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Downtown Women's Center · 8 hours ago

Coordinator - Day Center, PT

Los Angeles, CA

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$25.25/hr - $25.25/hr

Downtown Women's Center is looking for a Part-Time Coordinator to support the functions of their Day Center located in Skid Row, Los Angeles. The Coordinator will facilitate basic needs services, ensure a safe environment for participants, and organize enrichment activities that foster engagement and well-being.

Non-profit Organization Management

No H1B

Responsibilities

Help coordinate daily Day Center operations, including opening and closing procedures, clean-up, implementation and oversight of enrichment activities

Provide direct services to 200+ participants daily, including managing sign-ups for showers, case management and laundry and providing referrals, hygiene products, clothing and food

Ensure a safe and welcoming indoor and outdoor environment: greet guests and visitors, respond to requests, address complaints, intervene in and de-escalate situations, provide support to staff, problem-solve issues in a timely manner, provide crisis intervention when needed and reinforce Day Center guidelines to maintain structure and safety for participants

Ensure in-kind donations are received, stored, and organized following organizational policy; distribute resources directly to participants as appropriate

Assist with outreach to develop new resources as directed

Lead, train and monitor peer leaders, interns and volunteers in the provision of services- assist with identifying and assigning projects and tasks where volunteers and interns can be utilized

Comply with local, state, and federal laws and regulations around confidentiality and mandated reporting

Assist with Day Center tracking and data entry as needed

Assist with meal distribution

Other duties assigned to support the mission of the organization

Qualification

Crisis interventionDirect service provisionData collection toolsMicrosoft Office SuiteTrauma-informed careMotivational interviewingHarm reductionCultural humilityActive listeningProblem-solvingTeamworkCommunication skillsFlexibility

Required

Education in psychology, social work, or a related field preferred

Direct service provision with homeless or high-risk population preferred

Excellent active listening and crisis intervention skills with ability to exercise and model good judgment

Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities, including proficiency in balancing direct service responsibilities and record-keeping

Crisis intervention experience, and familiarity and comfort working with issues related to homelessness, including substance abuse, mental health issues, and histories of trauma

Knowledge of data collection tools to track client progress

Able to solve problems by being resourceful and using creativity

Knowledge of the complex barriers surrounding women's homelessness

Utilize Evidence Based Practices in service delivery such as Trauma-Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing, and Harm Reduction

Ability to be flexible with hours when needed

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Ability to build and maintain trusting relationships with community stakeholders and health and social service providers

Strong administrative skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) required

Oral and written fluency in English required, Spanish a plus

Excellent active listening and problem-solving skills with ability to exercise and model good judgment

Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills; proven ability to communicate with diverse audiences

Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities, including proficiency in balancing direct service responsibilities with effective record keeping

Cultural humility: knowledge of communities that are disproportionately represented in the homeless population (communities of color, LGBTQ+ etc.)

Comply with local, state, and federal laws and regulations around confidentiality and mandated reporting

Professional attitude; team- and service-oriented, friendly, and positive

Valid California Driver's License, active car insurance, and good driving record required

Must be a CA resident and live no more than 80 miles from DWC; must be available for in-person meetings at DWC

Must provide documentation of a negative TB test result within the last twelve months, on first day of hire

Background check required

Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. DWC does not sponsor employment visas, such as H-1B

Company

Downtown Women's Center

The Downtown Women’s Center (DWC) is the only organization in Los Angeles focused exclusively on serving and empowering women experiencing homelessness and formerly homeless women.

Founded in 1978