Lighthouse Overnight Resident Coordinator Full-Time Monday-Friday 1100pm-730AM

JOB TITLE: Lighthouse Overnight Resident Coordinator (FullTime)

REPORTS TO: Lighthouse Site Supervisor

SCHEDULE: MondayFriday 11:00pm7:30AM)

LOCATION: Los Angeles CA

STATUS: PartTime 16 hrs/wk NonExempt

CELL PHONE: Reimbursement for use

DRIVER POSITION: Yes If yes see driving policy below

SALARY RANGE: $21.00$22.00/hr

ABOUT US:

Safe Place for Youth (SPY) is the leading service provider for youth experiencing or atrisk of homelessness in West Los Angeles. Founded in 2011 our agency offers traumainformed low barrier programs that support young people in exiting the streets and achieving stability so that they can thrive not just survive. Our robust continuum of care includes street outreach dropin services health and wellness programming case management education and employment services and housing programs.

SPY is a unique social impact agency that is committed to overcoming structural barriers to equity community collaboration and innovative youthfocused programming. If you have the skills passion and collaborative spirit join our growing team of over 100 employees.

SPY strives to attract and develop individuals who reflect a broad spectrum of diversity including (but by no means limited to) racial ethnic gender identity and socioeconomic dimensions. We believe that inclusion of diverse perspectives is essential to achieving longterm systemic change. We explicitly seek applications from those who selfidentify as coming from historically marginalized populations to enrich and elevate our equitycentered approach to problemsolving.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Resident Coordinator works out of the Lighthouse Transitional Living Program in West Los Angeles. Lighthouse TLP is a housing first lowbarrier high tolerance program providing housing and comprehensive services to youth ages 1824 who are experiencing housing instability. The Resident Coordinator is responsible for oversight and safety of the property and residents. This includes but is not limited to monitoring and maintaining cleanliness of the site and living spaces carrying out daytoday safety protocols responding and deescalating crises conflict management among residents and promoting a holistic approach to the wellness of our residents. This position requires some driving and lifting.

WHAT YOULL DO:

• Daily site and overall property inspections to maintain curbside appeal and resident safety.
• Maintain inventory and storage of program supplies including food program supplies cleaning supplies etc.
• Assist with program intakes and exits including preparing intake packets documentation of requirements and conducting exit service evaluations.
• Coordinate and assist with food and meal support in the program including ordering and receiving Food Pantry donations and picking up food as needed.
• Report all issues concerning resident health safety maintenance or other areas of concern in a timely manner and complete required documentation.
• Interact and build relationships with residents demonstrating the ability to support resident success solve problems and enforce house rules.
• Facilitate and/or coordinate activities events and workshops for residents.
• Provide resources and other information to support residents in accessing needed services.
• Collaborate with community partners and volunteers to coordinate life skills workshops and programming to the site.
• Assist in the preparation of required program reports.
• Drive to transport residents to services and community activities.
• Other duties as assigned to support the mission of the organization.

WHAT YOULL NEED:

• Bachelors Degree in Social Work Psychology Sociology or related field is preferred. Related work or lived experience will be strongly considered in place of or in addition to a Bachelors degree.
• 12 years of experience providing direct services to highrisk transitional age youth (TAY).
• 12 years of experience accessing social services (homeless services DCFS probations DPSS etc. is a plus.
• Best practice models including: Housing First Positive Youth Development Authentic Youth Engagement Motivational Interviewing Harm Reduction TraumaInformed Care Critical Time Intervention
• A selfstarter who is prepared to drive innovative solutions within the organization
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• An ability to work in a fast paced environment that requires effective collaboration with several staff members
• Valid California drivers license auto insurance and the ability to transport residents
• Proficient in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office

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 such as sedentary up to 1520 pounds at times.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

Mandated Reporting Requirements: The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21 2017 as a condition of employment.

COVID19 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. If not fully vaccinated weekly COVID19 testing is necessary depending on the program. Please submit proof of vaccination to To request a reasonable accommodation or exemption please get in touch with HR at the same email address. Its important to note that these accommodations are limited.

Driver Positions:

Applicants are required to provide a copy of their driving record from the Department of Motor Vehicles along with a copy of their valid drivers license and proof of insurance. Job offers are contingent upon a satisfactory driving record. Examples of an unsatisfactory driving record include:

• Suspended or revoked license
• Three or more moving violations in the past 36 months
• Any violations including alcohol controlled substances within the past 24 months
• Reckless driving including hit and runs within the past 24 months
• At fault accidents resulting in fatality or serious injury within the past 5 years

The motor vehicle record will need to include a review of all states listed on the individuals employment application and resume. See instructions on obtaining your driving record below:

driver positions driving is an essential job function and cannot be reasonably accommodated employment may be discontinued.

NOTE: All staff members will be considered introductory employees for the first three months of employment and will not be considered regular employees until the conclusion of this period. SPY reserves the right to extend an employees introductory period. In no way does the expiration of this introductory period change the fact that all employees are atwill. It is the supervisors responsibility to orient the employee and to communicate the expectations of the supervisor and SPY as well as to evaluate whether the employee has the necessary level of skill job knowledge motivation and attitude to become a regular member of the SPY staff. New employees are also encouraged to seek guidance and assistance during this period. Employees who fail to demonstrate the expected commitment performance and attitude may be terminated at any time during the introductory period. However completion of the introductory period does not change or alter the atwill employment status. Employees continue to have the right to terminate their employment/business relationship at any time with or without cause or notice and SPY has the same right. The organization in its sole discretion may change the job duties responsibilities and assignments of any position at any time.

EEO STATEMENT:

All aspects of employment including the decision to hire promote discipline or discharge will be based on merit competence performance and business needs. Safe Place for Youth does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status under federal state or local law.

Safe Place for Youth is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. In addition the organization will consider employmentqualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

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