Healing Arts Coordinator Part-Time

Description

JOB TITLE: Healing Arts Coordinator (Part-Time)

REPORTS TO: Manager of Community Programs

SCHEDULE: Saturday - Sunday (9:00am-3:30pm)

LOCATION: Venice, CA  

STATUS: Part-Time, 13hrs weekend,, Non-Exempt

CELL PHONE: Reimbursement for use  

DRIVER POSITION: No [if yes, please reference driving policy]

SALARY RANGE: $22.00 - $23.00/hr

ABOUT US:

Safe Place for Youth (SPY) is the leading service provider for youth experiencing or at-risk of homelessness in West Los Angeles. Founded in 2011, our agency offers trauma-informed, low barrier programs that support young people in exiting the streets and achieving stability so that they can thrive, not just survive. Our robust continuum of care includes street outreach, drop-in services, health and wellness programming, case management, education and employment services, and housing programs. 

SPY is a unique social impact agency that is committed to overcoming structural barriers to equity, community collaboration, and innovative youth-focused programming. If you have the skills, passion and collaborative spirit, join our growing team of nearly 100 employees.

SPY strives to attract and develop individuals who reflect a broad spectrum of diversity, including (but by no means limited to) racial, ethnic, gender identity and socioeconomic dimensions. We believe that inclusion of diverse perspectives is essential to achieving long-term, systemic change. We explicitly seek applications from those who self-identify as coming from historically marginalized populations to enrich and elevate our equity-centered approach to problem-solving.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

A member of the Access Center team, the Healing Arts Coordinator will work at SPY’s Access Center location in Venice to provide services for SPY members experiencing homelessness. The Healing Arts Coordinator will coordinate arts related programming, activities and events, while maintaining a safe and therapeutic art room. The Coordinator will also connect and communicate with SPY youth artists through their own artistic expression and through collaborative art projects.

An exciting aspect of this role will be supporting the restructure of the Access Center’s engagement model into an arts and empowerment center. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of direct service to at-risk populations and trauma-informed care. Specific knowledge or experience related to transitional aged youth experiencing homelessness is a plus.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• SPY Member support in the art room and during drop-in service hours to increase their knowledge of what services and resources are available and how to access them 
• Greet and build rapport with SPY members, helping connect to services, programs, and partners 
• Responsible for tidying the art room and ensuring tools and supplies are cared for 
• Assist visiting facilitators during their sessions and workshops by recruiting member participation, attending sessions, and assisting with set-up and clean-up 
• In collaboration with community programs, evaluate member needs and requests to identify new workshops and classes to introduce to the Healing Arts program  
• Support data collection efforts by distributing, collecting, and inputting survey and attendance data 
• Establish authentic, positive, and supportive relationships with members and provide/welcome feedback 
• Promote and coach peers to engage in their mental health and developmental health management plans and goals 
• Facilitate community members’ access to mental health-related services, including but not limited to information and instruction on the appropriate use of resources, overcoming barriers to obtaining needed care and social services 
• Act as a liaison on behalf of community members to follow up with health management/care plans and providers 
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

SKILLS YOU’LL NEED: 

• A commitment to and a passion for the mission, vision, values, and culture of SPY 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that requires attention to detail and effective collaboration with a variety of organizations and individuals 
•   Written and verbal communication skills 
• Life and Lived Experience: have learned lessons from circumstances and others and applied them to personal development 
•  Ability to work and communicate respectfully within a context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds 
• Experience using technology; social media, database systems, google, Microsoft  
• Ability to work weekends 

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years experience in social service setting with youth desirable is preferred, but not required.
• Minimum of 2 year experience in an educator or employment services environment is required.
• 1-2 years of experience working in homeless services is preferred.
• Strong computer skills and knowledge including word processing, database operations, spreadsheets and other software systems.
• Ability to coordinate and/or oversee the successful completion of projects.
• Experience working with homeless and at-risk youth.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, including organizational, detail, and interpersonal.
• Must have reliable transportation, valid California driver’s license and proof of current insurance.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Changes in the environment, such as the office or outdoors.
• Physical effort/lifting, such as sedentary- up to 15-20 pounds at times.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

Mandated Reporting Requirements: The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.

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. If not fully vaccinated, weekly COVID-19 testing is necessary depending on the program. Please submit proof of vaccination to [email protected]. To request a reasonable accommodation or exemption, please get in touch with HR at the same email address. It's important to note that these accommodations are limited.

Driver Positions:

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.  Job offers are contingent upon a satisfactory driving record. Examples of an unsatisfactory driving record include:

• Suspended or revoked license
• Three or more moving violations in the past 36 months
• Any violations, including drugs, alcohol, controlled substances, within the past 24 months
• Reckless driving, including hit and runs, within the past 24 months
• At fault accidents, resulting in fatality or serious injury, within the past 5 years

NOTE: All staff members will be considered introductory employees for the first three months of employment and will not be considered regular employees until the conclusion of this period. SPY

reserves the right to extend an employee’s introductory period. In no way does the expiration of this introductory period change the fact that all employees are at-will. It is the supervisor’s

responsibility to orient the employee and to communicate the expectations of the supervisor and SPY, as well as to evaluate whether the employee has the necessary level of skill, job knowledge, motivation, and attitude to become a regular member of the SPY staff. New employees are also encouraged to seek guidance and assistance during this period. Employees who fail to demonstrate the expected commitment, performance and attitude may be terminated at any time during the introductory period. However, completion of the introductory period does not change or alter the “at-will” employment status. Employees continue to have the right to terminate their employment/business relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, and SPY has the same right. The organization, in its sole discretion, may change the job duties, responsibilities and assignments of any position, at any time.

BENEFITS & PERKS:

Safe Place for Youth offers a competitive benefit package including comprehensive health coverage, 403b with agency contribution, and vacation/sick time. We also offer unique perks including weekly meditation/mindfulness and professional development opportunities that are tailored to your individual career growth. 

EEO STATEMENT:

All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. Safe Place for Youth does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status under federal, state, or local law. 

Safe Place for Youth is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. In addition, the organization will consider employment-qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

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