Life School Alumni Success Advisor

Seed House Project•Los Angeles, CA

8d•$25 - $28•Hybrid

About The Position

The Life School Alumni Success Advisor is the primary point of contact for Seed House Project alumni after graduation. Working closely with the Dean of Life School Programs and case managers, the Advisor helps graduates transition into safe, stable housing and remain connected to supportive relationships and services. The role includes housing navigation, building landlord and housing-provider partnerships, developing an active alumni community, coordinating connections to SHP’s therapy team and coaches, and responsibly administering the Alumni Emergency Fund. The Advisor plans and leads one alumni gathering each month, maintains at least monthly check-ins with alumni, supports referrals and scheduling, and verifies compliance with aftercare requirements. The position also involves reviewing and documenting emergency fund requests, preparing recommendations, processing approved payments, maintaining accurate records, and reporting monthly on fund use and aftercare activities. The role is part-time, 20–24 hours per week, non-exempt, and hybrid, with two on-site days weekly split between the Northridge and Beverly Glen locations as program needs require and remaining days remote.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, psychology, or a related field, or equivalent lived and professional experience.
At least 2 years working with transition-age youth, system-impacted young adults, or people experiencing housing instability.
Strong organizational and record-keeping skills, including experience handling funds or financial documentation.
Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office.
Valid California driver’s license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of Los Angeles housing resources; housing navigation or case management experience is a plus.
Training in trauma-informed care, Healing Centered Engagement, or Motivational Interviewing is preferred.
Lived experience in foster care, the justice system, or housing instability is valued.

Responsibilities

Work with the Dean of Life School Programs and case managers to help every graduate leave SHP with housing, a plan, and community support.
Begin housing planning with members 3–6 months before graduation; identify and maintain housing options, and support applications, documents, viewings, leases, tenant rights, and post-move-in stability.
Build relationships with landlords, property managers, and housing providers to expand youth-friendly housing options.
Plan, host, and lead one alumni gathering each month; involve alumni in shaping and co-leading gatherings, and manage logistics, budget, outreach, and attendance tracking.
Maintain at least monthly check-ins with each alumnus by phone, text, or in person.
Connect alumni with SHP’s therapy team, Financial Coach, and Life Coach, and coordinate referrals and scheduling.
Serve as the first point of contact for alumni emergency funding requests and ensure requests comply with SHP’s Emergency Fund protocol and eligibility requirements.
Verify alumni meet aftercare requirements, communicate funding decisions respectfully, and help alumni identify next steps when a request does not qualify.
Prepare recommendations for emergency fund approval, process approved payments, maintain accurate disbursement records, and report fund balance and usage monthly.
Track alumni engagement, goals, and service use in SHP’s records system while maintaining accurate and confidential information.
Prepare monthly aftercare reports for the Dean of Life School Programs and support grant reporting.
Refer alumni to outside employment, education, health, and legal resources when needs exceed SHP services.
Contribute to continuous improvement of Aftercare policies, protocols, and programming.
Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and SHP events as needed.
Represent SHP professionally with partners, landlords, and the community.