5 Nonprofit-Social Services jobs

   JOB SUMMARY: In an effort to promote healthy families and safe communities, WCC is dedicated to assisting families with their housing and early education needs. The Family Resource Specialist – Housing & Early Education, is the agency’s key point of contact for all client housing needs. This role will: develop community relationships and identify potential sources of housing support for families; provide housing expertise/consultation to other WCC staff; develop relationships with other early childhood care providers and assist families in finding early education spots in the community if needed; work collaboratively with community partners; and provide limited direct case navigation services. As needed, the FRS participates in coordination of family events and conducts community outreach. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Act as the key point of contact for all WCC client housing needs Assess housing barriers of families experiencing homelessness to determine housing and service needs Assist families in locating and securing housing of their choice Provide linkage and warm hand off to agencies that operate housing programs Assist WCC team members (family resource specialists/case navigators/managers/IHOCs EHS ERSEA/home educators/etc.) in finding appropriate, affordable housing for their caseload Identify, build, and nurture network of affordable housing opportunities Develop community relationships and identify potential sources of housing support for families Provide training to families pertaining to tenant rights and managing their finances Identify, build and nurture network of early education settings to assist families in need for childcare   SECONDARY JOB DUTIES : Provide limited case navigation services to clients in the Prevention and Aftercare program and associated activities including conducting intake, developing service plan, administering outcome measures, and progress notes Attend staff meetings, individual and group supervision, case reviews, and trainings as needed Collaborate with key partner agencies for referrals, and parental support; ensure successful partnership and documentation of outcomes Maintain confidentiality of clients and obtain and maintain on file legal releases of information when needed Comply with all applicable federal, state and county regulations, policies and procedures Staff must believe in and act in accordance with both the agency’s and the program’s mission statements In accordance with our “team” philosophy, the person filling this position may occasionally be required to carry out or assist with other tasks in addition to the duties listed on this job description.  QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION: Bachelors’ in Social Work, Psychology, Special Education or a related field 2 years’ experience working with Children and Families Bilingual – English/Spanish required Strong knowledge of community resources pertaining to housing for low income families Ability to work in a supportive team environment Ability to work and communicate with a diverse group of families Experience with community outreach, event organizing, working with families and children in a community setting preferred Requires a high level of creativity, resourcefulness and flexibility Knowledge of child abuse/neglect prevention Excellent written and oral communication skills Home visitation experience desired Knowledge of community resources and experience with interagency collaboration preferred Ability to work independently, flexible, strong organizational skills, and commitment to teamwork Basic computer skills required – Word, Excel, Software applications Passionate about learning and possesses curiosity about issues affecting children and families All employees, regardless of position, serve as role models for children and families who are served by our agency. Fingerprint background clearance (DOJ, FBI & Child Abuse Clearance Index), or approved exemption Successful completion of pre-employment physical, PPD risk assessment, proof of immunizations for pertussis, measles and influenza Class “C” driver’s license, proof of insurance, a safety record acceptable to CAA, and reliable transportation required FOR CONSIDERATION: Send cover letter and resume Full benefits package offered including employer contribution to: Health, Dental, Vision; 401k with employer match; Employee Assistance Program, Professional Development, sick leave, vacation, personal days for anniversary of employment and birthday. Westside Children’s Center is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all applicants and seeks to hire qualified staff who reflect the rich diversity of the communities we serve. We define diversity in broad terms to include race, ethnicity, nationality, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, geography, socio-economic status and other unique attributes that make us who we are. Westside Children’s Center has achieved accreditation through the Council on Accreditation (COA). This means our programs, services, administration, and management have been rigorously evaluated and meet best practice standards. Visit www.COAnet.org to learn more about COA Accreditation.

The Opportunity We're seeking a results-oriented and social justice-minded leader with program, performance, and team management experience to lead our Los Angeles office -- one of our 20 offices across the country -- and implement CEO’s proven program model there.  The Site Director will provide the leadership needed to continue growing the Los Angeles program, ensure its sustainability, and support CEO program participants in successfully transitioning from incarceration to stable and productive lives. Who We Are The  Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO)  provides employment services to people with recent criminal convictions.  Across the United States, over 5,000 people participate in CEO each year, transitioning to employment that supports themselves, their families, and their communities. What began as a demonstration project of the Vera Institute of Justice in the 1970s to address employment barriers facing the formerly incarcerated following release in New York City has grown into the leading reentry employment organization in the country, where over 25,000 formerly incarcerated individuals have secured full-time employment since 1996. In 2016, CEO embarked on a 5-year strategic plan to grow to serve 9,000 participants annually. What You’ll Be Responsible For Supervising, leading, and supporting a diverse, high-performing local team to serve participants and achieve our program outcomes (including life skills graduation, successful placement of participants in transitional employment, full-time job placement, and long term job retention) through disciplined data analysis, coaching, and training and development; Collaboratively developing and executing CEO's fund development strategy in Los Angeles, identifying philanthropic, government, and private funding prospects; Growing CEO's presence in the workforce development and criminal justice communities within Los Angeles, cultivating relationships with local parole and probation bureaus, district attorney offices, and other program referral sources; Developing strong partnerships with local organizations that offer supports for our participants including benefits access, financial literacy, housing counseling, substance abuse, and career advancement; Increasing the number of paying social enterprise customers that allow our participants to gain income and work experience while working to secure stable employment;   Handling or delegating invoicing, program reporting, record keeping and other operational duties; Ensuring the smooth operation of the office’s administrative functions, supported by our central team headquartered in New York City Who You Are You are deeply dedicated to social justice and perhaps are already working in the re-entry field.   You come to CEO with 5+ years of leadership and program management experience in a fast-growing and results-oriented nonprofit environment.   You have a working knowledge of Los Angeles and its criminal justice and workforce development systems.   You understand the importance of performance based goals and have experience catalyzing a team to reach these.   You know how to build, manage, and develop a diverse team and are able to bounce seamlessly between high level strategy and getting into the weeds when needed to ensure your team’s success. Your attention to detail allows you to juggle multiple projects at one time. You thrive in ambiguity and want to play a key role in the growth of an organization.   You understand the importance of regularly collecting, analyzing, and applying data to drive program strategy and decision making. You have experience engaging and persuading a diverse array of stakeholders.   You are comfortable with technology, including Google Suite and Salesforce.   You have the highest level of personal integrity and are personally and professionally committed to excellence and having deep impact on our participants’ lives. Compensation and Benefits The salary range for this position is commensurate with demonstrated experience and abilities.  We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental coverage, paid parental leave, participation in a retirement plan, sick and vacation leave, paid holidays and more.  We're a workplace that promotes continual learning and teamwork, offering lunch and learns, team outings, holiday gatherings and more for our staff. More About Us We welcome diversity and highly encourage applications from people of color and people with convictions. We are an equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran or reservist status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. 

Position: UVSO is seeking an Executive Director to join a dedicated & experienced team. The ideal candidate should demonstrate a successful history of management in a multi-service community development organization or similar context. As a passionate & inspirational leader, s/he will build effective teams & align the organization around a strong vision for growth. A strong candidate will have a proven history of fundraising, maintaining existing funder relationships & developing sources of new government, foundation & individual funding. S/he will be skilled in personnel management & development, building trusting relationships across multiple sites & program areas. Salary is commensurate with experience. Key Responsibilities: leadership, fundraising & development, financial management, program management, community engagement, HR Critical Qualifications: Industry experience in a multi-service community development org, managing programs across multiple sites & services. Non-profit management: with at least 5 yrs of senior-level organizational leadership Revenue, Fundraising & Development: record of successful fundraising growth with history of building strong donor ties. Business Management: showing strong financial acumen and budget management

Walk With Sally is a non-profit organization whose mission is provide hope through our individualized mentoring and community support services to empower children experiencing trauma through a parent, guardian or sibling’s cancer journey. The Administrative Assistant will work directly with the Development Team (Director of Communications & Special Events, Director of Development, and CEO) to ensure the effective completion of all Walk With Sally fundraising initiatives. Work closely with the Development Team to execute workflows related to Thank You Letters, Invoices, and other critical milestones in fundraising activities.  Under supervision, the Administrative Assistant is responsible for supporting office management, campaign operations, special events coordination, data management and business processes. Specific Responsibilities/Duties: Manage customer and campaign information utilizing Salesforce accurately, timely and in full compliance with established organizational standards and guidelines. Provide ad-hoc project-based support to ensure the effective, efficient operations of the Walk With Sally office. Assist in preparing and monitoring interface tools for companies and individuals participating in peer-to-peer fundraising. Steward relationships with fundraisers, provide customer service and trouble-shoot inquiries with regard to peer-to-peer fundraising strategy. Supports the coordination and implementation of event logistics, including but not limited to detailed project management, customer service, administrative support, data management, website and email campaign management and volunteer and vendor management. Provides on-site event support and coordination as assigned. Working with department staff, participates in accounting procedures ensuring compliance with established financial procedures through ongoing internal audits of cash receipts, reconciliation, budget and expense reporting. Graphically create event marketing materials, power point presentations, blogs, emails, etc. Actively participates in and contributes to regular staff meetings, trainings and activities that support achievement of overall goals. Oversee, administrate and occasionally create procedures for general secretarial duties.   Qualifications:   Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) Proficiency in Customer Relationship Management systems (Salesforce) including data entry and reporting. Experience with financial reporting and budgeting. Creative and professional writing experience. Effective interpersonal and customer service skills with demonstrated ability to respond and meet a wide variety of requests in a professional, courteous manner. Work occasional evening and weekend events required. Must be flexible – an ability to work well in an environment where needs and priorities are subject to revision. Have a passion for the non-profit sector.   Experience: College degree Two years plus of progressive work experience, administrative, or fundraising support, preferable in non-profit environments. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Extremely organized, detail oriented, information prioritization and time management skills key. Pleasant and outgoing personality w/ a professional demeanor. Equal Opportunity -  Walk With Sally is an equal opportunity corporation.  Walk With Sally does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin or handicapped status. Walk With Sally takes all necessary steps to comply with existing Federal, State and Local Fair Employment Laws and Guidelines of not-for-profit corporations.

Inner City Law Center (ICLC) is a nonprofit law firm on Skid Row. We are looking for extraordinary people to help us end homelessness in Los Angeles. Founded on the fundamental principle that every person should always be treated with dignity and respect, ICLC fights for justice for low-income tenants, working-poor families, people who are disabled or homeless, people living with HIV/AIDS, and homeless veterans. Over the next six months, we will add 30 talented and diverse lawyers, paralegals, and other staff to our team so that we can serve far more people. Position Description: ICLC seeks a talented full-time Staff Attorney with 0-3 years experience to provide free legal services to help homeless veterans with disabilities gain access to critical income-support benefits. This position is part of a new partnership with the County of Los Angeles and other community nonprofits to develop an efficient and effective VA benefits application program. The Staff Attorney will lead trainings, provide technical assistance, and review completed applications for case managers at partner organizations. The Staff Attorney will also carry a caseload and directly represent veterans throughout the Los Angeles County in cases related to VA disability benefits, military discharge upgrades and traffic tickets. The Staff Attorney will work as part of a team and will share responsibilities related to the program, such as identifying systematic problems within the VA benefits application process and developing strategies to resolve them. This may include working directly with staff and leadership at the Department of Veterans Affairs. The Staff Attorney may also participate in other projects related to improving these systems and may perform other duties as needed. Hiring Criteria: Commitment to ICLC’s mission and values. Excellent communication, writing, and organizational skills. Strong teaching and public speaking skills. Ability to interact with a wide range of clients utilizing client-centered lawyering and trauma-informed frameworks. Ability to assume responsibility quickly and work independently and as part of a team. Ability to use good judgment, multitask, and meet deadlines. Experience in developing and leading trainings. Experience working with veterans, people with disabilities, and people who are low-income and/or homeless. Membership in the California Bar or another State Bar is required.                                         Compensation: Salary range is $45,000-$55,000. Excellent benefits. This position is funded for three years, with a possibility for extension based on future funding. How to Apply: Cover letters and resumes are reviewed upon receipt and well-qualified applicants will be invited to interview right away. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, at which time, the job announcement will be removed from our website at www.innercitylaw.org . To apply, please email your resume, cover letter detailing interest in the position, and three references to Juliet Arganaraz, Director of Administration at jarganaraz@innercitylaw.org . ICLC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, age, disability, marital status, or medical condition. All qualified applicants with criminal histories shall be considered in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.