Resident Coordinator (FT) Meadow at Melrose

About the role

The Resident Coordinator at the Meadow at Melrose Housing Program supports daily operations of a 24-hour, 60-bed facility serving transitional age youth experiencing housing instability, ensuring safety, cleanliness, and smooth program functioning.

Responsibilities

• Daily house and property inspection to maintain curb appeal and resident safety
• Maintain adequate inventory and storage of program supplies, including snacks, materials for activities, cleaning supplies, laundry soaps, office supplies, etc.
• Aid with program intakes and exits, including preparing intake packets, files, the youth’s living space, and supporting
• Coordinate and ensure meal support in the program (e.g. food pantry donations)
• Report all issues concerning resident health and safety, maintenance or other areas of concern to appropriate managers/point persons within SPY’s Maintenance Department in a timely manner, and track outcomes.
• Interact with and build relationships with program residents, demonstrating the ability to support resident success, solve problems and enforce house rules, and provide crisis response and conflict resolution with and among residents.
• Communicate emerging and outstanding issues to the Housing Programs Manager in a timely manner; work closely with case managers to resolve issues.
• Cook SPY vehicles to transport residents to services and community activities
• Work within established legal and ethical guidelines
• Other duties as assigned to support the mission of the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or any related field is preferred. Related work or lived experience will be strongly considered in place of or in addition to a Bachelor’s degree.
• 2+ years of experience providing direct services to high-risk transition age youth is preferred.
• Working knowledge of child and adolescent social, emotional, and cognitive development, trauma informed care and harm reduction service model is preferred.
• A commitment to and passion for the mission, vision, values and culture of SPY.
• A self-starter who is prepared to drive innovative solutions within the organization.
• Must possess great communication and organizational skills.
• An ability to work in a fast paced environment that requires effective collaboration with a variety of organizations and individuals.
• A valid California driver’s license, auto insurance, and the ability to transport clients seeking housing and other services are required.
• Bilingual Spanish/English a plus.

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 HR@safeplaceforyouth.org. To request a reasonable accommodation or exemption, please get in touch with HR at the same email address.

Driver Position

• 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.