Requirements
- Two (2) years of experience working in residential milieus with seniors and/or adults with disabilities
- Must pass public record background check
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with residential staff
- Must be energetic, dedicated to mission, and flexible
- Compassionate and patient nature interacting with residents
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
- Experience providing services within a harm reduction and motivational interviewing framework to persons actively using substances
- Working understanding of the needs of persons experiencing homelessness with an emphasis on mental health, especially trauma and readjustment issues
- Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution, crisis intervention, and quality assurance
- Ability to be a team player and be a role model for clients and staff
- Computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to walk up and down stairs and sit for long periods of time
- Must be able to perform all functions of the position within what would be considered reasonable accommodation
- Must be able to communicate effectively with a variety of personalities and be comfortable working with an at-risk client population, including embracing the agency’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiative
- Valid driver’s license required. Must meet company insurance requirements and complete a provided driver training course
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
U.S.VETS subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. U.S.VETS’ policy is to provide employment, compensation, and other benefits related to employment based on qualifications, without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, U.S.VETS intends to comply fully with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, and the information requested on this application will be used only for purposes consistent with those laws.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT - REQUEST FOR
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
In accordance with requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, U.S.VETS’ policy is to provide reasonable accommodation for applicants requesting accommodation(s) during the application process, so the applicant may be given a full and fair opportunity to be considered for employment. If any candidate needs a reasonable accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify U.S.VETS in any of the following ways: by calling 213-542-2600, U.S. Mail, or hand deliver to U.S.VETS, 800 West 6th Street, Suite 1505, Los Angeles, CA 90017. Attention: Human Resources – Job Applicant Request.
OUR MISSION
To end and prevent veteran homelessness. We empower veterans and their families through housing, comprehensive services and advocacy.
Rev. 07/30/24
