1736 Family Crisis Center offers crisis intervention services, including four 24- hour hotlines, as well as longer-term services in client advocacy and outpatient psychotherapy. The residential counseling and support services include shelter programs for (1) runaway and homeless adolescents, (2) domestic violence and human trafficking victims and their children (emergency and transitional programs (3) Homeless prevention and rapid re-housing services for the general population and Veterans and their families. Community outreach programs are provided to educate the public and prevent mental-health problems in the general population and in targeted groups to at-risk populations.
Bridge Residential Care Manager/Site Security (Part-Time)
We are currently seeking part-time Residential Care Managers to provide coverage for our new 15 bed Bridge Home Project. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven, advocate with a passion for community service. This project will directly serve women experiencing homelessness and provide an opportunity to become a part of the launch of a unique experience aimed at resolving the homeless issue affecting Los Angeles County by providing a clear path towards permanent housing.
Please indicate shift of interest (7:30am-4:00pm, 3:30pm-12:00am, and 11:30pm-8:00am)
Qualifications:
- Education or degree in mental health, social services or comparable field desired.
- Previous experience with homeless population, particularly issues related to women experiencing homelessness, in a residential or related living facility and related culture. (combination of education and experience will be considered)
- Knowledge of residential site security issues and ability to enforce all guidelines related to safety
- Knowledge of issues related to women’s poverty, homelessness, mental illness, trauma, substance abuse, health issues.
- Strong knowledge of boundaries, and client focused care, HIPAA, programmatic standards of operation and documentation,
- Familiarity with the Coordinated Entry System, Clarity HMIS and Interim Housing program data requirements strongly preferred
- Familiarity with the Housing First, Harm Reduction and Trauma informed philosophies.
- Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate verbally and in writing
- Knowledge and experience with Service/Emotional Support Animals
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
1736 Family Crisis Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical leaves, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and any other status protected by state or federal law.