Client Services Monitor - Full Time
Company: Hope The Mission
Location: Woodland Hills
Posted on: April 4, 2026
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Job Description:
Job purpose The mission of Hope the Mission (HTM) is to prevent,
reduce, and eliminate poverty, hunger, and homelessness. HTM's
Interim Housing programs provide a safe, low-barrier, and
supportive 24-hour shelter for adult individuals experiencing
homelessness. Clients receive shelter, food, and direct client
centered services. Working under the supervision of the Program
Manager the Client Service Monitor fulfills the mission of the Hope
The Mission by successfully providing supervision and support to
the individuals at Pathway Home Gardena Primary Duties and
Responsibilities ? Ensure the safety of participants and guests by
providing on-site client supervision ? Ensure client compliance
with program rules, policies, and procedures ? Distribution of
necessary supplies including handing out bedding, clothing, and
hygiene items as needed ? Assist with sanitation of client
belongings in hot box and new bed assignment upon intake ? Watch
for and report suspicious or unusual activity to the appropriate
authorities; investigate alarms or noises and remove trespassers
from the facility/property ? Work in partnership with on-site
security ? Respond to emergency situations as appropriate ? Notify
emergency services personnel, such as law enforcement, fire
department, and paramedics in cases of emergencies ? Complete
written reports and incident logs of daily activities ? Answer
telephone and take messages for clients and staff as needed ?
Resolve client issues as needed using de-escalation and crisis
intervention techniques to help clients work through conflict with
trauma informed methodology ? Monitor facility and report any
maintenance concerns as needed ? Assist with the serving of daily
meals ? Ensure cleanliness of the facility, including sweeping,
mopping, vacuuming, washing and other cleaning duties as deemed
necessary ? Restock supplies in need of replenishment ? Assist with
participants with laundry and upkeep of the machines. ? Ensure
clients are following proper hygiene practices ? Work with clients
to improve their independent living skills ? Clean restrooms,
dormitory areas, offices, and common areas Other duties include ?
Monitor medication cabinet and review medication records if needed
? Attend and participate in Team Meetings, Trainings, Supervisions,
etc., etc. ? Responsible for maintaining thorough and accurate
records in both written form (hard copies) and through the Homeless
Management Information System (HMIS) as required ? Establish and/or
maintain good rapport and working arrangements with co-workers,
including the management team and other staff ? Facilitate and
supervise regularly scheduled resident house meetings ? Create and
maintain a shelter environment that is safe ? Uphold all HTM,
Pathway Home Gardena rules, regulations, and policies ? Other
duties as assigned Qualifications ? Understand and support the
mission statement of Hope The Mission ? High school diploma or GED
? 1-2 years' experience working with the homeless or similar
population preferred, but not required ? Must possess solid
proficiency of Microsoft Office/Google Suite ? Excellent verbal and
written communication skills. Must possess basic grammar and
spelling skills ? Possess the necessary initiative, adaptability,
and responsibility to work with minimum supervision ? Must possess
excellent problem-solving skills ? Ability to interact with others
professionally ? Knowledge of Housing First, Harm Reduction, and
Trauma Informed principles ? Experience working with a diverse
population, with sensitivity to differences in culture, religion,
sexual orientation, race, age, and physical and mental illness ?
Valid CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 30
days of hire ? Must be TB and Drug Test cleared prior to onboarding
? Background check Working conditions ? Ability to walk, stand,
bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or
sometimes continuous basis ? Ability to grasp, push, pull objects
such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead ? Ability
to work in proximity with service animals and emotional support
animals ? Ability to operate a computer, fax, and telephone ?
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. ? Some night and weekend hours
required PHYSICAL DEMANDS, ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS, EQUIPMENT The
physical demands described here are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job
functions. Employee is required to: Walk and climb stairs; stand,
bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or
sometimes continuous basis; Grasp, push, pull objects such as
files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead; Handle, finger,
grasp and feel objects and equipment; Reach with hands and arms; Be
mobile by moving oneself from place to place quickly and easily;
Repeat various motions with the wrists, hands, and fingers; Be able
to perform visual activities for (including, but not limited to)
administrative and clerical tasks; Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
Communicate, receive and exchange ideas, information by means of
the spoken and written word; Drive vehicle in and around Los
Angeles County; Be able to enter various buildings that may require
climbing stairs. Be periodically subjected to outside environmental
conditions. Employee may work in proximity to service animals and
emotional support animals; Use a desktop and/or laptop computer;
copy, postage, and fax machines. Complete all required forms in
personal writing. Work Environment: The employee may be in contact
with individuals and families in crisis who may be ill, using
alcohol and drugs, and who may not be attentive to basic personal
hygiene, health and safety practices. The employee may experience a
number of unpleasant sensory demands associated with the clients
use of alcohol and drugs, and lack of personal hygiene. The
employee must be ready to respond quickly and effectively to many
types of situations, including crisis situations and potentially
hostile situations. The noise level in the work environment is
usually moderate in an office setting. Sometimes work may become
stressful when working under pressure. ? EEO: HTM (Hope The
Mission) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all
employees and applicants for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
In addition to federal law requirements, HTM complies with
applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in
employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment,
including recruiting, placement, promotion, recall, transfer,
leaves of absence, compensation and training. ? HTM will consider
qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to 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 HTM is concerned about
conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given
the chance 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 Act by
visiting the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing’s
Fair Chance Act webpage. Day shift; Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun, Mon 8 AM to
4:30 PM
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