Activities Coordinator (WH-LSAC)

HAMBURGER HOME INC•Los Angeles, CA

14d•$26 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the WH Director, the Life Skills Activities Coordinator (LSAC) maintains a healthy, trauma informed, and safe environment for all residents. The LSAC works directly with residents and their children to develop the skills necessary for independent living through structured life skills workshops and on-site and off-site community engagement activities. The LSAC schedules, develops, and manages resource-based activities that provide a comprehensive range of culturally sensitive rehabilitative and educational programming for youth and families within the Aviva community. The LSAC serves as the liaison for all in-house and community events, ensuring meaningful engagement with residents, partners, and stakeholders. In addition, the LSAC coordinates volunteers for on-site events, assists with tours of the facility for potential donors and community partners, and oversees agency-wide special initiatives, including the annual holiday toy drive. The LSAC is an energetic self-starter who functions comfortably in a team environment and relates well to residents, co-workers, volunteers, and external representatives. This position requires flexibility, strong time-management skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. The individual must be able to assume a wide range of responsibilities, provide timely responses to requests and deadlines, and work effectively under pressure while maintaining a supportive and trauma-informed approach.

Requirements

Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English
Ability to work effectively as a member of treatment teams
Ability to promptly and thoroughly analyze and respond to a crisis situation
Ability to accurately and completely complete required paperwork in accordance with agency and County regulations
Knowledgeable of principles and practices of community mental health treatment, including interviewing, assessment, individual, family and group counseling
Knowledge of general psychiatric emergency intervention protocols, diagnosis and brief and long-term therapy methods
Must demonstrate knowledge of principles of child, adolescent, and adult psychology
Must demonstrate sound judgment and decision-making skills
Knowledgeable of the laws and regulations related to client’s rights, best practices, voluntary or involuntary inpatient hospitalization
Knowledge of community resources and agencies providing support services for the mentally ill or disabled.
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
Must have excellent time management skills
Bachelor’s Degree in a Behavioral Science or related degree and a minimum of two years of full-time experience working with individuals in a residential setting experiencing in-secure housing, mental health, or substance use disorders.
Ability to exercise considerable initiative and judgment required in planning and arranging recreational events, selection of activities and use of leisure time, and promoting interest in participation in activities.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Ability to independently use a computer and the ability to learn necessary computer programs.
Valid CA Driver’s license
Valid automobile insurance
Tuberculosis clearance
Department of Justice/Fingerprint clearance
Satisfactory completion of health screening
Proof of legal eligibility to work in the United States
Satisfactory driving record
Physical ability to perform Pro-ACT, administer first aid/CPR and operate an agency motor vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual/Spanish preferred
Experience in group, social or recreational work is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and facilitate life skills and education classes for residents on a weekly basis and as needed.
Identify creative ways to maximize engagement of residents and their children to participate in weekly groups.
Maintain at minimum monthly calendars of events for staff and residents.
Coordinate volunteers that come to the facility to provide services for the residents.
Responsible for community engagement and connecting resources to residents.
Responsible for educating and introducing our residents to community enrichment activities.
Facilitate presentations and provide resources to staff as needed related to life skills and upcoming events/activities.
Facilitate and plan on-site events and celebrations for residents of the Wallis House.
Appropriately document the residents’ activities and program participation in the electronic health record.
Assure all supplies and donations are consistently organized and inventoried.
Promote social skills through resident participation in all activities and special events.
Maintain regular, consistent, and timely attendance.
Maintain confidentiality as required by Aviva, HIPAA, and other regulatory agencies.
Assist with organizing and acquiring items for the Boutique, Incentive Store & Resource closet on site at the WH as well as the Franklin site.
Coordinate food pantry items for WH alumni as well as community when needed.
Provide trauma informed care – participate in trauma informed training as assigned.
Sensitive and responsive to the cultural differences among the agency’s client/resident population
Train Aviva Staff and residents on relevant topics as needed
Actively participate in quality improvement projects
Provide crisis intervention to residents if applicable.
Actively participate in mandatory trainings, in-services and meetings.
Assist with the operations of the front desk when necessary.
Assist during emergency situations. Direct emergency response personnel, residents, their children and staff. Assist with evacuating the building if necessary.
Maintain confidentiality as required by Aviva, Licensing, HIPAA, and other regulatory agencies.
Other duties as assigned