Community Development Coordinator

 Community Development Coordinator 

Community Development Coordinator :

PROGRAM: Hope & Housing Accelerator Program 

STARTING WAGE:$20.00 - $23.00 an hour

HOURS PROVIDED: Part -Time ( 20 - 30 hours a week) 

DRIVING: Required 

REPORTS TO: Housing & Community Housing Supervisor 

HOURS ON DUTY: W-Sun: 8pm-12am 

Overview

We believe homelessness doesn't start with the absence of a home but rather the absence of HOPE. Through physical housing, our unique hope accelerator, and psychological wrap-around services, we give young people the support they need to not only find future housing and employment opportunities but also their own personal purpose which will stay with them for the rest of their lives. 

We believe that your trauma can transform your experience into a divine purpose. We think of our house in Northridge  LA as a little family (as this literally is our founder’s family home) and we call our youth members — similar to family “members.” 

Our commitment to our staff wellness, development and experience:

Seed House Project is committed to supporting our hard working staff by creating a work environment that builds relationships, careers and experiences through collaboration and transparent communication.

Expectations

You wake up every morning with a unique sense of empathy and excellence, and a commitment to the greater good. You treat all people with respect and when someone else is suffering, you are the rock that gets them grounded. You see yourself as someone who is truly of service, but in practice, you’re a proactive self-starter, who knows how to juggle varying priorities, and project management is your superpower. You’re emotionally aware, but not a pushover and know the responsibility of deadlines because you always keep them.

You have parts of you that are creative and you thrive at creating systems and events from mere ideas. While other people may find such a task overwhelming, to you it’s the opposite —it’s exciting.

This job is  ✅:

• Leadership plain and simple. It involves seeing a vision through from start to finish and having the management skills to build out the right team of interns to support you.

•  Collaborative. We have a small and talented team that sometimes requires all hands on deck. You must know how to partner with team members, other organizations, and our members.

•  About connecting the dots. You must know how all the systems of our company and mission play together in order to build out a membership experience that’s harmonious and effective.

• Constantly seeking creative, efficient ways to support a great learning environment for our members. Seed House Project has an art studio on-site so don’t be surprised if you’ll be whipping out a paintbrush in your first week!

• Genuinely valued. You are the metaphoric mom and pop of Seed House Project and literally the glue that holds it all together. You make our programs possible and unlock the future of our members, who are hungry for better opportunities and employment.

This job is NOT ❌:

• A typical part- time job. You’re a part-time member and we respect your life outside of our work together, but we do serve individuals who have experienced serious trauma so you may have to hop on a call to support members emotionally and holistically. We have boundaries around our time, but not our commitment to the individuals we serve.

• Self-promotional or ego-driven.  We are a team where our focus is serving others and getting young people from a place of hopelessness (and homelessness) to hopefulness through our hope accelerator. 

• Paid volunteer position. Even though it’s part-time, every member of our team is part of the family and we treat this role with the respect of a full-time employee. You gotta be ready to roll up your sleeves and make a difference!

Is this you?:

• You get things done.
• You are proactive. 
• You are a problem solver.
• You are a communicator and operator.
• You believe that self-work is teamwork.
• You are data-driven and can geek out on data.
• You are a coach at heart so when our members win, you win!
• You listen well, but also know how to ask the right questions.
• You love meeting new people and giving them a great experience.

Programs & Services Oversight

• Adhere to and promote SHP values in accordance with SHP member behavioral policies
• Be an SHP ambassador at all times with staff, members and guests.
• Collaborate with SHP Directors (ADs) to develop cross program collaboration opportunities 
• Assist SHP team in enhancing and enforcing overall SHP policies and procedures
• Attend all required meetings
• Adhere to the highest ethical and professional standards and values at all times
• Perform other duties as assigned

**Job Summary:**

Seed House Project is seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate Community Coordinator to oversee and enhance community engagement within our supportive housing program. As the Community Coordinator for Homes, you will play a pivotal role in creating a sense of belonging and support for our residents, as well as fostering a positive and thriving community atmosphere within our housing facilities.

**Key Responsibilities:**

Community Building

1.  Develop and implement strategies to build a strong and supportive community environment within SHP's housing facilities.
2. Organize and facilitate community-building activities, workshops, and events to encourage social interaction and skill development among residents.
3. Promote a sense of belonging and inclusivity, ensuring that all residents feel valued and heard.
4. In collaboration with Housing & Community Superviser, creating quarterly “Power Full Experiences Projects” Introducing our members to opportunities they never thought possible. 

Member Support:

1. Act as a primary point of contact for our members, addressing their concerns, needs, and requests.
2.  Assist the members in accessing supportive services, including job resources, life skills training, and educational opportunities.

Conflict Resolution

1.  Mediate and resolve conflicts or disputes among residents, promoting peaceful and harmonious living environments.
2.  Collaborate with appropriate staff to address and mitigate any issues related to housing, safety, or community dynamics.

Partnership and Resource Coordination:

1. Cultivate relationships with local community organizations, service providers, and volunteers to enhance the support network available to residents.
2.  Connect residents with external resources and opportunities for personal growth, employment, and education.

Program Evaluation and Reporting:

1. Collect data and feedback from residents to evaluate the effectiveness of community-building efforts and resident satisfaction.
2. Prepare regular reports on community engagement activities, outcomes, and challenges for program improvement.
3. Reporting incident reports and filling out night logs 

Other Things of Note:

• We encourage anyone to apply may be interested, even if you feel you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications above. We believe that everyone has potential and possibility in them and want people in our team who have been traditional underdogs because we have a fighting spirit.

 About Seed House Project

Seed House Project is a 501c3 in North Ridge, LA that focuses on youth homelessness and self-development. We support and inspire Transitional Age Youth in the Los Angeles area who are experiencing homelessness by providing them with housing, alongside wrap-around psychological services, and personal development.

78% of our former members have maintained housing and employment independently after our program. We currently partner with Village Family Services, which serves as the TAY Coordinated Entry System lead agency for the San Fernando Valley. We also work closely with Guardian Scholars (on-campus academic support programs for former foster youth in college), CSUN, Pierce College, Valley College, Mission College, West Valley Occupational Center, Safe Place for Youth, My Friend’s Place, iFoster, others for student and TAY referrals. 

Want to learn more:

For more on us, please visit: https://seedhouseproject.org/

Qualifications & Skills

• 3–5 years of working with individuals who have experienced trauma or at nonprofits.
• Outstanding verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Thrives in self-directed environments.
• B.A. Degree in Social Services or similar field
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience working with youth (ages 18 – 26)
• Openness to learning from diverse perspectives.
• You love startups and starting up. You are comfortable taking on new tasks or projects with little direction and adjusting course in response to feedback and information.
• You are extremely resourceful. There is no job too big or too small and have a “roll up your sleeves” approach to your work. When faced with a task that you’ve not done before, your first instinct is to ask the right questions, seek answers or context independently, and dive in head first. You are not scared to try and fail, but usually put in enough effort to fail infrequently.
• You get frustrated when others are lazy, sloppy, or lack personal accountability.
• Professional and punctual
• Collaborative
• Solid listener
• Humble
• Hopeful
• Any level of education

Technical and Performance Skills

• Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills
• Professionalism
• Customer Service
• Time Management
• Flexibility
• Mission-Driven
• Dedicated to excellence
• Detail-Oriented
• Strong Organizational Skills
• Microsoft Office/Google Suite Skills
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred