Part-Time Program Monitor - Hollywood Dorm

About the Organization

The Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC) works to end mass incarceration in California. To ensure our communities are safe, healthy, and whole, ARC empowers formerly and currently incarcerated people to thrive by providing a support network, comprehensive reentry services, and opportunities to advocate for policy change. Through our grassroots policy advocacy, we are dedicated to transforming the criminal justice system so that it is more just and equitable for all people. Learn more at: www.antirecidivism.org.

Position Summary

ARC is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Part-Time Program Monitor to join our eight-bed (and growing) college dorm-inspired housing program in Los Angeles. This program will work with young men enrolled in West LA Community College, pursuing a career in film/television production. The Part-Time Program Monitor will support program participants and monitor the safety and security of the program throughout the evening hours, including Holidays and weekends. This position will report directly to the Program Manager and work closely with all staff onsite. This position will serve as a role model to the members and the ideal candidate will maintain the highest level of accountability for the members and staff. The Part-Time Program Monitor will proactively communicate with other program staff, on an ongoing basis, any safety or security situations that may arise during the Program Monitor's work hours. Schedule is Saturday and Sunday from 6pm to 2am.

Candidates who have been directly system-impacted are encouraged to apply.

Essential Job Duties

Perform regular inspections of units and common areas to ensure that all program guidelines are being properly adhered to, including the implementation of quiet hours and asking members to clear all communal spaces if necessary.

• Maintain program curfew log as per site-specific curfew protocols, documenting and reporting all violations.
• Help ensure resident and staff safety by conducting safety inspections throughout the housing facility, including, the laundry and gym area, making sure that all doors are securely locked throughout the night per safety protocols.
• Communicate violations of guidelines in a timely manner; drug use, altercations, and/or anything that jeopardizes participant or staff safety.
• Maintain facility checklist and track needed repairs by performing scheduled inspections.
• Assist members with immediate needs; grocery shopping, distributing hygiene, toilet paper, etc. and remain available to support member needs whenever possible.
• Maintain inventory of pantry items, cleaning supplies, household supplies, and hygiene supplies, providing said to the Program Coordinator in a timely manner.
• Support members with transportation, as needed.
• Support the Life Coach and Program Coordinator in developing and implementing a supportive mentorship program.
• Help ensure participant well-being by overseeing drug testing and connecting members with appropriate rehabilitative services.
• All other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should have experience with a criminal justice population, observe healthy boundaries, and have the willingness to work in an environment that seeks to support youth through a positive youth development, trauma-informed approach, rather than just punitive responses to participant struggles.

• High School diploma or GED.
• Previous mentorship experience working as a role model, with personal knowledge and experience with formerly incarcerated individuals. Experience with system-impacted young adults is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills (written/verbal)
• Computer knowledge/skills, specifically Microsoft Office.
• Valid driver’s license and must be insurable to drive company vehicle.
• Proof of Covid vaccination & booster

The Weekend Overnight Program Monitor will have the following attributes:

• Ability to problem solve in a restorative justice/supportive capacity and must be able to provide services in a non-punitive manner.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to ARC’s mission.
• Passionate about the ARC mission.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers; handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk; and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk, balance, stoop, kneel, and/or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Equal Opportunity Statement

ARC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, sex, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other category protected by local, state or federal laws. We are committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive staff. We strongly encourage applications who are people of color, LGBTQ, women, trans and gender non-conforming people, people with disabilities; and/or formerly incarcerated people.

Salary/Benefits

• Salary Range : $18 - $22 per hour doe
• 5 sick days.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Overnight shift
• Weekends only

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• working with Transitional Aged Youth: 1 year (Required)
• Residential: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person