POSITION: Enrichment Coordinator

DIVISION: Programs- Permanent Supportive Housing

LOCATION: North Hollywood, CA

HIRING RATE: $24.91/hour

WHY JOIN US:

You believe that every person deserves a place to call home. You see that homelessness is a systemic issue and want to be a part of the solution. You are ready to utilize your talent, experience, and creativity towards purpose-driven work. You want to work alongside industry leaders to learn, implement, and pioneer best practices.

LA Family Housing is a leading non-profit agency in Homeless Services and Real Estate Development. With 40 years of experience and 13,000+ lives changed each year, we know what it takes to end homelessness. We take tremendous pride in the emergence of our staff as national leaders in innovation, best practices, and policy within housing production and homeless services. Join the fight to end homelessness and make a difference in people’s lives at LA Family Housing!

THE POSITION:

The Enrichment Coordinator will play a crucial role in the development and execution of a comprehensive program designed to enhance the lives of adults, seniors, families, and children residing in Permanent Supportive Housing Project Based sites. This position will be responsible for creating and implementing a schedule of weekly and monthly educational and social activities that will foster a sense of community and promote stabilization among our residents. Responsibilities will include creating and maintaining relationships with community partners, as well as designing and implementing programming that aligns with the unique needs of our residents. Additionally, the Enrichment Coordinator will be responsible for tracking and reporting on the success of the programs designed and implemented.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Conduct assessments of the needs and interests of residents through surveys and personal interviews
• Plan, organize, and oversee on-site meetings, social activities, and educational programs for adults, seniors, and children that align with the unique needs of our residents
• Identify and connect residents with community resources to support their housing needs (such as low-cost health insurance, food programs, employment, and government entitlements) and provide assistance with the application process
• Develop and implement a curriculum and event calendar that supports life skills and overall well-being in alignment with the Housing First model, and helps tenants sustain self-sufficiency
• Facilitate and supervise monthly calendar activities, as well as develop and manage a calendar and articles for the monthly community newsletter
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with service teams, clinical teams, property managers, community partners, and volunteers
• Maintain organization of physical space and administrative paperwork and assist residents in using the on-site computer lab
• Outreach to the community through automated calls, flyers, and door-to-door visits, and refer residents to appropriate agencies and provide support for follow-through
• Collect and report data regarding resident and volunteer programs; provide a safe and nurturing environment for all residents; and implement developmentally-appropriate curriculum for residents of various ages and abilities in the areas of Health and Wellness, Art and Crafts, Multiculturalism, Service Learning, Technology, and Performing Arts

OTHER

• Participate in agency and community meetings as directed by supervisor
• Drive personal vehicle in and around Los Angeles County and periodically drive agency vehicles
• Perform additional tasks, projects and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

WHAT YOU’RE SKILLED AT:

• Demonstrated proficiency in working with diverse, vulnerable, and high-need populations, including individuals from marginalized communities who may have mental illness, concurrent disorders, a history of homelessness, and people with special needs
• Proven experience in conducting community and individual needs assessments through a lens of equity and inclusivity, and in planning, initiating, and managing projects that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)
• Experience in coordinating services with teams of stakeholders, including residents, through a DEI perspective and building partnerships with diverse organizations and community groups
• Experience with partnership development and management and evaluation
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and leadership abilities, with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, and experience with working with multilingual and multicultural communities is a plus
• HMIS and CHAMP experience highly desired

OTHER

• Maintains and executes confidential information according to HIPAA standards
• Obtain and maintains CPR/First Aid Certification
• Ability to pass post offer Tuberculosis (TB) clearances
• Travel is a regular duty for this position and is required 50% of the time
• Use of a personal vehicle to travel between worksites and other locations is required
• Must have and maintain a valid California Driver’s License and auto insurance in good standing
• Ability to work a 9/80 work schedule and be flexible with working weekends

WHAT YOU’VE ACCOMPLISHED:

• Minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in social services, with a strong focus on working with marginalized and diverse communities
• Minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience in volunteer coordination, event planning, and/or curriculum development

WHAT WE OFFER:

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 403B Retirement Plan, 529 Education Savings Plan, Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Legal Access Plan, Employee Appreciation Program, Company Sponsored Employee Events, Staff Development, 9/80 Alternative Work Schedule, Paid Sick, Vacation and 13 Observed Holidays, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Eligibility and more!

PHYSICAL DEMANDS, ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS, EQUIPMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Potential physical demands include but are not limited to: walking, climbing stairs, handling, finger/grasp/feel objects and equipment, reaching, communicating, being mobile, repetitive motions, visual activity, driving, and entering buildings. Employees may have interactions with participant pets. If an accommodation is needed, please inform the Human Resources Department.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

LAFH is committed and proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.

FAIR CHANCE ACT

LA Family Housing will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if LA Family Housing is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing’s Fair Chance Act webpage.

Qualifications

Experience

Required 1 year

Experience in volunteer coordination, event planning, and/or curriculum development

Experience in social services, with a strong focus on working with marginalized and diverse communities.