Transitional Housing Evening Site Supervisor

Safe Place for Youth; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 81,000; Full 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 is seeking a Transitional Housing Evening Site Supervisor to oversee the Pico-Union program serving TAY experiencing housing instability. You will supervise a team of resident coordinators, support staff, and case managers to ensure safety, cleanliness, and supportive services.

The role includes coaching staff, triaging referrals, conducting intakes and move-ins, liaising with partners, and ensuring HMIS documentation, contract compliance, and timely reporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or related lived experience strongly considered.
• 3-4 years direct services to high-risk TAY required.
• 3-4 years accessing social services (homeless services, DCFS, probations, DPSS) required.
• Knowledge of Housing First, PYD, Motivational Interviewing, Harm Reduction, trauma-informed care.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day program operations to ensure safety and a welcoming environment.
• Supervise, coach, and evaluate a team of staff and case managers.
• Provide trauma-informed guidance and crisis intervention as needed, including after-hours driving to site-related emergencies.
• Ensure program policies and site protocols align with contracts and best practices.
• Maintain logs, HMIS data, and timely reporting; monitor compliance and budgets.
• Coordinate referrals, intakes, move-ins, and connections to housing resources.
• Drive to meetings, trainings, and off-site obligations as required.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Crisis Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or related field

Job description

JOB TITLE: Transitional Housing Evening Site Supervisor

REPORTS TO: Director of Housing

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

LOCATION: Los Angeles, CA, Pico-Union, On-site

STATUS: Full-Time, 40 hrs/wk, 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 Transitional Housing Evening Site Supervisor will oversee the operations and services of the Pico-Union Transitional Housing Program serving transitional age youth (TAY) experiencing housing instability. The Transitional Housing Evening Site Supervisor will supervise a team of resident coordinators, support staff, and case managers, ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of residents and staff. This includes ensuring staff conduct regular room checks, update program logs, maintain a clean and welcoming environment, and coordinate with security as needed. The Transitional Housing Evening Site Supervisor will support case managers with triaging referrals, conducting intakes and move-ins, and connecting residents to housing and community resources. They will also provide coaching, training, and supervision to staff, review documentation, complete regular reporting, ensure compliance with program policies and contracts, and liaise with partner organizations.

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.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission of the program and organization, including driving to and fulfilling job-related responsibilities as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s 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 accessing social services (homeless services, DCFS, probations, DPSS)
• Demonstrated Knowledge of best practice models including: Housing First, 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 - 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.

EOE 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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