JOB TITLE: Site Associate, Meadow at Melrose

REPORTS TO: Site Supervisor, Meadow at Melrose

SCHEDULE: Saturday-Sunday (3:00pm-11:30pm)

LOCATION: Los Angeles, CA, Meadow at Melrose, On-site

STATUS: Part-Time, 16 hours/week, Non-Exempt

SALARY RANGE: $22.00/hour

ABOUT US:  

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 the wellbeing of youth. If you have the skills, passion, and collaborative spirit, join our growing team.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Site Associate, Meadow at Melrose will work at the Melrose Interim Housing Program, a 24-hour, 60-bed program serving transitional age youth (TAY) experiencing housing instability. The Site Associate, Meadow at Melrose helps create a safe, supportive, and community-centered environment for transitional-aged youth (ages 18–24) experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles. This role builds meaningful relationships with youth, provides crisis support and daily onsite assistance, and helps coordinate engaging activities while ensuring the property remains clean, safe, and welcoming. The ideal candidate is compassionate, reliable, and passionate about empowering young people through trauma-informed, youth-centered care. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• 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. 
• Keeping refrigerators and supply closets organized and stocked (food and cleaning supplies).
• Supporting and co-facilitating activities.
• Taking out trash regularly when it overflows in common areas hallways and the kitchen
• Maintaining the common areas including patio area.
• Conducting daily wellness checks, completing documentation for bed and program logs, and ensuring intake packets are prepared and ready.
• Assist with program intakes and exits, including preparing intake packets, files, the youth’s living space, and supporting. 
• Coordinate and ensure meal support in the program (e.g. food pantry donations)
• Report all issues concerning resident health and safety, maintenance or other areas of concern to appropriate managers/point persons within SPY’s Maintenance Department in a timely manner, and track outcomes.
• interact with and build relationships with program residents, demonstrating the ability to support resident success, solve problems and enforce house rules, and provide crisis response and conflict resolution with and among residents.
• Communicate emerging and outstanding issues to the Housing Programs Manager in a timely manner; work closely with case managers to resolve issues.
• Coordinate volunteers providing services on site.
• Create and make available resource lists and other information to support residents in accessing needed amenities in the neighborhood.
• In coordination with SPY program team members, coordinate and implement on-site educational, life skills, and healing arts programs, offered by staff, community partners or other volunteers.
• Assist in the preparation of required program reports.
• Drive SPY vehicles to transport residents to services and community activities.
• Work within established legal and ethical guidelines.
• Ability to work nights/weekends.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or any related field is preferred. 
• Related work or lived experience will be strongly considered in place of or in addition to a Bachelor’s degree.
• 2+ years of experience providing direct services to high-risk transition age youth is preferred.
• Working knowledge of child and adolescent social, emotional, and cognitive development, and trauma informed care is preferred.
• A commitment to and passion for the mission, vision, values and culture of SPY. 
• A self-starter who is prepared to drive innovative solutions within the organization .
• Must possess great communication and organizational skills.
• An ability to work in a fast paced environment that requires effective collaboration with a variety of organizations and individuals.
• A valid California driver’s license, auto insurance, and the ability to transport clients seeking housing and other services are required.
• Bilingual Spanish/English a plus.
• Subject to criminal and driving background checks.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Drive.

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: The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements: 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. If not fully vaccinated, weekly COVID-19 testing is necessary depending on the program. Please submit proof of vaccination to HR@safeplaceforyouth.org. To request a reasonable accommodation or exemption, please get in touch with HR at the same email address. It's important to note that these accommodations are limited.

NOTE: 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. It is the supervisor’s responsibility to orient the employee and to communicate the expectations of the supervisor and SPY, as well as to evaluate whether the employee has the necessary level of skill, job knowledge, motivation, and attitude to become a regular member of the SPY staff. New employees are also encouraged to seek guidance and assistance during this period. Employees who fail to demonstrate the expected commitment, performance and attitude may be terminated at any time during the introductory period. However, completion of the introductory period does not change or alter the “at-will” employment status. 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.

BENEFITS & PERKS:

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. 

EEO STATEMENT:

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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