Continuum of Care News

Grant Announcement State Pilot Grant Program for Treatment for Pregnant and Postpartum Women Application Due Date: Monday, April 20, 2020 SAMHSA is accepting applications for the State Pilot Grant Program for Treatment for Pregnant and Postpartum Women (PPW-PLT). The purpose of the program is to enhance flexibility in the use of funds designed to: 1) Support family-based services for pregnant and postpartum women with a primary diagnosis of a substance use disorder, including opioid use disorders; 2) Help state substance abuse agencies address the continuum of care, including services provided to pregnant and postpartum women in nonr...

COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE NETWORK Job Description: The Food Pantry Intake Specialist (FPIS) provides administrative support services within the homeless services department ensuring that standards and quality of services are being met. This includes managing the daily pantry roster, conducting in-depth client interviews and intake, and entering data into the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS). CAN’s mission is to work in partnership with the community to develop, operate and support programs that reduce vulnerability and promote personal growth, stability and self-sufficiency among low-income residents. Duties: • Welcomes and greets clients seeking services. • Conduct and collect in-depth intake assessments. • Enters intake survey information and all data into the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS), specifically focusing on clients who have selected the ‘Do Not’ Consent’ on their applications. • Works closely with the Food Pantry Manager & HMIS C...

HOMELESS SERVICES OFFICER Salary  $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 Annually Location  City of Long Beach, CA Job Type Unclassified - Full-Time, Permanent Department Health & Human Services - (UC) Job Number HE20-043 Closing 2/21/2020 4:30 PM Pacific DESCRIPTION BENEFITS QUESTIONS DESCRIPTION The City of Long Beach, Department of Health and Human Services is seeking an experienced, dynamic, and collaborative individual with expertise to lead the City's homeless services teams and programs and who is committed to ensuring the Department is prepared for the ever-changing environment of these programs. THE COMMUNITY: Ideally located on the Pacific coast just south of Los Angeles and adjacent to Orange County, the City of Long Beach, California (population 470,000) is at once a Southern California seaside resort, an urban metropolis with a diverse economy, and a tapestry of small neighborhoods...