone who is compassionate, collaborative, and a good communicator to be a Housing Clinical Supervisor. This opportunity supports 6 Housing Navigation Specialists and 2 Peer Support specialists who support short-term and long-term housing programs for individuals and families. In this position you will also have the unique and rewarding opportunity to help develop a new innovative housing program, Health Related Social Needs (HRSN). This position will assist in communication and coordinating with other agencies, developing partnerships and support staff in coordinating services across agencies. Housing is a priority for MCHHS and is one of the Community Health Improvement Plan initiatives for the community. In this position, the selected candidate will have the exciting opportunity to work with an amazing team who is innovative, passionate, hard-working, and determined, who all work together cohesively to further the mission of the Housing Services Division at Marion County Health and Human Services.

The ideal candidate will have the following experience:

• Experience reviewing mental health assessments to determine eligibility for our rental assistance programs.

• Experience providing clinical oversight for the development of multi-disciplinary treatment plans that incorporate the use of case management, skills training, and care coordination to ensure individuals and families maintain housing long-term.

• Professional experience in public services and experience working with vulnerable individuals and individuals who experience serious and persistent mental illness.

• Experience in a leadership role, preferably providing direct supervision to qualified mental health associates.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Position provides direct clinical supervision of a specific, well-defined health department service area. Responsibilities include supervising staff and may include direct service delivery and include monitoring of financial and operational performance of service area in collaboration with department management.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Position works under the general supervision of another health department supervisor or manager.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Exercises full supervision over non-supervisory staff, interns and volunteers as assigned.

• This Clinical Supervision position is for Housing Programs and Services.
• The housing navigation team consists of Qualified Mental Health Associates and Peer Support Specialists.
• Provide clinical consultation to staff through case staffing’s and observation of clinical work.
• Provides feedback to staff for professional development.
• Provides personnel and performance management, including staff recruitment and hiring, new employee orientation and ongoing training.
• Provides performance evaluations.
• With Program Supervisor/Manager, CS1 is responsible for direct services including monitoring customer service delivery and work processes; monitors staff workload and productivity; develops/implements policies and procedures; addresses quality improvement needs; conducts staff time studies and sets work parameters.
• Provides input on program development.
• Provides administrative support to service area; monitors and approves leave time; initiates personnel actions, purchasing; addresses risk management/employee safety; implements county and department policy.
• Ensures that any communication from their service area, representing the Health Department, is of a professional nature. With Program Supervisor/Manager, provide team development, focusing on how team members work together.
• Facilitates conflict resolution among team members.
• Demonstrates the ability and willingness to resolve personnel conflicts in an effective and helpful manner.
• Effectively manages change by acting s as a “lead change agent” with teams.
• Maintains a positive attitude with firm and decisive leadership that conveys a clear direction of services, involving staff input and inspiring confidence and trust.
  
• Assists in communication and coordinating services with other agencies; acts as Health Department representative on interagency committees; provides liaison with state agencies; develops partnerships; coordinates services across agencies and markets services.
• Staffs the Care Coordination Committee, which determines appropriate level of care and provides a forum for interagency coordination of care for children.
• Responsible for monitoring contract/grants performance to assure compliance with requirements including developing service reports.
• Tracks client service data, including fidelity measures, utilization, family satisfaction, and outcomes. Identifies service gaps.
• Driving is an essential function to meet the needs of this position.
• Other duties as assigned by your supervisor.
• Response Level 1: In the event of an emergency, employee makes a reasonable effort to report to work. Employee may be required to perform duties outside of their regularly assigned duties. Employee may be requested to work an extended or flexible schedule. Due to regular assignment, employee may be assigned a leadership role in the provision of essential services or response functions. Staff at this response level must complete Incident Command System 100, 700, 200, and 800 on-line or in-person training.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

1. Bachelor's degree in a specific, professional health field related to the position and four years of responsible, professional experience in the field related to the position; OR
2. Master's degree in a specific, professional health field related to the position and two years of responsible, professional experience in the field related to the position; AND
3. One year of supervisory, leadership, or coordination experience, such as training, scheduling and reviewing work, providing guidance and technical expertise to others, providing input on performance evaluations and making recommendations in the hiring process; OR
4. Any satisfactory combination of work, education, training, or experience relevant to the position, as determined by Marion County.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be either1) licensed by the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors, 2) licensed by the Oregon Board of Licensed Social Workers or 3) credentialed or registered through the Mental Health and Addiction Counseling Board of Oregon (MHACBO) as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) within the first 30 days of employment. Applicants may be required to pass a practical knowledge and skills assessment as part of the interview process.
• This position may be subject to the following: Must not be excluded from participation in the federal health care programs (Medicaid, Medicare and other federally funded programs that provide health benefits); AND must not be excluded from participating in federal procurement (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and non-procurement activities (Executive Order No. 12549).
• Must pass a criminal history background investigation; however, conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual for this classification.
• Must possess and maintain proof of personal automobile liability insurance, at a minimum, in the amount required by Oregon Law [ORS Chapter 806] as may be required to utilize personal vehicle.
• This is a safety sensitive/special needs position. Final candidates selected for this position will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen, including testing for marijuana. The Marion County Drug and Alcohol Use and Testing Policy can be found at:http://apps.co.marion.or.us/APAP/policy.aspx?p=policy&pid=518.
• This assignment is not represented by a union.
• This is a full-time position which is not eligible for overtime.
• Typical work schedule is Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, with flexibility depending on the needs of the department and program.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Working knowledge of principles and practices of specific service/treatment area or field. Principles of clinical ethics, confidentiality and privacy; community resources and referral services; techniques in clinical supervision; and service monitoring practices.

Skills to apply service and treatment theories related to specific behavioral/mental health fields within various levels of service needs; diagnose, evaluate and implement treatment plans and monitor client progress toward established goals; analyze, evaluate and treat social, psychological, and physical factors affecting clients and their families; negotiate, compromise, facilitate, problem solve and provide conflict resolution; coach, mentor and train individuals and teams; develop and implement policies and procedures; effectively communicate both orally and in writing.

Ability to Perform independently in a fast paced, team-based environment; implement and monitor adherence to policies and procedures; support continuous quality improvement efforts; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees countywide, clients, government agencies, community groups/partners, and the public.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Operates a motor vehicle; sees using depth perception; stands; sits; moves about the work area; climbs 1 floor of stairs; lifts, pushes, pulls and carries items weighing up to 15 lbs.; operates a keyboard; speaks clearly and audibly; reads a 12-pt. font; hears a normal level of speech; works in areas that may be exposed to household cleaning supplies and are uneven.

For those relocating from outside of Oregon, we provide the following relocation package:

• Up to $3,000 reimbursement of moving expenses
• Relocation bonus in the amount of $3,000 (prorated based on FTE) as a one-time payment upon proof of Oregon residency.

We offer tuition assistance for employees interested in professional development towards a profession in behavioral health (requires a 2-year employment commitment)

• Up to $7,500 to reimburse for tuition, licensure and/or other educational expenditures. According to the Marion County policy Administrative policies regarding tuition payments. The policy can be found at: Marion County Tuition Payment Policy 303