Director of Housing at SAFE PLACE FOR YOUTH

Description

JOB TITLE: Director of Housing

REPORTS TO: Senior Director of Housing

SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday (9:00am-5:30pm)

LOCATION: Venice, CA

STATUS: Full-Time, 40 hours/week, Exempt

CELL PHONE: Reimbursement     

DRIVER POSITION: Yes Please reference driving policy

SALARY RANGE: $87,000 - $93,000 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 so that they can thrive, not just survive. 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 is committed to overcoming structural barriers to equity, community collaboration, and innovative youth-focused programming. If you have the skills, passion and collaborative spirit, join our growing team of over 100 employees.

SPY strives to attract and develop individuals who reflect a broad spectrum of diversity, including (but by no means limited to) racial, ethnic, gender identity and socioeconomic dimensions. We believe that inclusion of diverse perspectives is essential to achieving long-term, systemic change. We explicitly seek applications from those who self-identify as coming from historically marginalized populations to enrich and elevate our equity-centered approach to problem-solving.

ABOUT THE ROLE

A member of Safe Place for Youth’s Leadership Team, the Director of Housing will be responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing holistic, client-centered, and innovative housing programs, including Host Home, Roots to Grow, A Bridge Home Sunset, and the Nest Family Housing programs. They will oversee all contractual outcomes and budgetary requirements, as well as monitor programming to ensure effective and equitable resources and services for TAY. They will provide leadership and direction aligned with SPY’s mission and core values.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Lead and implement organizational policies and procedures; participate in organizational and departmental decision-making
• Develop, implement, and oversee all programming within the housing department, including site operations
• Monitor and create policies and procedures; update annually
• Oversee and ensure program compliance with all relevant standards and requirement
• from contractors, partners, and funders 
• Oversee and manage program budgets
• Implement equitable and effective methodologies for the management and oversight of housing contracts
• Strategically allocate resources and services to combat racial disparities in homelessness and cultivate strong partnerships with community providers
• Collaborate within the appropriate CES systems and LAHSA to ensure equitable and inclusive housing placements and maintain occupancy
• Develop program improvement strategies to ensure appropriate services and resources are implemented
• Evaluate programs strategically to establish measurable goals and outcomes; developing and implementing tools to track and evaluate youth data and outcomes; prepare reports to meet grant and internal requirements
• Develop partnerships that enhance and expand programs and increase impact in the community
• Collaborate interdepartmentally across SPY’s departments to integrate and align programmatic goals, strategies, and outcomes
• Oversee data collection, maintenance of youth files, and data tracking systems (e.g. HMIS and CiviCore)
• Increase and expand housing resources and services for youth
• Represent SPY at community, regional, and national conversations about youth homelessness and housing best practices
• Be consistently present on-site to provide direct oversight, support, and problem-solving for staff and youth
• Hire, train, and supervise team members; support professional development and ongoing training
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support the mission of the program and organization

Requirements

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Public Policy, Public Administration or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• 3+ years of relevant experience with TAY experiencing homelessness and/ or housing instability
• 3+ years of professional experience in evaluation and project management, advocacy and coalition building, and managing/supervising
• Best practice models including: Housing First, Positive Youth Development, Authentic Youth Engagement, Motivational Interviewing, Harm Reduction, Trauma-Informed Care, Critical Time Intervention
• Working knowledge of policies, systems, and local programs that impact homeless persons and the related public funding sources, regulations, requirements, and procedures
• Self-Starter skill set, requiring the ability to develop relationships, set a strategy and execute; things are changing fast in our industry, so you’ll need to be highly adaptable and calm under pressure
• A deep understanding of the social and political climate in SPA 5
• Excellent organizational skills
• Supportive and ambitious leader who sets goals and standards
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Homeless Management Information System, and Google Drive
• Must have reliable transportation

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: The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.

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. If not fully vaccinated, weekly COVID-19 testing is necessary depending on the program. Please submit proof of vaccination to [email protected]. 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 limited.

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. Examples of an unsatisfactory driving record include:

• Suspended or revoked license
• Three or more moving violations in the past 36 months
• Any violations, including drugs, alcohol, controlled substances, within the past 24 months
• Reckless driving, including hit and runs, within the past 24 months
• At fault accidents, resulting in fatality or serious injury, within the past 5 years

The motor vehicle record will need to include a review of all states listed on the individual's employment application and resume. See instructions on obtaining your driving record below:

https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/customer-service/request-vehicle-or-driver-records/online-driver-record-request/

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. It is the supervisor’s responsibility to orient the employee and to communicate the expectations of the supervisor and SPY, as well as to evaluate whether the employee has the necessary level of skill, job knowledge, motivation, and attitude to become a regular member of the SPY staff. New employees are also encouraged to seek guidance and assistance during this period. Employees who fail to demonstrate the expected commitment, performance and attitude may be terminated at any time during the introductory period. However, completion of the introductory period does not change or alter the “at-will” employment status. 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 vacation/sick time. We also offer unique perks including weekly meditation/mindfulness and 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.

Please include references in your application