The Caretaker provides ON-SITE evening, late night and weekend support to young adults including supervision of participant and visitor activities, application of program rules, crisis intervention, and responding to maintenance emergencies to ensure a safe and clean living environment for participants. 

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SCHEDULE: 

• 5 hours per week 

WORK DESIGNATION:

• In-Person at our City Heights residential location
  • Staff live on site and are provided a 1 bedroom unit at the program residence 
  • Please note that the work designation may change based on business needs. 

PROGRAM SUMMARY: 

The YMCA Turning Point program provides temporary housing and supportive services to young adults (ages 16-21), with and without children, that are experiencing homelessness. Our program is specifically designed to facilitate the transition to self-sufficiency by balancing “real world expectations” and a positive youth development philosophy.

• Ensure a clean, well-maintained, and safe facility; Ensure residents maintain a safe and adequate living environment in accordance with program standards  
• Perform apartment cleanliness check on a bi-weekly basis and as required by supervisor; Perform night checks on a weekly basis
• Provide crisis intervention, situational and group mediation to participants after hours as needed; Coordinate emergency evacuation procedures when necessary; Respond to emergency calls from residents when the office is closed; Complete necessary documentation of critical incidents in a timely manner  
• Available for participant check in if desired by resident  
• Ensure delivery of consistent levels of service, including coordination with all program staff; Communicate effectively with Supervisor, co-workers, participants, families, and other service providers; Communicate with program staff regarding any intervention issues with residents  
• Coordinate resolution of maintenance emergencies after hours  
• Daily oral and written communication with program staff regarding nightly and weekly happenings with all residents; Maintain agency records as required  
• Participate in move-in procedures with new resident as needed  
• Position may require the transport of participants in a YMCA vehicle to and from activities and appointments as needed; Practice non-aggressive defensive driving techniques; Operate YMCA vehicles in safe manner; Vehicle use is for YMCA business only  
• Perform other administrative tasks as assigned and assist with maintaining proper document storage and auditing  
• Participate in and attend all required staff meetings, trainings, YMCA staff development events and appropriate agency-wide committees  
• Ability to work effectively with others in alignment with the YMCA 4 Core Values; Models the 4 Core Values in all aspects of position responsibilities 

• Bachelor's degree in social science, psychology or a related field or equivalent work experience is preferred  
• Ability to live in a YMCA apartment or shared dwelling for the duration of employment as a Caretaker, private bedroom and bathroom provided, rent and utilities paid for by YFS  
• Experience working with young adults (ages 16-24) in a residential program required 
• Familiar with the operations of a transitional living program preferred  
• Experience with Independent Living Skills issues preferred  
• Experience providing customer service within a hospitality setting highly preferred  
• Basic computer knowledge and skills 

JOB COMPETENCIES: 

• Ability to work in a very diverse setting with people of all backgrounds, culture, and orientation  
• Must have strong personal and professional boundaries to be able to effectively interact with at-risk youth  
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to quickly build rapport with others  
• Must have experience working and communicating within a multidisciplinary team  
• Must be self-aware, flexible, adaptable and teachable  
• Demonstrate initiative, resourcefulness and problem-solving skills  
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team  
• Ability to work with confidential information  
• Must be an adult role model with the ability to effectively set limits and function in crisis-oriented and high stress situations  
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation  
• Ability to adequately observe participants’ activities, enforce safety regulations and apply appropriate policies and procedures  
• Must possess the ability to lead and interact in group activities and perform related physical skills  
• Must be available to the program during evening and late-night hours, including weekends and holidays 

PRE-HIRE CONTINGENCIES: 

• Licensing, state law and our funders require that applicants be fingerprinted, prior to reporting to work, and include subsequent arrest notifications  
• CPR/AED, and First Aid Certification, must include Adult and Child/Infant, within 30 days of hire, and must be from one of the following certifying organizations: American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or American Safety and Health Institute  
• Position will require additional clearances in order to comply with all program, licensing, state law, and funding requirements:  
  
  • Physical exam obtained prior to first day  
  • Negative TB test results obtained within the past one year, prior to first day, and annually thereafter, as required  
  • Pass pre-employment drug testing prior to first day  
  • Must be 21 years of age or older with a valid CA Driver’s License, a good driving record and a current CDL H6 print-out (must be dated within 30 days of application) and pass vehicle proficiency exam 

YMCA will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the YMCA is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Ordinance by visiting the San Diego County Office of Labor Standards and Enforcement.