AM Program Aide / Saturday and Sunday / Tujunga

Joyous Ventures; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Joyous Ventures in Los Angeles is seeking a Program Aide to help maintain a safe, respectful living environment for participants in interim housing. You will work closely with behavioral health and case management teams to support daily needs and progress toward stability.

Responsibilities include orienting new participants, monitoring activities, providing emotional support, enforcing policies, conducting hourly wellness checks, and assisting with light housekeeping and inventory.

Qualifications

• Basic ability to respond to medical emergencies with First Aid/CPR.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries while supporting participants.
• Commitment to a drug-, alcohol-, and violence-free living environment.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and orient new participants to the facility and program expectations.
• Assist with participant transitions, including exits and room changes.
• Monitor participant activities in common areas and sleeping quarters.
• Provide basic guidance and emotional support while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Encourage participation in chores, programming, and supportive services.
• Maintain a drug, alcohol and violence-free living environment.
• Educate and consistently enforce program policies and procedures.
• Conduct hourly wellness and safety checks throughout the facility.
• Promptly report compliance concerns, behavioral incidents, or safety risks to supervisors.
• Respond to medical emergencies, administer First Aid/CPR, and follow established protocols.
• Maintain accurate and timely shift documentation, including incident reports and participant observations.
• Light housekeeping.
• Support inventory tracking, supply distribution, and basic room inspections.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassion

Safety awareness

Education

Food Handler Certification

BLS/CPR Certification

Job description

Building Stronger Communities

At Joyous Ventures, we are committed to providing immediate support to individuals and families experiencing homelessness or crisis. Through our dedicated Social Services Team, we help participants navigate available resources and access comprehensive care.

We assist with:

• Securing healthcare services (medical home, dental care, wellness programs)
• Linkages to mental health and substance abuse support
• Guidance with benefits enrollment (health insurance, income support)
• On-site counseling, therapy, support groups, and assistance with emotional well-being and relationship challenges
• Life skills development to foster independence
• Community reintegration through social activities and connections
• Transportation and accompaniment services
• Additional support to achieve long-term housing stability

These services are crucial in promoting the well-being, empowerment, and resilience of our participants—strengthening the broader community in the process.

Job Summary

The Program Aide plays a critical role in maintaining a safe, secure, and respectful living environment for participants residing in Joyous Ventures’ interim housing programs. Working closely with behavioral health and case management teams, the Program Aide supports participants’ daily needs and contributes to their progress toward stability and self-sufficiency. This role combines elements of residential support, safety monitoring, and participant engagement.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Welcome and orient new participants to the facility and program expectations
• Assist with participant transitions, including exits and room changes
• Monitor participant activities in common areas and sleeping quarters
• Provide basic guidance and emotional support while maintaining professional boundaries
• Encourage participation in chores, programming, and supportive services
• Maintain a drug, alcohol and violence-free living environment
• Educate and consistently enforce program policies and procedures
• Conduct hourly wellness and safety checks throughout the facility
• Promptly report compliance concerns, behavioral incidents, or safety risks to supervisors
• Respond to medical emergencies, administer First Aid/CPR, and follow established protocols
• Maintain accurate and timely shift documentation, including incident reports and participant observations
• Light housekeeping
• Support inventory tracking, supply distribution, and basic room inspections

Certifications Required

• Food Handler Certification
• BLS/CPR Certification

Joyous Ventures is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

7:00am -3:30pm
Saturday and Sunday
Part-Time Tujunga