SAFE PLACE FOR YOUTH
Location
Inglewood, California
Salary
$22 / HOUR
The Nest Site Associate oversees daily property operations, safety, and cleanliness while providing guidance and coaching to youth residents. They facilitate life-skills workshops, conduct safety checks, and manage documentation to support residents' transition to independent living.
A bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, or a related field is preferred, along with 1-2 years of experience in homeless services or counseling. Candidates must possess strong documentation skills, proficiency in office software, and the ability to work effectively in a diverse, multicultural environment.
$22.00/hr
Safe Place for Youth (SPY) is the leading service provider for youth experiencing or at-risk of homelessness in West Los Angeles. Founded in 2011, our agency offers trauma-informed, low-barrier programs that support young people in exiting the streets and achieving stability. Our robust continuum of care includes street outreach, drop-in services, health and wellness programming, case management, education and employment services, and housing programs.
SPY is a unique social impact agency that values community collaboration and a deep commitment to youth well-being. If you have the skills, passion, and collaborative spirit, join our growing team.
The Nest Site Associate is responsible for general oversight of the property, cleanliness, safety, and maintenance. The Nest Site Associate works closely with each resident/family to provide guidance and coaching on long-term daily living skills, and other identified needs. Together, the team prepares and supports our youth for successful independent living and self-sufficiency.
The Nest Site Associate meets with each youth on-site weekly to conduct room, developmental, and safety checks. While also hosting housing meetings to provide updates and mediations to other residents in the home. Facilitate regular room check sessions with youth, incorporating harm reduction, trauma-informed care, and housing-first approaches, including needs assessments, psychoeducation, advocacy, and referrals. Monitor and document resident safety, child well-being, and overall progress through structured tools and ongoing observation. Provide crisis intervention, de-escalation, mediation, and conflict resolution support as needed. Build rapport with residents using a trauma-informed, youth-centered approach while promoting accountability and restorative practices. Coordinate and facilitate life-skills workshops, programming, youth meetings, and community-building activities. Support all aspects of program operations, including intakes, move-ins, exits, and preparation of resident spaces and documentation. Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including progress notes, incident reports, program logs, and data entry in HMIS and internal trackers. Oversee daily site operations, ensuring safety, cleanliness, organization, and adherence to house expectations. Conduct routine house inspections and manage inventory of supplies, including food, cleaning items, and program materials. Coordinate food resources, including meal support and pantry access for residents. Maintain and update community resources, provide referrals, and coordinate services with external partners and volunteers. Collaborate with internal teams and departments to ensure continuity of care and effective service delivery. Schedule and support transportation for residents to appointments, services, and activities; transport residents as authorized. Participate in internal and external meetings, committees, trainings, and emergency preparedness activities (e.g., drills). Assist with program reporting, outcome tracking, and data collection requirements. Perform site-related errands (e.g., supply pick-ups) and support overall program needs. Perform additional duties as assigned in alignment with program and organizational needs, including the ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: B.A. or B.S. in Psychology, Sociology, or a related field is preferred. 1-2 years of experience in homeless services, counseling, or related experience; or in place of a degree. 2-3 years of relevant experience (preferably with transitional-aged youth) is preferred. Familiarity with Los Angeles social service resources and the ability to creatively problem-solve member issues. Strong written documentation skills required. Proficiency with electronic record systems and/or Clarity is strongly preferred. Ability to work effectively with people of diverse races, ethnicities, and sexual orientations in a multicultural environment. Excellent communication skills, professional demeanor, sound judgment, and strong organizational skills. Ability to collaboratively work in community settings, but with the capacity to work independently. High level of personal accountability for the quality and impact of work. Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Drive, and Dropbox. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Changes in the environment, such as the office or outdoors. Physical effort/lifting, such as sedentary - up to 15-20 pounds at times. SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Mandated Reporting Requirements: All SPY employees are mandated reporters and are legally required to report any reasonable suspicion of child, elder, or dependent adult abuse or neglect.
Effective August 9, 2021, the State Health Officer has mandated that all workers, paid or unpaid, in homeless services organizations must provide proof of vaccination. If eligible for a booster shot, proof of booster is also required. Please submit proof of vaccination to HR@safeplaceforyouth.org. To request a reasonable accommodation or exemption, please contact HR at the same email address. It's important to note that these accommodations are not guaranteed.
Applicants are required to provide a copy of their valid driver’s license and proof of insurance. Job offers are contingent upon a satisfactory driving record.
For driver positions, driving is an essential job function and cannot be reasonably accommodated; employment may be discontinued.
All staff members will be considered introductory employees for the first three months of employment and will not be considered regular employees until the conclusion of this period. SPY reserves the right to extend an employee’s introductory period. In no way does the expiration of this introductory period change the fact that all employees are at-will. Employees continue to have the right to terminate their employment/business relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, and SPY has the same right. The organization, in its sole discretion, may change the job duties, responsibilities and assignments of any position, at any time.
& PERKS: Safe Place for Youth offers a competitive benefit package including comprehensive health coverage, 403b with agency contribution, and ample paid time off. We also offer unique perks including professional development opportunities that are tailored to your individual career growth.
All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. Safe Place for Youth does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status under federal, state, or local law.
Safe Place for Youth is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. In addition, the organization will consider employment-qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
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