Site Supervisor, Meadow at Melrose

Safe Place for Youth; United States; On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403b retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Safe Place for Youth in Los Angeles, CA, seeks a Site Supervisor for the Meadow at Melrose interim housing site. You will lead a 60-bed, 24-hour program serving transitional-age youth (18–24), ensuring a trauma-informed, safe, and supportive environment to stabilize and move toward permanent housing.

The role manages staff, coordinates services with case management, drives crisis response, and strengthens community connections. Strong leadership and TAY experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or related work experience will be considered.
• 3–4 years of direct services with high-risk transitional age youth (TAY) required.
• 3–4 years of supportive services for individuals experiencing homelessness.
• Knowledge of Positive Youth Development, Motivational Interviewing, Harm Reduction, Trauma‑Informed Care.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day program operations to maintain a safe, clean environment for residents and staff.
• Supervise and coach a team of resident coordinators, support staff, and case managers.
• Provide crisis intervention and after-hours support, including driving to site emergencies when needed.
• Ensure policies and logs are updated and comply with contracts and licensing.
• Coordinate resident intakes, move-ins, discharges, and referrals to housing and resources.
• Lead staff meetings, professional development, and supervise performance.
• Monitor budgets and ensure program expenses align with guidelines.

Skills

Staff supervision

Crisis intervention

Trauma-informed care

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Driving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Description

JOB TITLE:

Site Supervisor, Meadow at Melrose

REPORTS TO:

Senior Housing Programs Manager

SCHEDULE:

Tuesday-Saturday (3:00pm-11:30pm)

LOCATION:

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

STATUS:

Full-time, 40 hours/week, Exempt

DRIVER POSITION:

Yes [If yes, see driving policy below]

SALARY RANGE:

$70,304 Annually

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 Supervisor, Meadow at Melrose leads the Melrose Interim Housing Program, a 24-hour, 60-bed site serving transitional‑aged youth (18–24) experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles, ensuring a safe, trauma‑informed, and supportive environment where young people can stabilize and move toward permanent housing. This role oversees staff, daily operations, and service coordination while strengthening crisis response, housing placement efforts, and connections to critical community resources. The ideal candidate is a mission‑driven leader with interim housing program experience and a deep commitment to empowering youth through compassionate, youth‑centered care, with specific experience serving TAY experiencing homelessness preferred.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Oversee day‑to‑day program operations, ensuring a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for residents, staff, and visitors.
• Supervise, coach, and evaluate a team of resident coordinators, support staff, and case managers.
• Provide trauma‑informed guidance and crisis intervention to staff and residents, including de‑escalation, mediation, and after‑hours support as needed, including driving to and responding to site‑related emergencies when required.
• Ensure program policies, procedures, and site protocols are consistently followed and updated in alignment with contracts and best practices.
• Ensure staff are conducting regular room checks to monitor resident safety and well‑being; checks are typically performed hourly overnight and at key times during the day, in accordance with program policies and licensing requirements.
• Ensure staff are accurately updating program logs, documenting resident interactions, incidents, and other relevant information in a timely manner.
• Collaborate closely with case management staff to support resident intakes, move‑ins, discharges, and referrals, ensuring residents are connected to housing and community resources.
• Drive to and attend internal meetings, community partner meetings, trainings, inspections, and other off‑site obligations as required.
• Monitor resident engagement in services, encouraging participation in programming, workshops, and case management.
• Manage program compliance, quality assurance, and data integrity; ensure timely and accurate completion of HMIS and internal documentation.
• Support preparation for audits, inspections, and program reporting, ensuring contract deliverables and outcomes are met.
• Conduct regular staff check‑ins, team meetings, and provide opportunities for training and professional development.
• Maintain program budgets and monitor expenses in alignment with financial guidelines.
• Provide on‑site coverage as needed, including nights and weekends, to ensure continuity of operations and resident support when shifts are open.
• Lead performance management for all team members including coaching, disciplinary processes, and assurance that department goals and deadlines are met.
• Provide trauma‑informed strengths‑based supervision and professional development for supervisees.
• Other duties as assigned to support the mission of the organization.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Commitment to the mission, vision, and values of SPY with a passion for housing justice and youth empowerment.
• Bachelors Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or related field is preferred (lived experience or related work experience is strongly considered)
• 3-4 years of experience providing direct services to high‑risk transitional age youth (TAY) is required.
• 3-4 years of experience providing supportive services linkages for individuals experiencing homelessness
• Demonstrated Knowledge of best practice models including: Positive Youth Development, Authentic Youth Engagement, Motivational Interviewing, Harm Reduction, Trauma‑Informed Care, Critical Time Intervention.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills with the ability to foster a collaborative team culture.
• A self‑starter who is prepared to drive innovative solutions within the organization
• An ability to work in a fast paced environment requiring flexibility, problem‑solving, and effective crisis management.

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.