Resident Coordinator (Pregnant & Parenting House)

SAFE PLACE FOR YOUTH • Inglewood, CA

36d • $22

About The Position

As a team member of The Nest Family Housing program, the Site Coordinator provides essential services and support to pregnant and parenting transitional age youth (TAY) who live in our transitional housing program. This position is assigned to the Plymouth site and monitors site safety and youth services. The Site Coordinator is responsible for general oversight of the property, cleanliness, safety, and maintenance. Additionally, the Site Coordinator builds rapport with youth, provides advocacy, coordinates activities/workshops/events, and provides crisis intervention and conflict management. The Site Coordinator works closely with their team and other SPY programs to provide the best services to our youth. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the various factors that contribute to youth experiencing homelessness. Specific knowledge or experience related to youth pregnancy and parenting is ideal.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or related field preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience in case management, counseling or related experience.
• 1-2 years experience providing direct services to high-risk youth including counseling and advocacy.
• Knowledge of social service resources for youth experiencing and at-risk of homelessness.Daily house and property inspection to maintain curb appeal and resident safety.
• Cultural Responsiveness
• A commitment to and passion for the mission, vision, values and culture of SPY
• A willingness to work collaboratively as part of the SPY team and the ability to work harmoniously as part of a diverse workforce
• A devotion to ensuring SPY’s sites remain clean, beautiful, and a hopeful place for all who enter
• A self-starter who is prepared to drive innovative solutions for an emerging organization
• An ability to work in a fast paced environment that requires effective collaboration with a variety of organizations and individuals
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, harm reduction and housing first models
• Must possess great communication and organizational skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Outlook), and Google Drive (preferred)

Responsibilities

• 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, files, and the youth’s living space
• Coordinate and ensure meal support in the program (e.g. food pantry donations)
• Report and document incidents and service requests in a timely manner
• Build relationships with youth, resolve issues, and enforce house rules
• Provide crisis management, conflict resolution, and restorative consequences
• Coordinate volunteers for programming and event needs
• Create and maintain a list of resources and other relevant information in the community
• Coordinate and implement life skills trainings, workshops, activities, events, and programming led by staff, community partners or volunteers.
• Assist in the preparation of required program reports
• Track outcomes, data entry, and assessments as required
• Drive SPY vehicles to transport residents to services and community activities
• Other duties as assigned to support the goals and objectives of the organization.

Benefits

• Safe Place for Youth offers a competitive benefit package including comprehensive health coverage, 403b with agency contribution, and vacation/sick time.
• We also offer unique perks including weekly meditation/mindfulness and professional development opportunities that are tailored to your individual career growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees