(Hybrid Full-Time Position in Los Angeles, CA)
About the Homecoming Project
Using the sharing economy model, the Homecoming Project (THP) at Impact Justice (IJ) pairs individuals returning home from prison with welcoming community residents (hosts) who have a room in their homes to spare. The Homecoming Project pays each host a daily stipend for housing the participant for up to 6 months. And, THP participants are provided a community navigator that works to connect them to the needed resources, supports, and wraparound services necessary for community re-entry. This innovative reentry housing project began in the Bay Area in 2018 and to date has housed over 140 returning individuals into homes within the community. The Homecoming Project is currently in Alameda, Contra Costa and Los Angeles counties. By providing stable housing for people leaving prison, THP provides a base from which people can begin to build a new life, save money, find employment, and reconnect with family. See more here.
Who You Are
You have an orientation and belief that criminal justice involvement should not be an impediment to employment, career, and personal growth opportunities. You have experience working directly with vulnerable and marginalized populations.
That said, we know there are great candidates who may not think they fit into what we’ve described above or who have important skills we haven’t thought of. If that is you, don’t hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself! And if you’re a formerly incarcerated individual, someone who has a family member who is or has been incarcerated, or otherwise have direct experience with the criminal legal or juvenile legal systems, we will be particularly excited to hear from you.
What You Will Do
The anticipated start date for this position is December 16, 2024. You will report to the Senior Program Manager for The Homecoming Project, Los Angeles. You’ll be the main point of contact for active Homecoming Project participants returning to the community from prison, and your core responsibilities will be:
Continuing Care – You will ensure active and graduated participants receive necessary resources. This means working closely with staff in The Center to connect participants to resources during and beyond their participation in THP.
Education / Experience Level
Successful candidates typically have at least 4 years of work experience in direct service with the reentry population or other marginalized communities.
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Reentry Experience: comprehensive understanding of the reentry transitional process, including obstacles and barriers that formerly incarcerated people must go through when first released; experience in rental housing programs for formerly incarcerated populations.
(Hybrid Full-Time Position in Los Angeles, CA)
About the Homecoming Project
Using the sharing economy model, the Homecoming Project (THP) at Impact Justice (IJ) pairs individuals returning home from prison with welcoming community residents (hosts) who have a room in their homes to spare. The Homecoming Project pays each host a daily stipend for housing the participant for up to 6 months. And, THP participants are provided a community navigator that works to connect them to the needed resources, supports, and wraparound services necessary for community re-entry. This innovative reentry housing project began in the Bay Area in 2018 and to date has housed over 140 returning individuals into homes within the community. The Homecoming Project is currently in Alameda, Contra Costa and Los Angeles counties. By providing stable housing for people leaving prison, THP provides a base from which people can begin to build a new life, save money, find employment, and…
The position will be paid $55,000-$63,000. The benefits that come with working at Impact Justice include medical, dental, and FSA plans, significant vacation and wellness leave, and immediate vesting in our 401(k) with a generous match. This is a full-time, salaried position. The candidate will be located in our Los Angeles, CA office and will work under a hybrid schedule.
We are not considering remote staff for this position.
COVID-19 Vaccination is a condition of employment for all employees (office-based and remote). We require employees to have received all recommended doses in the primary series and at least one booster.
This is a bargaining unit position with Impact Justice United represented by OPEIU, Local 29.
The position will be paid $55,000-$63,000. The benefits that come with working at Impact Justice include medical, dental, and FSA plans, significant vacation and wellness leave, and immediate vesting in our 401(k) with a generous match. This is a full-time, salaried position. The candidate will be located in our Los Angeles, CA office and will work under a hybrid schedule.
We are not considering remote staff for this position.
COVID-19 Vaccination is a condition of employment for all employees (office-based and remote). We require employees to have received all recommended doses in the primary series and at least one booster.
This is a bargaining unit position with Impact Justice United represented by OPEIU, Local 29.
If this all sounds like a good fit for you, please include your résumé and instead of submitting a traditional cover letter, answer the following three questions to help explain your qualifications and interest in the position:
We plan on making decisions on a rolling basis, so the earlier you apply the better.
Hiring Process
Elements of the Impact Justice hiring process may include phone screen interviews, candidate exercises (written and presentations), Zoom interviews, in-person interviews, and reference checks. Candidates are welcome to ask for alternative arrangements in the process if needed (for example, conducting an interview via phone rather than Zoom), Impact Justice will do our best to accommodate reasonable requests. Please communicate any alternative arrangements requested to the hiring manager.
If this all sounds like a good fit for you, please include your résumé and instead of submitting a traditional cover letter, answer the following three questions to help explain…