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A Place Called Home is a dynamic, non-profit youth center in South Central Los Angeles. APCH provides educational programs, counseling, mentoring, music, dance and art classes, and fitness opportunities. As youth participate in our programs, they discover interests and talents and develop a better sense of themselves and their place in the world around them. Our goal is to increase the likelihood that youth will stay in school, pursue higher education, attain viable jobs, and become active citizens capable of making positive change in the world in which they live. (www.apch.org)

Compassionate Counselor
Nutrition Supervisor

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A Place Called Home is seeking a committed and compassionate Counselor

Report to: Director of Counseling Services

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $20.00 - $22.00 (DOE)

Hours: Full-time (32-35 hours per week / schedule may vary)

12:30pm – 7pm (Monday - Friday)

Benefits: Competitive health insurance package, paid vacation, and 401K matching plan

A Place Called Home is a dynamic, non-profit youth center in South Central Los Angeles. APCH provides educational programs, counseling, mentoring, music, dance and art classes, and fitness opportunities. As youth participate in our programs, they discover interests and talents and develop a better sense of themselves and their place in the world around them. Our goal is to increase the likelihood that youth will stay in school, pursue higher education, attain viable jobs, and become active citizens capable of making positive change in the world in which they live.

Summary

Counselor will facilitate counseling sessions and activities for participating members and families in English and Spanish. Counselor will collaborate with Case Managers and Membership Services to provide wrap around support services to members.

• Conduct intakes and coordinate services for APCH members in the Counseling program
• Counsel APCH members and family thru one-on-one, group, and play therapy techniques in English and Spanish
• Translate for Director of Counseling Services as necessary for interventions or sessions
• Facilitate counseling program according to industry standards and regulations
• Collaborate with department staff to plan and implement program activities
• Work in conjunction with all APCH programs to facilitate psycho-educational support to members & training for employees
• Collaborate with community to develop relationships and partnerships with other organizations
• Refer and report per mandated requirements any issues of abuse and neglect according to the law
• Track member progress through case notes and Individual Program Plans (IPP) and compile monthly case studies/reports
• Remain informed of best practices with regard to administration of counseling services
• Remain informed of requirements imposed by grantors and other funding sources including the federal government
• Attends internal or external meetings as requested or required
• Maintains strong relationships with department's external collaborating partners

Technical and Performance Skills

• Oral and Written Communication Skills
• Organizational and Time Management Skills
• Dedicated to excellence
• Collaborative Skills (ability to work with donors, staff, board members, volunteers)
• Computer Skills (Proficient level of Microsoft Office)
• Ability to speak, write, and understand Spanish and English
• Ability to Network
• Mission-Driven
• Detailed
• Desire to work with youth population

Education/Training/Experience

• Degree: Masters degree in counseling or clinical psychology
• Knowledge of best practices in wrap around services and family systems
• Minimum of 4-6 years' experience in counseling youth and families in at-risk environment

Physical and Mental Demands

• Able to work in chaotic and high noise level environment typical of a youth center
• Sit for many hours each day; walk frequently
• Lift up to 25 pounds occasionally
• Speech and hearing within normal ranges; speech clarity sufficient for standard face to face and telephone communications
• Able to prepare detailed reports and conduct evaluations
• Must be willing to work flexible schedule

EEO / Background screening required

To apply, please send your cover letter and resume, to Angela Maldonado; HR Director at angela@apch.org (E-mail submission only/No phone inquiries)

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A Place Called Home is seeking an enthusiastic and creative Nutrition Supervisor

Report to: Director of Programs

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $35,000 - $40,000 (annual)

Hours: Full-time (40 hours per week / schedule may vary)

Benefits: Competitive health insurance package, paid vacation, and 401K matching plan

A Place Called Home is a dynamic, non-profit youth center in South Central Los Angeles. APCH provides educational programs, counseling, mentoring, music, dance and art classes, and fitness opportunities. As youth participate in our programs, they discover interests and talents and develop a better sense of themselves and their place in the world around them. Our goal is to increase the likelihood that youth will stay in school, pursue higher education, attain viable jobs, and become active citizens capable of making positive change in the world in which they live.

Summary

Plans, directs, and controls food services of APCH. Works in partnership with Master Gardener on Garden to Table Program and oversees the APCH vocational chef apprenticeship program. The Nutrition Supervisor is responsible for nutrition and dietary components of the fresh and healthy meal program, nutrition education for parents and members, inspiration of APCH members to explore cooking and eating new foods and expanding their cultural and culinary palates, and the upkeep and constant improvement of APCH kitchen facility including:

• Manages department budget in conjunction with Director of Programs
• Coordinates and participate in the preparation and proper distribution of 200 – 300 meals and snacks per day.
• Updates Food Services Menus and meal plans weekly, taking into account seasonal availability, donations and budget
• Assures that members' class attendance and food distribution is tracked properly
• Orders and inventories all necessary supplies for kitchen area
• Facilitates and participates in the daily cleaning and maintenance of entire kitchen
• Assures preparation of food is compliant with dietary and health dept. standards, as well as APCH standards
• Solicits, tracks, and distributes in-kind food service donations, including issuing receipts and preparing detailed reports
• Creates and maintains weekly, monthly and quarterly calendar of food services activities
• Submits appropriate paperwork and reports in a timely and efficient manner
• Caters brown-bag lunch programs for field trips and program related and fundraising events, as needed
• Supervises catered special events (i.e. Thanksgiving, Father's Day, Barbeques, etc.)
• Knows time and temperature relationships associated with appearance and palatability of food per regulations – Tracks and documents temperature controls
• Implements meal service principles that preserve food quality, maintain hygiene, promote efficiency, and enhance serving line appearance
• Manages employee, volunteer teams, and independent contractors to fulfill department goals
• Facilitates and leads cooking classes to teach members and parents principles of nutritional values and healthy eating lifestyles and creative, engaging approaches to cooking
• Oversees the APCH-Patina-Santee Chef Apprenticeship program including recruitment and training of potential candidates, coordination of schedules with collaborative partners, planning and evaluation of apprentices and program
• Collaborates with instructor(s) and members involved in the Garden to Table program to choose and plan garden crops, grow fresh herbs, and plan and create meals using APCH harvests
• Maintains daily composting program for APCH garden
• Has knowledge of organic and unadulterated ingredients and cooking methods
• Trains and develops members, parents and community volunteers to assist in food preparation
• Manages food safety and sanitation using HACCP principles as a guide
• Evaluates menus for cost, nutritional content, customer acceptability, equipment demands, time requirements, and labor needs
• Knows and develops methods for communicating food and nutrition standards and measurements to staff
• Researches, develops and implements alternative and enhanced Nutritional updates

Technical and Performance Skills

• Oral and Written Communication Skills
• Group and Individual Instruction
• Organizational and Time Management Skills
• Professionalism
• Management Skills
• Mission-Driven
• Dedication to excellence
• Detailed
• Collaborative Skills (ability to work with donors, staff and volunteers)
• Computer Skills (Intermediate level of Microsoft Office)
• Ability to speak, write and understand Spanish (Strongly preferred)

Education/Training/Experience

• Bachelors degree in culinary arts or similar field (equivalent experience accepted)
• SafeServ Certification
• Knowledge of best practices in food service /Training and proficiency in various culinary disciplines Minimum of 2 years' experience in food services and staff management
• Interest in/basic understanding of organic, sustainable vegetable and herb gardening

Physical and Mental Demands

• Able to work in dynamic, high noise level environment typical of a youth center
• Walking, standing for several hours per day
• Lift up to 30 pounds regularly
• Speech and hearing within normal ranges; speech clarity sufficient for standard face to face and telephone communications
• Able to prepare detailed reports and conduct evaluations
• Must be willing to work flexible schedule and weekends for events
• Must work well with diverse populations of employees and clients

EEO / Background screening required, 2 writing samples and math assessment required

To apply, please send your cover letter and resume, to Angela Maldonado; HR Director at angela@apch.org (E-mail submission only/No phone inquiries)