Site Associate, Nova Transitional Housing

Resident Coordinator (Full-Time) Overnight

The Resident Coordinator will work out of the Pico-Union Transitional Housing Program serving transitional age youth (TAY) experiencing housing instability. This role will be responsible for general oversight of the property, cleanliness, safety, crisis responses, and conflict management. They will build relationships with residents, enforce house rules, provide crisis response and conflict resolution, and communicate emerging issues while working closely with case managers.

Location:

Los Angeles, CA, Pico-Union, On-site

Schedule:

Monday-Friday (11:00pm-7:30am)

Status:
Full-Time, 40 hrs/wk, Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $22.00/hr

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 the wellbeing of youth. If you have the skills, passion, and collaborative spirit, join our growing team

What You'll Do:

• Daily house and property inspection to maintain curb appeal and resident safety
• Maintain adequate inventory and storage of program supplies
• Assist with program intakes and exits
• Coordinate and ensure meal support in the program
• Report all issues concerning resident health and safety, maintenance or other areas of concern to appropriate managers/point persons within SPY's Maintenance Department in a timely manner, and track outcomes.
• Interact with and build relationships with program residents
• Communicate emerging and outstanding issues to the Housing Programs Manager in a timely manner; work closely with case managers to resolve issues.
• Coordinate volunteers providing services on site
• Create and make available resource lists and other information to support residents in accessing needed amenities in the neighborhood
• Coordinate and implement on-site educational, life skills, and healing arts programs
• Assist in the preparation of required program reports
• Drive SPY vehicles to transport residents to services and community activities
• Work within established legal and ethical guidelines
• Ability to work nights/weekends
• Other duties as assigned to support the mission of the organization.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or any related field is preferred.
• Related work or lived experience will be strongly considered in place of or in addition to a degree.
• 2+ years of experience providing direct services to high-risk transition age youth is preferred.
• Working knowledge of child and adolescent social, emotional, and cognitive development, trauma informed care and harm reduction service model is preferred.
• A commitment to and passion for the mission, vision, values and culture of SPY.
• A self-starter who is prepared to drive innovative solutions within the organization.
• Must possess great communication and organizational skills.
• An ability to work in a fast paced environment that requires effective collaboration with a variety of organizations and individuals.
• A valid California driver's license, auto insurance, and the ability to transport clients seeking housing and other services are required.
• Bilingual Spanish/English a plus.
• Subject to criminal and driving background checks.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Drive.

Work Environment and

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Changes in the environment, such as the office or outdoors.
• Physical effort/lifting - up to 15-20 pounds at times.

Special Conditions:

Mandated Reporting Requirements:
All SPY employees are mandated reporters and are legally required to report any reasonable suspicion of child, elder, or dependent adult abuse or neglect.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements:
Effective August 9, 2021, the State Health Officer has mandated that all workers, paid or unpaid, in homeless services organizations must provide proof of vaccination. If eligible for a booster shot, proof of booster is also required. Please submit proof of vaccination to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). request a reasonable accommodation or exemption, please get in touch with HR at the same email address.

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