Employment

A Place Called Home is seeking creative and enthusiastic team players for the following positions...

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.

A Place Called Home is looking for part-time Tutors

Responsibilities

  • Group Instruction (Literacy, Math, and Core Academic Subjects)
  • Student Assessment
  • One-on-one tutoring (Elementary – High School)
  • Lesson Planning and Curriculum Development
  • Administrative work, (filing, program tracking, preparing reports)

Skills

  • Written and Oral Communication Skills
  • Time Management
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Presentation Skills
  • Computer Literacy
  • Classroom Management
  • Bi-lingual (English and Spanish) Preferred

Education/Training/Experience

  • Completed AA degree and/or completion of at least 2 years towards a BA program in education
  • 2 years minimum in academic classroom setting and/or tutoring experience

EOE

Background screening and academic assessment required
Salary range: $10.50 -$12.00 per hour (DOE)
Hours: 2:30 – 6:30pm (Monday - Friday)

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to Angela Maldonado at angela@apch.org (No calls - e-mail applications only)

A Place Called Home is seeking a Counselor

Reports to: Director of Counseling Services
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Hours: Part-Time
Benefits: Competitive health insurance package, paid vacation, and 401K matching plan
Salary Range: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

SUMMARY

The Counselor facilitates counseling sessions and activities for participating members and families in English and Spanish. Counselor will collaborate with Case Manager and Educational Services to provide support services to members who are identified as at risk for dropping out.

Responsibilities (Please request to view job description to view a complete list of responsibilities)

  • Conduct intakes and coordinate services for APCH members in the Counseling program
  • Counsel APCH members and family thru one-on-one and group sessions (English and Spanish)
  • Translate for Director of Counseling Services as necessary for interventions or sessions
  • Collaborate with department and program staff to plan and implement program activities
  • Collaborate with community to develop relationships and partnerships with other schools and organizations
  • Track and report member progress through case notes and Individual Program Plans (IPP)
  • Refer and report per mandated requirements any issues of abuse and neglect according to the law
  • Compile monthly case studies and reports

Technical and Performance Skills

Bi-lingual (English and Spanish) (Written and Oral) Required
Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills
Networking
Dedication to youth empowerment
Professionalism
Computer Skills
Time Management and Organizational Skills
Collaborative Skills (ability to work with collaborative partners, staff, students, volunteers)
Excel and Database Management
Multi-tasking
Detail oriented
Dedicated to excellence

Education/Training/Experience

Degree: M.A. degree in counseling or clinical psychology from an accredited university
Knowledge of best practices in counseling
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 and walk several hours per day
  • Lift up to 20 pounds occasionally
  • Speech and hearing within normal ranges; speech clarity sufficient for standard face to face and telephone communications
  • Must be willing to work flexible schedule (including some evenings and weekends)

EEO

Background screening required
To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to Angela Maldonado at angela@apch.org (No calls - e-mail applications only)

A Place Called Home is seeking an Educational Services Manager

Reports to: Director of Programs
Status: Exempt
Hours: Full-Time
Benefits: Competitive health insurance package, paid vacation, and 401K matching plan
Salary Range: $42,000 - $44,000 annual salary

SUMMARY

The Educational Services Manager is responsible for successful implementation of academic programs for A Place Called Home including tutoring, assessment, collaboration with local district schools, intervention plans, etc. The Educational Services Manager is also responsible for supervising department staff, volunteers, and interns.

Responsibilities (Please request to view job description to view a complete list of responsibilities)

  • Oversee academic programs and classes (Literacy, CPU, Math, Writing, Poetry, etc.) and tutoring programs
  • Collaborate with local schools to coordinate services for members secure all relevant educational materials and agendas
  • Collaborate with departments to provide academic support to required programs (i.e. dance, sports, counseling, BTF, etc.)
  • Work in partnership with counseling and case management to develop personalized academic plans for individuals in academic crisis and or identify and refer members requiring counseling
  • Train, supervise, and evaluate Ed Services staff, interns, and volunteers
  • Develop educational criteria to assess readiness of all volunteers
  • Develop and Evaluate overall curriculum for Educational Services
  • Develop assessment tools and facilitate academic assessments for members appropriate grade level placement in tutoring or intersession programs
  • Plan and coordinate various educational ceremonies and enrichment activities (i.e. Academic Achievement Awards, Graduations, Field Trips)
  • Conduct parent/teacher meetings
  • Prepare and submit reports and paperwork (Bi-monthly, class reports, etc.)
  • Attend all meetings (Supervisor’s, Department, Staff, etc.)
  • Responsible for creating a visually exciting, fun, and clean learning environment (posters, bulletin boards, etc.)

Technical and Performance Skills

Bi-lingual (English and Spanish) (Written and Oral) Required
Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills
Classroom management skills
Proofreading Skills
Professionalism
Computer Skills
Time Management and Organizational Skills
Collaborative Skills (ability to work with collaborative partners, staff, students, volunteers)
Excel and Database Management
Multi-tasking
Detail oriented
Dedicated to excellence

Education/Training/Experience

Degree: B.A. degree in Education or related field
Minimum of 3 years in teaching capacity
Minimum of 2 years in management capacity (minimum of 2 full-time equivalent staff members)

Physical and Mental Demands

  • Able to work in chaotic and high noise level environment typical of a youth center
  • Sit and walk throughout the day /Stand and walk for several consecutive hours during class time
  • Lift up to 20 pounds occasionally
  • Speech and hearing within normal ranges; speech clarity sufficient for standard face to face and telephone communications
  • Must be willing to work flexible schedule (including some evenings and weekends)

EEO

Background screening required
To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to Angela Maldonado at angela@apch.org (No calls - e-mail applications only)