Temporary Employment Coordinator

Mental Health America of Los Angeles (MHALA) has been a pioneer in mental health service, advocacy, innovation, and training for nearly a century, working to ensure that people with mental health needs achieve meaningful, healthy lives in their communities. MHALA is among the largest and most comprehensive nonprofit mental health agencies in Los Angeles County, supporting over 19,000 low-income and no-income individuals annually with integrated services. The agency achieves impact in mental and physical healthcare, homelessness and housing, supported employment, and wellness and financial services, with special programs for Veterans and transition-age youth. MHALA also provides training programs for individuals joining the behavioral health workforce and for the larger community around mental health issues.

MHALA works to ensure that its employees are just as cared for as its members. Communication, collaboration, transparency, and a healthy work/life balance are core components of the agency culture. Employees are encouraged to engage in self-care and can enjoy a 35-hour workweek. MHALA fosters diversity at all levels of the organization and promotes a team-oriented culture that offers opportunities for growth. We are proud to offer a competitive salary and full benefits package, including an employee assistance program and generous paid time off.

About the role

Under the general supervision of the Program Manager, assist adults with mental illness to improve and enhance their level of employment functioning. Identify employment interests, skills, experience, and options to facilitate the member’s development and pursuit of a plan that leads to employment in the community, based on the psychosocial rehabilitation model of treatment and services.

Responsibilities

• Provide employment services including adult work experience, work adjustment, employment preparation, job development, job placement, and retention services.
• Provide collateral supports, including contacting family members and/or significant others (with the individual’s authorization) to discuss how they can assist the person with their employment goal.
• Determine member employment needs, as well as social, functional, financial, and educational/vocational barriers to employment stability.
• Identify and present resources available to meet those needs.
• Work collaboratively with DMH, DOR, and community partners to help members meet their employment goals.
• Participate in mental health or related trainings as an active part of the learning process.
• Attend and participate in staff and community meetings, as well as other aspects of the day-to-day operations and community life of the agency.
• Work cooperatively with other staff to ensure the smooth and seamless delivery of supportive services to the agency.
• Complete program documentation standards in accordance with MHALA, county contracted provider, and funding source requirements, including 24-hour turnaround documentation to ensure all required data collection.
• Participate in and understand the requirements of Program Audits and CARF Surveys.
• Engage in other duties as directed by program management as needed.

Requirements

• Must have a current Class C driver’s license, a vehicle for transportation, proof of valid automobile insurance, and the ability to be insured by MHALA liability insurance.
• Good basic English writing skills, good basic computer skills, highly organized, and excellent communication skills.
• Flexible and able to multi-task without losing productivity.
• Proficient in computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• High level of tolerance and understanding for a work atmosphere that is very busy and highly unstructured, and for individuals who present for services with urgent multiple needs, issues, and problematic behavioral characteristics.
• Flexible work schedule.
• TB clearance and re-testing every year are conditions of continued employment.
• Able to maintain an empathetic view for the dilemma of individuals in severe need and creatively juggle a variety of barriers that keep individuals from successful personal and community living.
• CPR Certified.

Pay

$24.00 per hour

Schedule

35 hours per week

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Full benefits package
• Employee assistance program
• Generous paid time off