Roots To Grow Resident Coordinator (Full-Time) [Sunday-Thursday (1:00pm-9:00pm)] [Live-In]

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 so that they can thrive, not just survive. 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 is committed to overcoming structural barriers to equity, community collaboration, and innovative youth-focused 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 long-term, systemic change. We explicitly seek applications from those who self-identify as coming from historically marginalized populations to enrich and elevate our equity-centered approach to problem-solving.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Resident Coordinator will live on-site at the Mitchell House, in private quarters. The Resident Coordinator will be responsible for general oversight of the property, cleanliness, safety, crisis responses, and conflict management. The Resident Coordinator will also work closely with the resident coordinator of the Radio House, another Roots to Grow transitional living site in Mar Vista. The Resident Coordinator will report to the Transitional Housing Supervisor. This position will require some evening and weekend hours.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Daily house and property inspection to maintain curb appeal and resident safety

Maintain adequate inventory and storage of program supplies, including snacks, materials for activities, cleaning supplies, laundry soaps, office 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 supports in the program, including Food Pantry donations.

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, demonstrating the ability to support resident success, solve problems and enforce house rules, and provide crisis response and conflict resolution with and among 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.

In coordination with SPY program team members, coordinate and implement on-site educational, life skills, and healing arts programs, offered by staff, community partners or other volunteers.

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

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

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 Bachelor’s degree.

2+ years in experience providing direct services to high-risk transition age youth is required.

Working knowledge of child and adolescent social, emotional, and cognitive development, trauma informed care and harm reduction service model is required.

Willing to live on site is required.

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