TAY Program Associate – Security & Onsite Support

April Parker Foundation; Long Beach (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

The April Parker Foundation seeks a TAY Program Associate for Security & Onsite Support in Long Beach. This full-time role involves monitoring safety and assisting vulnerable youth and adults in transitional housing. Candidates should have a Guard Card and experience in security or shelter work, with key skills in communication and crisis management.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in residential, security, or shelter work.
• Experience with youth or vulnerable populations is a plus.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Monitor site safety and security through patrols and camera checks.
• Support daily operations including resident check-ins and curfews.
• Assist participants with basic needs like meals and hygiene.

Skills

Communication Skills

Calmness in Crisis

Empathy

Conflict Resolution

Education

Guard Card

Job description

TAY Program Associate – Security & Onsite Support

About April Parker Foundation

The April Parker Foundation (APF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to uplifting underserved communities by providing culturally relevant, supportive services. We believe in empowering individuals, families, and small businesses to create stronger, more stable communities. Through a variety of cultural programs and educational workshops, we promote security, stability, and well-being for those who need it most.

Working at the April Parker Foundation offers a dynamic, mission-driven environment where your work contributes directly to community transformation. Join our team and be part of a compassionate movement for equity and impact.

Job Posting: TAY Program Associate – Security & Onsite Support

Location: Long Beach, CA (On Site)
Position Type: Full-Time | Non-Exempt
Program: Futures First

Pay Rate: $18/hr

Be the Calm in the Storm.

At the April Parker Foundation, we don’t just staff programs—we call forward True Believers . People who lead with presence, serve with purpose, and protect spaces where healing can happen. As a TAY Program Associate – Security & Onsite Support , you’ll help keep our transitional housing sites safe, welcoming, and structured for youth and adults navigating life transitions.

What You’ll Do

• Monitor site safety and security through patrols, camera checks, and rule enforcement.
• Support daily operations including resident check-ins, curfews, and shift logs.
• Assist participants with basic needs like meals, hygiene, and conflict resolution.
• Maintain a trauma-informed presence and de-escalate tense situations calmly.
• Report incidents and facility issues promptly to the Site Supervisor.

What We’re Looking For

• Guard Card (required) and at least 1 year of experience in residential, security, or shelter work.
• Strong communication skills and ability to stay calm in crisis.
• Commitment to dignity, empathy, and safety for all residents.
• Experience with youth or vulnerable populations is a plus.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, including nights and weekends

Success in This Role Looks Like

• The site is safe, calm, and consistently monitored.
• Participants feel respected and supported.
• Rules are enforced with fairness and compassion.
• Documentation is timely and accurate.
• You show up fully—every shift, every time—with professionalism and purpose.

The April Parker Foundation is a Black-led, community-rooted nonprofit advancing social, economic, and health equity. Through our APWay model, we blend innovation, radical heart-centered care, and accountability to transform lives—not just programs.

We Believe In:

· Leading with Purpose

· Speaking Life into Others

· Showing Up Fully—Even When It’s Hard

· Modeling Integrity in All Things

· Protecting the Flame

Ready to create housing justice for youth? Apply today.

The April Parker Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values lived experience, diversity, and inclusion. We are a drug-free workplace and ADA-compliant.