Site Associate, Roots to Grow

Safe Place for Youth; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403b retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Safe Place for Youth in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a part-time Site Associate for Roots to Grow. The role focuses on maintaining a safe living environment, overseeing the property, and supporting residents with crisis response and daily needs.

The position requires 2+ years of direct service experience with high-risk youth, trauma-informed care knowledge, and the ability to work nights and weekends. A CA driver license and insurance are required; bilingual skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; related experience considered.
• 2+ years of direct services to high-risk youth required.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care required.
• Ability to work nights and weekends.
• Valid California driver license and auto insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily property inspections to maintain safety.
• Manage program supplies and inventory.
• Assist with client intakes, documentation, and exit evaluations.
• Coordinate food pantry donations and meal supports.
• Report safety and maintenance issues to SPY maintenance in a timely manner.
• Build relationships with residents and enforce house rules.
• Collaborate with housing program staff to resolve issues.
• Coordinate and supervise on-site volunteers.
• Prepare and share resource lists for resident access.
• Support on-site educational and life-skills programs.
• Assist in required program reporting.
• Drive SPY vehicles to transport residents.
• Adhere to legal and ethical guidelines.
• Work nights and weekends as needed.

Skills

Crisis response

Conflict resolution

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Bilingual Spanish/English

Patient and empathetic

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Drive

Job description

JOB TITLE: Site Associate, Roots to Grow

REPORTS TO: Site Supervisor, Roots to Grow

SCHEDULE: Saturday-Sunday (11:00pm-7:30am)

LOCATION: Los Angeles, CA, Roots to Grow, On-site

STATUS: Part-Time, 16 hrs/wk, Non-Exempt

DRIVER POSITION: No [If yes, see driving policy below]

SALARY RANGE: $22.00/hr

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 is responsible for the general oversight of the property, including maintaining cleanliness, supporting site safety, responding to crises, and assisting with conflict resolution. This position reports directly to the Site Supervisor, Roots to Grow and plays an important role in supporting a safe and stable living environment for residents. Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required.

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.
• Assist with program intakes and exits, including preparing intake packets, documentation of requirements, and conducting exit service evaluations.
• Coordinate and assist with food and meal supports in the program, including 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
• Other duties as assigned to support the mission of the organization.

Requirements

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 in experience providing direct services to high-risk transition age youth is required.
• Working knowledge of child and adolescent social, emotional, and cognitive development, and trauma informed care is required.
• 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: All SPY employees are mandated reporters and are legally required to report any reasonable suspicion of child, elder, or dependent adult abuse or neglect.

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. Please submit proof of vaccination to [e-mail]. 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 not guaranteed.

Driver Positions

Applicants are required to provide a copy of their driving record from the Department of Motor Vehicles, along with 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.

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.

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 ample paid time off. We also offer unique perks including 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.