Job Details
WHO WE ARE
Founded in 1973 by Oakland teachers and local civic leaders, YEP was designed to enhance the employment and education outcomes of low-income and systems-impacted Oakland youth through job training, skill building, and education fused with hands-on work experience.
YEP serves 500-600 14-24 year olds annually, offering a comprehensive menu of employment training, high school credit recovery, transitional housing, and career development programs.
YEP operates out of a campus in Central East Oakland which includes a 26,000 sq. ft. solar-powered workforce training center, 5,000 sq. ft. training warehouse, commercial kitchen, construction workshop, computer lab, alternative high school, tiny home community, and a recently completed 30-bed dormitory for homeless and housing insecure young adults all designed and built by Oakland youth.
For more information:
- Watch our video overview:
- Read our impact report:
- See us on CBS News:
- Visit our website
THE ROLE
YEP s Stable Futures Housing Program creates a pathway for homeless and housing insecure young adults, 18-26 years old, to achieve self-sufficiency by providing safe and secure transitional housing coupled with career training & job placement, education support, case management, and access to supportive services.
Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Housing and Facilities Manager is responsible for dormitory operations and providing oversight of self-sufficiency services (Stabilizing Services, Vocational Training, and Permanent Housing). The Housing and Facilities Manager is also responsible for ensuring uninterrupted on-site 24/7/365 coverage of the residential facilities by overseeing the scheduling of self and other staff.
The Housing and Facilities Manager participates in a rotation, with other staff members, to provide on-call, off-hours back-up and on-site response to the tiny home and dormitory shelters. As essential staff, the Housing and Facilities Manager is required to report to work when scheduled, even if the agency is otherwise closed (such as holidays); to remain on the job beyond the end of a shift until a replacement arrives, if needed; to report to work when called-in, if serving in an on-call capacity; and to comply with other stipulations of YEP s staff policy.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Knowledge of local resources, social services, and a commitment to helping young adults achieve housing and life stability are key aspects of this role.
Facilities Management- Dormitory Operations (80% of time)
- Coordinates staff schedules and programmatic activity schedules.
- Conducts staff meetings and trains staff. Holds monthly supervision with staff.
- Works with YEP s staff to identify and complete facility maintenance issues.
- Oversee Dorm safety protocol including room inspections, site suspensions
- Ensures adequate stock of dormitory supplies and that all equipment is in working condition.
- Leads or assists in response to urgent resident priorities, crises, safety issues.
- Coordinates functional dormitory governance (observations, 1:1 meetings, check-ins, role development, Client Council, mediation, safety & exit, appeal).
- Ensures that staff are communicating effectively with one another and with residents
- Works with Resident Assistant team to ensure resident facilities chores/tasks are completed.
- Continually updates dormitory operations manual and, when necessary, writes policies and procedures for new programs as they are created.
- Monitors program activities to ensure quality and accuracy of work product and outcomes.
- Must be available for some on-call hours/after hours and on weekends to respond to emergencies, outstanding crises or other required events. (approx.12 on call shifts a month)
- Performs room checks to ensure young adults are adhering to rules and code of conduct of the dormitory.
- Provide shift coverage as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Housing Management-Long-term Housing Development (20% of time)
- Develops a detailed housing plan for each dormitory participant.
- Identifies and cultivates stable housing opportunities for young adults planning to transition out of the dormitory.
- Offer a weekly small group class on housing transitioning
- Prepares and educates dormitory participants about self-sufficiency standards and eligibility requirements for affordable housing opportunities.
- Markets and promotes YEP s dormitory program throughout the community to maintain a pipeline of participants.
DESIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
In order to be successful in this role, applicant must have:
- A Bachelor s Degree (relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree)
- A minimum of 5+ years of experience working with youth and young adults impacted by various barriers to employment, education, housing.
- Experience managing young adults in a residential setting.
- Demonstrated understanding of the housing market as it relates to young adults.
- Demonstrated comprehension of the effects of trauma on young adults.
- Demonstrated ability to direct and supervise staff and programs.
- Ability to supervise staff, work as a team with other directors and managers, and collaborate with senior management.
- Ability to advocate effectively on behalf of clients using a multicultural empowerment model.
- Experience leading diverse teams, and a commitment to effectively serving a diverse client population.
- Ability to support young adults in crisis with empathy while maintaining professional boundaries.
- A profound commitment to working with low-income, young adults of color in Oakland who face multiple and significant barriers.
- A strong belief in the power of education and work experience to change lives.
- Must be highly organized and consistently demonstrate agility and flexibility.
- Ability to take the initiative and come up with solutions for clients to meet housing goals.
- Enjoy working in a high energy, highly collaborative and demanding work environment.
- Strong public speaking, interpersonal and written communication skills.
- Strong communication and organizational skills
In order to qualify for the position, candidates must also:
- Pass a Live Scan background check (required of all YEP employees).
- Have access to a vehicle at least 20 hours/week
- Provide a valid driver s license and proof of car insurance.
COMPENSATION
SALARY
The Housing and Facilities Manager is a full-time employee with an annual compensation package ranging from $70,000-$80,000, commensurate with experience and education.
BENEFITS
*Paid Time Off
- 11 Paid Holidays annually
- 8 Hours of PTO awarded at the beginning of each quarter (Jan. 1st, Mar. 1st, Jul. 1st, Oct. 1st). These PTO hours can be used for unscheduled personal time.
- Upon completion of the 90-day probation period, each employee accrues vacation time @ 6 hours per month = 72 hours per year (9 days).
- Upon completion of the 90-day probation period, employees also accrue 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours of work, capped at a maximum of 120 hours.
*Health & Welfare
The Housing and Facilities Manager receives all benefits required by law and an additional 18% of their gross monthly salary in a cafeteria-style flexible health, dental, vision, and wellness benefit plan (2% set aside for mental health support, described below).
For example, annual salary is $80,000 x 16% per month=$1,066.67 in monthly flexible benefits ($12,800 annually). Benefits can be used for health insurance, child care, gym membership, chiropractor, and more.
Employees who have other health insurance may choose not to enroll in the group insurance. YEP s policy, however, is that employees must submit proof of health insurance if not participating in the group plan. Outside plans and their monthly premiums are eligible for reimbursement. Employees who opt into the group medical plan will have monthly premiums deducted from their accrued benefit balance.
*Additional 2% Mental Health Benefits
In addition to the 16% of monthly gross for general benefits, YEP also awards employees an additional 2% to be used specifically towards mental health wellness (e.g., therapy).
For example, annual salary is $80,000 x 2% per month=$133.33 in monthly mental health benefits ($1,600 annually).
*Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employees have access to the EAP, which connects employees with local mental health professionals and offers 24/7 free access to counseling and advice (e.g., legal, family, financial) via phone line, plus an initial assessment and the first 3 therapy sessions free of charge.
*Student Loan Reimbursement
After completing their 90-day probation period, if employees provide documentation of their monthly student loan payments, YEP will reimburse eligible staff for up to 50% of the monthly payment (YEP s contribution is capped at $250 per month).
For example:
- $500 monthly student loan payment, YEP reimburses $250/month
- $350 monthly student loan payment, YEP reimburses $175/month
*Education Reimbursement
After completing their 90-day probation period, employees are eligible to receive up to $8,000 per year ($4,000 per semester) in education reimbursement for pursuing further education. Reimbursement eligibility applies to new coursework and not old student loans. For coursework not directly related to your YEP role and responsibilities, a max of $4,000 per year (50%) is applicable.
*Retirement: 403b Plan and Organization Match
YEP has a 403b retirement plan available for all employees to make voluntary contributions to their fund. YEP offer a maximum match of $2,000 for all employees that contribute at least $2,000 in the calendar year.
-
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: The Youth Employment Partnership, Inc. actively seeks to hire, promote, and provide services to individuals without regard to race, creed, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, veteran status, national origin or age.