OSITION:Program Specialist

LOCATION:Former Foster Youth Program, Los Angeles

CLASSIFICATION:Full time 40 hours, non-exempt

REPORTS TO:Intake Manager

POSITION START:ASAP

COMPENSATION:$32-$34/hour

TO APPLY:https://app.trinethire.com/companies/20343-a-sense-of-home/jobs/117468-program-specialist

WORK SCHEDULE:Tuesday-Saturday 8:30am-5pm (subject to change based on program needs) Primarily in-person with some work from home hours

PREFERENCES:Spanish-speaking preferred

ORGANIZATIONAL MISSION

A Sense of Home strives to prevent homelessness by creating first-ever homes and a community for youth aging out of foster care. 50% of those struggling with homelessness are former foster youth. The homeless crisis can only end through prevention.

POSITION PURPOSE

The Program Specialist (PS) is responsible for supporting the onboarding of new applicants who will receive services with A Sense of Home. The PS is the first point of contact for a former foster youth interested in receiving our services, playing an important role in ensuring that a young person is receiving all of the support and resources they need in order to thrive. The PS collects documentation from new applicants and reviews them to confirm eligibility before moving applicants on to the interview process, conducted by the Intake Manager (IM). The PS works closely with the IM to identify furniture and resource needs for applicants, and conducts weekly check-ins with recipients scheduled for services. The PS also provides resource navigation for individuals before and after they receive services, works to identify external organizations who can partner with ASOH to increase access to wraparound services, and supports with the volunteer recruitment and engagement at Home Creations, pop-up style events whereby homes are fully furnished with groups of volunteers and staff. The PS also supports other administrative program duties for the scholarship program and events. ASOH seeks a PS who is a careful listener and is eager to connect individuals to an ongoing community of care.

DIVERSITY EQUITY AND INCLUSION

ASOH is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and strongly encourages people of color, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those with protected class backgrounds to apply. We value the individuals that we hire and look forward to creating a positive w…