Coordinator, Youth Homeless Systems Improvement (YHSI)* (Term) en Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority

About the Department

The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) seeks motivated professionals who want to use their talents and skills to make a difference.  Our 750+ FTE staff are adaptive problem solvers and passionate about enriching people’s lives.  If you are mission-driven, dedicated to superior service and support, and can diligently work independently and in a collaborative environment, join our team.  LAHSA is leading the fight to end homelessness in LA County.  Here, not only would your work have a real impact on the community, but we also offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. 

Created in 1993, LAHSA is a joint powers authority of the city and county of Los Angeles.  As the lead agency in the HUD-funded Los Angeles Continuum of Care, we coordinate and manage over $800 million annually in federal, state, county, and city funds for programs providing shelter, housing, and services to people experiencing homelessness.  

The LAHSA team for this project will work with YHSI's regional partners (CEO-HI, LAE, DCFS, DMH, Long Beach CoC and Cross Systems Learning Table) to conduct comprehensive assessments of current systems, identify gaps and opportunities for improvement, and develop actionable plans to enhance service delivery for youth experiencing homelessness. The newly hired staff will engage deeply with local communities, fostering partnerships with youth-serving organizations, decision makers, service providers, and other relevant stakeholders. The dedicated efforts of this newly expanded team will be crucial in driving systemic change, ultimately leading to a more effective and compassionate response to the needs of vulnerable young people in the region. 

The functions listed below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities. 

Position Duties

• Ability to drive and has safe and reliable transportation to attend meetings in the community
• Oversee program structures to ensure that they meet the required standards.
• Advocates for youth voices and meets with Youth Action Boards within each Service Planning Area.
• Help to assist with funding review and/or spend down of the Youth CES portfolio. 

• Providing input to the design and implementation of the YHSI needs assessment.
• Engaging county departments (CEO-HI, DCFS, DMH), the LAE, and Long Beach CoC in designing and implementing policy and funding changes to improve the homeless response, mental health, and child welfare system for young people.
• Collaborating with LAE and County CEO-HI to design an annual youth conference.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Understanding of Trauma-informed care and strong cultural competency
• Knowledge of the LA CoC Homeless Information Management System (HMIS).
• Excellent people skills, specifically customer service skills and a capacity for collaboration and interpersonal relationships
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to express technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong organizational skills with a strong attention to detail
• Intermediate level of computer software programs specifically, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point and Outlook)
• Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects and timelines
• Advanced communication skills, and the ability to communicate with all levels of management, staff and external clients, especially those who are not well versed in computer technology
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse community and organizational groups

Other Qualifications

• Lived experience accessing housing services systems such Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and the Department of Mental Health (DMH) in Los Angeles County.

• Any combination of extensive and applicable work experience and educational credentials to perform the above duties successfully.  

• Bi-lingual Spanish preferred.

License Requirement

• A valid California Class C driver's license is required at the time of hire. Employees must have a good driving record for a minimum of three (3) years. 

Additional Information: LAHSA has adopted a hybrid telework policy requiring employees to work onsite at our Los Angeles office a minimum of two (2) days per week. Applicants must be able to meet this onsite requirement, with or without a reasonable accommodation. LAHSA is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] to initiate the interactive process.
The Chief Executive Officer or designee may change the schedule of positions between hybrid and fully onsite as necessary to accomplish LAHSA's business needs.

Term
 Full-time, Non-Exempt, Temporary ending April 30, 2027.  Continuation of employment is contingent upon funding availability.

Applicants may make a reasonable accommodation request for this job by calling the Human Resources Department at (213) 683-3333; or via email at [email protected].

We are an Equal Opportunity / E-Verify Employer

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