The Nest Site Associate

JOB TITLE: The Nest Site Associate

REPORTS TO: The Nest Housing Supervisor

SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday; 11:00pm-7:30am

LOCATION: Inglewood CA The Nest On-site

STATUS: Full-Time 40 hours/week Non-Exempt

DRIVER POSITION: Yes If yes please reference driving policy

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 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 YOULL 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 harm reduction trauma-informed care and housing-first approaches 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.

WHAT YOULL NEED:

• B.A. or B.S. in Psychology Sociology or a related field is preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience in homeless services counseling or related experience; or in place of a degree.
• 2-3 years of relevant experience (preferably with transitional-aged youth) is preferred.
• Familiarity with Los Angeles social service resources and the ability to creatively problem-solve member issues.
• Strong written documentation skills required.
• Proficiency with electronic record systems and/or Clarity is strongly preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with people of diverse races ethnicities and sexual orientations in a multicultural environment.
• Excellent communication skills professional demeanor sound judgment and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to collaboratively work in community settings but with the capacity to work independently.
• High level of personal accountability for the quality and impact of work.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Google Drive and Dropbox.

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 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 To request a reasonable accommodation or exemption please contact HR at the same email address. Its important to note that these accommodations are not guaranteed.

Driver Positions:

Applicants are required to provide a copy of their valid drivers license and proof of insurance. Job offers are contingent upon a satisfactory driving record.

For 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 no way does the expiration of this introductory period change the fact that all employees are at-will.

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.

BENEFITS & PERKS:

Safe Place for Youth offers a competitive benefit package including comprehensive health coverage 403b with agency contribution and ample paid time off. We also offer unique perks including professional development opportunities that are tailored to your individual career growth.

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 addition the organization will consider employment-qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

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