Site Associate, Nest
Listed on 2026-09-13
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Social Work
Youth Development, Community Support Services
Description
JOB TITLE:Site Associate, The Nest
REPORTS TO:Site Supervisor, The Nest
DEPARTMENT:Pregnant and Parenting (The Nest)
SCHEDULE:Monday-Friday (11:00pm-7:30am) Overnight
LOCATION:Inglewood, CA, On-site
STATUS:Full-Time, 40 hours/week, Non-Exempt
DRIVER POSITIONYes [If yes, see driving policy below]
SALARY RANGE: $22.00/hour
ABOUT US:Safe Place for Youth (SPY) is the leading service provider for youth experiencing or at-risk of homelessness in West Los Angeles. Founded in 2011, our agency offers trauma-informed, low-barrier programs that support young people in exiting the streets and achieving stability. Our robust continuum of care includes street outreach, drop-in services, health and wellness programming, case management, education and employment services, and housing programs.
SPY is a unique social impact agency that values community collaboration and a deep commitment to youth well-being. If you have the skills, passion, and collaborative spirit, join our growing team.
ABOUT THE ROLE:The Nest Site Associate is responsible for general oversight of the property, cleanliness, safety, and maintenance. The Nest Site Associate works closely with each resident/family to provide guidance and coaching on long-term daily living skills and other identified needs. Together, the team prepares and supports our youth for successful independent living and self-sufficiency.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:- The Nest Site Associate meets with each youth on-site weekly to conduct room, developmental, and safety checks. While also hosting housing meetings to provide updates and mediations to other residents in the home.
- Facilitate regular room check sessions with youth, incorporating trauma-informed care, including needs assessments, psychoeducation, advocacy, and referrals.
- Monitor and document resident safety, child well-being, and overall progress through structured tools and ongoing observation.
- Provide crisis intervention, de-escalation, mediation, and conflict resolution support as needed.
- Build rapport with residents using a trauma-informed, youth-centered approach while promoting accountability and restorative practices.
- Coordinate and facilitate life-skills workshops, programming, youth meetings, and community-building activities.
- Support all aspects of program operations, including intakes, move-ins, exits, and preparation of resident spaces and documentation.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including progress notes, incident reports, program logs, and data entry in HMIS and internal trackers.
- Oversee daily site operations, ensuring safety, cleanliness, organization, and adherence to house expectations.
- Conduct routine house inspections and manage inventory of supplies, including food, cleaning items, and program materials.
- Coordinate food resources, including meal support and pantry access for residents.
- Maintain and update community resources, provide referrals, and coordinate services with external partners and volunteers.
- Collaborate with internal teams and departments to ensure continuity of care and effective service delivery.
- Schedule and support transportation for residents to appointments, services, and activities; transport residents as authorized.
- Participate in internal and external meetings, committees, trainings, and emergency preparedness activities (e.g., drills).
- Assist with program reporting, outcome tracking, and data collection requirements.
- Perform site-related errands (e.g., supply pick-ups) and support overall program needs.
- Perform additional duties as assigned in alignment with program and organizational needs, including the ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
- Other duties as assigned to support the mission of the organization.
Requirements
WHAT YOU’LL NEED- B.A. or B.S. in Psychology,…
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