Residential Program Substitute (Overnight) - Homeless Services

Harvest Home•Los Angeles, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Harvest Home is searching for an energetic, motivated, and reliable Residential Program Substitute to maintain a safe and supportive communal living environment among Harvest Home’s residents. The sub will be expected to provide onsite supervision and assistance with daily activities in the absence of the Residential Life Coordinator (RLC) or Overnight Assistant at either the Pico Home or the Venice Home. Overnight Assistant shifts are Monday through Sunday 11:00PM-7AM- Sleeping shift Subs will be asked to cover the above shifts as needed for illness, bereavement, vacation, etc., across both sites Please note that sub shifts may be scheduled in advance or may be requested last minute.

Requirements

An understanding of and sensitivity to issues concerning homelessness, women's health, pregnancy, parenting, trauma, mental health, etc.
Communicates in a solution-oriented manner
Understanding of agency best practices (harm reduction, strengths based perspective, restorative justice, motivational interviewing, trauma informed care)
High self-accountability, sets and strives for high expectations for self and others
Able to establish and cultivate respectful and appropriate relationships with clients of diverse backgrounds
Excellent emotional and relational intelligence
Relational skills and healthy boundaries a must
Strong critical thinking, active listening, and problem-solving skills
Smart Phone Needed

Nice To Haves

Crisis-intervention and/or de-escalation training, skills, and/or experience preferred

Responsibilities

Uphold safety standards, regulations, and policies
Engage in crisis prevention and crisis intervention to de-escalate incidents of potential harm
Provide support to clients as needed during the overnight shift
Respond to emergencies that may arise during the overnight shift. An emergency is anything that required an immediate response and may include maintenance issues in the home (power outage, water leaks, etc.), safety and security of the home, and injury or illness od clients including labor and delivery
Log activities at the beginning and end of shift