POSITION: Stability Manager -Employment Services
DIVISION: Programs – Housing Stabilization
LOCATION: North Hollywood, CA
HIRING RATE: $69,728/annual
WHY JOIN US:
You believe that every person deserves a place to call home. You see that homelessness is a systemic issue and want to be a part of the solution. You are ready to utilize your talent, experience, and creativity towards purpose-driven work. You want to work alongside industry leaders to learn, implement, and pioneer best practices.
LA Family Housing is a leading non-profit agency in Homeless Services and Real Estate Development. With nearly 40 years of experience and 11,000+ people’s lives changed each year, we know what it takes to end homelessness. We take tremendous pride in the emergence of our staff as national leaders in innovation, best practices, and policy within housing production and homeless services. Join the fight to end homelessness and make a difference in people’s lives at LA Family Housing!
THE POSITION:
The Stability Manager – Employment Services plays a crucial role in facilitating employment placement and retention for program participants. Responsibilities include job development, creating employment plans, organizing job fairs, maintaining employment databases, and fostering partnerships with employment-related agencies. Additionally, this position supervises Employment Coordinators and oversees staff management activities.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
- Cultivate and nurture relationships with local employers to create employment opportunities for individuals facing significant employment barriers. Provide specialized support when necessary
- Recruit, train, schedule, supervise, motivate, evaluate, and enforce discipline for staff under direct supervision
- Offer ongoing assistance to employers to ensure job stability and provide employment training to social services staff for improved participant outcomes
- Act as a liaison with GAIN, State Department of Vocational Rehabilitation, local colleges, WorkSource Centers, and Workforce Development
- Coordinate and participate in job fairs and employment events for program clients, promoting client engagement in related activities
- Monitor and document client and employer interactions, maintaining accurate records for statistical reporting. Develop and maintain data and reports to enhance participant service delivery within the Coordinate Entry System
- Attend relevant agency and community meetings as instructed
- Drive personal and agency vehicles as needed for client transportation within Los Angeles County
- Additional tasks, projects, and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor
WHAT YOU’RE SKILLED AT:
- Proficient knowledge of government assistance programs and San Fernando Valley community agencies, including unemployment benefits, state/federal incentive programs, and incentives
- Extensive background in networking and sales, showcasing exceptional networking skills
- Strong leadership qualities with the ability to motivate, mentor, and coach others effectively
- Previous experience working with performance-based outcomes and adherence to established standards
- Excellent interpersonal, communication (both written and verbal), advocacy, and negotiation skills
- Innovative problem-solving abilities, demonstrating a creative approach to resolving challenges
- Proven ability to establish connections and collaborate with stakeholders such as employers, community agencies, and job seekers
- Comprehensive understanding of employer requirements, including identifying job vacancies and matching suitable candidates
- Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish, preferred but not mandatory
- Collaborative team player, capable of working effectively within a team environment
WHAT YOU’VE ACCOMPLISHED:
- Two (2) years of social service experience
- At least one (1) year of relevant management experience
- Experience in job development and career counseling, preferably with people experiencing homelessness
WHAT WE OFFER:
Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 403B Retirement Plan, 529 Education Savings Plan, Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Legal Access Plan, Employee Appreciation Program, Company Sponsored Employee Events, Staff Development, 9/80 Alternative Work Schedule, Paid Sick, Vacation and 13 Observed Holidays, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Eligibility and more!
PHYSICAL DEMANDS, ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS, EQUIPMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Potential physical demands include but are not limited to: walking, climbing stairs, handling, finger/grasp/feel objects and equipment, reaching, communicating, being mobile, repetitive motions, visual activity, driving, and entering buildings. If an accommodation is needed, please inform the Human Resources Department.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
LAFH is committed and proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.
FAIR CHANCE ACT
LA Family Housing will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if LA Family Housing is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing’sFair Chance Act webpage.