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    Support Specialist - Los Angeles, United States - The People Concern

    The People Concern
    The People Concern Los Angeles, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Description

    Support Specialist (Sat-Sun) (8am-4:30pm)

    Los Angeles, CA 90013, USA ● Los Angeles, CA, USA Req #11082 Tuesday, May 28, 2024

    Role: Support Specialis
    Reports to: Residential Manager
    Department: Interim Housing
    Location: Lamp Village, 527 S. San Pedro St./ 526 S. Crocker St LA CA, 90013
    Schedule: Saturday-Sunday, 8:00am-4:30pm
    Status: Part-Time, Non-Exempt (Hourly), Non-Management

    Summary

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

    Act as the first point-of-contact for all immediate client needs and requests such as phone use, linens, water, etc.

    Monitor and oversee the floor including communal areas, patios, bathrooms, dorms and showers, ensuring program guidelines are upheld and that the physical site is well-maintained and safe, including general cleaning duties

  • Be visible on the floor at all times and actively engage and welcome clients
  • Conduct regular, thorough walk-throughs of the facility
  • Create a supportive environment to ensure client progress towards stability
  • Attend relevant staff meetings, trainings and retreats as scheduled
  • Oversee client cubicle/bed area maintenance in a trauma-informed manner
  • Facilitate a client engagement activities, such as groups or other activities
  • Complete incident reports, update shift logs, and document in HMIS, as needed and email relevant documents/updates before the end of each shift
  • Develop effective, trusting relationships with clients and use a client-centered approach that includes motivational interviewing, harm reduction, and trauma-informed care
  • Intervene during crises to actively de-escalate situations, with client and staff safety in mind, using non-violent communications skills
  • Work as part of a team to provide comprehensive, integrated care to individuals experiencing homelessness, mental illness, and substance addiction
  • Communicate effectively, and in a timely manner, with management, peers, and clients
  • Maintain client confidentiality at all times, while following agency, state, and HIPAA laws
  • Other duties as assigned

    • Qualifications:

  • High school/GED degree
  • Minimum one (1) year experience in related work
  • Possess effective customer service skills and the ability to handle difficult situations
  • Ability to work independently and think critically
  • Ability to communicate in a language other than English strongly preferred but not required
  • Ability to act in a professional manner regardless of circumstances
  • Commitment to improving the community through empowerment and dignity
  • Familiarity with non-violent crisis intervention
  • Familiarity with issues faced by population served
  • Ability to self-motivate and to appropriately organize and motivate others
  • Computer literate; able to use computerized database system for information management
  • Ability to work as a team member
  • Able to obtain and maintain Food Handlers, CPR and first aid certification
  • Demonstrate an ability to take initiative towards continued professional development

    • Within our shelters, specifically, you should know that what sets us apart is:

  • We create restorative living environments, where clients can thrive while preparing for permanent housing.
  • We prioritize Diversity, Equity & Inclusion among our clients and seek to always create a safe space through cultural competency and humility.
  • We seek not to recreate punitive systems of control or "power over," but rather share "power with" the clients, who are the experts in their own lives.
  • We believe deeply in trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and the housing first model and expect our teams to always uphold these principles.

    • RESPONSIBILITIES COMMON TO ALL AGENCY EMPLOYEES

  • Maintain a safe work environment and confidentiality at all times
  • Be proactive, creative, and flexible in determining, evaluating, researching, and resolving issues
  • Organize and prioritize multiple activities to meet all external and internal deadlines
  • Maintain a professional demeanor that reflects positively on the agency
  • Demonstrate respect and courtesy toward others
  • Able to thrive in a work environment emphasizing teamwork and collaboration
  • Ability to prioritize different tasks with minimal supervision
  • Perform other duties as assigned

    • Equal Opportunity Employer

    The People Concern is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to non-discrimination in employment. We select the most qualified individual for the job based on job-related qualifications regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, credit history, sexual orientation, arrest and court record, genetic information, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or other applicable laws.

    About the People Concern

    The People Concern empowers the most vulnerable among us to rebuild their lives. One of Los Angeles County's largest social services agencies, The People Concern was formed in 2016 in a merger of two trusted social service organizations based in Los Angeles County, OPCC and Lamp Community. Informed by more than fifty-eight years of work in the community, The People Concern is a leading provider of, and advocate for, evidence-based solutions to the multi-faceted challenges inherent in homelessness and domestic violence.

    With compassion and profound respect for those we serve, we provide a fully integrated system of care – including outreach, interim housing, mental and medical health care, substance abuse services, domestic violence services, life skills & wellness programs, and permanent supportive housing – tailored to the unique needs of homeless individuals, survivors of domestic violence, challenged youth, and others who have nowhere else to turn.

    The People Concern's model of integrated and comprehensive care empowers our participants to navigate the multi-faceted obstacles in their lives, become their best selves, and ultimately, connect with and contribute to their communities.

    Benefits & Perks

  • Retirement Planning (403b) & Matching
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Sick Days
  • Employee Assistance Plans (EAP)
  • Voluntary Pet Insurance
  • Discounts on Hotels, Theme Parks, Concerts, Movies, Restaurants & More
  • The People Concern University & Certificates
  • Corporate Discounts
  • Anniversary Gift

    • Other details

  • Pay Type Hourly
  • Min Hiring Rate $
  • Max Hiring Rate $
  • Required Education High School
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