
Job DetailsJob Location: The Carlton - Los Angeles, CA 90062Position Type: Part TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $17.87 - $17.87 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: EducationCompany Description
Abode Communities is a regional non-profit real estate development and property management firm.
Abode Communities Resident Services invests in the long-term success of some 4,100 parents, children, seniors and people with special needs by offering its mission-critical social services programming at 18 residential locations. For families, these complimentary services aims to break the cycle of economic entrenchment through the provision of life skills and job readiness workshops for parents, as well as after-school academic enrichment, college preparatory and scholarship programs for youth and young adults. Specialized services aim to help seniors and people with special needs achieve self-sufficiency and retain their housing. All residents also enjoy access to an abundant referral system, social and community-resource events, and health/green living activities.
Job Description
The Resident Services Department implements and oversees social service programs that will enhance and support a holistic and healthy lifestyle for the individuals and families in low-income housing developments.
Under the supervision of the Resident Services Coordinator (RSC), the Program Leader will assist the RSC with leading the activities in the after-school program and providing support to the overall Beyond Homes program as needed The Program Leader will be responsible for implementing the on-site after-school program, supporting efforts with College Awareness and Assistance, Computer Lab resource centers, and summer programs for youth ages 5-17. The Program Leader will support the RSC in their work with residents’ linkage to resources, work with families or individuals at risk of losing their housing. The Program Leader will support RSC who will work to engage residents with each other, and their greater communities, promoting wellness, and focusing on increasing capacity to earn and meet the needs of their families. The Program Leader will also support RSC with data entry and follow-up related to tracking programs and referrals.
Major Responsibilities
Homework assistance and one to one tutoring when applicable
Encourage enhancement of skills in reading and math – with goal to increase academic achievement
Be a positive role model, mentor and leader
Maintain open communication with parents and staff of Abode Communities
Keep manual and electronic records of activities and attendance
Provide regular documentation and tracking of all program activities via program database[IP2] .
Develop and lead special projects with youth and children
Assist with development of monthly out of school time activity calendars
Attend trainings as needed
Support Beyond Homes program with outreach and community building activities
Support RSC with follow-up to resident needs when specifically directed by RSC
QualificationsRequirements
The Candidate should have strong relational and interpersonal skills with a dedication to work closely with low income residents, some with special needs. The candidate must have the ability to work independently, and under the supervision of Resident Service Coordinator. Must be a self-starter able to carry out work plans and meet goals in a timely and effective manner. Candidate must be willing and able to work within a culturally and ethnically diverse environment. The candidate must possess good interpersonal skills, work well with children, and demonstrate strong organizational skills, with attention to detail and accountability in verbal and written form.
Education/Experience
High School Diploma required
Some experience working with children and/or people
Cultural sensitivity
Equal Opportunity Policy
Abode Communities embraces equal opportunity and diversity is a core value. We define diversity as “Fostering an organizational culture of inclusion, where different experiences and perspectives of those we serve and those with whom we work are respected and valued.” Abode Communities fosters a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment, whether based on race, national origin, gender, gender expression, religion, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other criterion prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain talented people from diverse candidate pools. Applications from traditionally underrepresented communities are encouraged.
Abode Communities was founded in 1968 during the Civil Rights movement as an all-volunteer organization working to address urban inequity through civic engagement, community design, and urban planning. In the mid-1980s, as Los Angeles communities faced severe economic recession, rising housing costs, and a marked increase in homelessness, the organization shifted its focus to the production and preservation of affordable housing.
By year 2000, with a heightened awareness that resident families and seniors needed additional onsite support to retain their housing, Abode Communities assumed the management of its housing portfolio and piloted its signature resident services program, Beyond Homes.
Nearly six decades later, Abode Communities’ interdisciplinary approach to community development continues throughout California, holistically addressing systemic inequities by prioritizing lived experiences, improving long-term economic mobility, and creating long-term housing stability across generations.
Today, Abode Communities owns and operates nearly 50 affordable residential communities serving some 7,300 people throughout California, more than half of which are enriched with complimentary onsite resident services.
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