Residential Program Substitute (Residential Life Coordinator) - 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. Position Schedule: RLC shifts are Monday through Sunday 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM 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

Organized with the ability to balance multiple competing priorities
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

Guide residents through scheduled activities
Ensure daily chores are completed by residents
Assist women with babies and household activities as necessary
Support residents in upholding Harvest Home policies
Respond to any emergencies that may arise
Facilitating dinner, including attendance, participation, and opportunities for connections/building community over dinner discussions
Supporting clients in practicing life skills (chores, cooking, timeliness, etc)
Ensuring the safety and security of the home through proper end-of-shift lock up protocol
Secure the residents in the home by curfew and lock-up at the end of shift
Supporting a client by driving them to the hospital when in labor; or assisting with driving them home from the hospital after birth
Log activities at the beginning and end of shift
Responding to emergencies