The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) seeks motivated professionals who want to use their talents and skills to make a difference. Our 700+ FTE staff are adaptive problem solvers and passionate about enriching people's lives. If you are mission-driven, dedicated to superior service and support, and can diligently work independently and in a collaborative environment, join our team. LAHSA is leading the fight to end homelessness in LA County. Here, not only would your work have a real impact on the community, but we also offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package.
Created in 1993, LAHSA is a joint powers authority of the city and county of Los Angeles. As the lead agency in the HUD-funded Los Angeles Continuum of Care, we coordinate and manage over $800 million annually in federal, state, county, and city funds for programs providing shelter, housing, and services to people experiencing homelessness.
Under the direction of the Executive Support Unit Supervisor and Manager, this position is responsible for ensuring the smooth operations of the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) by providing excellent administrative support to the assigned Department Director and staff.
Essential Job Functions Provide administrative support by assisting in the preparation of presentations, organizing charts, spreadsheets, mass mailings and other unique special projects for meetings. Provide general support to visitors. Act as the point of contact for internal and external clients. Support onboarding of new staff. Maintain department filing system and contact lists to ensure proper storage and organization of electronic documents on network drives. Assist the team by scheduling conference calls, meetings, venues, and prepare meeting agendas and other necessary meeting documents. Perform other duties assigned by the department Director, and work with the Manager to coordinate other duties requested. Place and expedite supply orders. For department travel: prepare mileage reimbursements; book reservations, prepare credit card business expense claim forms and other travel related duties. Evaluate and propose modifications to current processes to improve and maximize efficiencies. Other duties as required, including providing back up support for other Executive Support Services members. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; detail oriented and proficient in priority setting. Must be a confident self-starter who can develop effective business relationships, both internally & externally. This position requires the ability to effectively follow through on tasks to completion and work independently with minimal supervision. Strong time management skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment, while exercising sound judgment. Demonstrate a sense of urgency, responsiveness, and attention to detail. Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and a working knowledge of Windows operating systems including Microsoft Access, Outlook, Excel and Word are mandatory. Working knowledge of database management software is strongly preferred. A critical thinker, with a high level of initiation, motivation and enthusiasm. Training & Experience Proven professional experience and educational background. Schedule The Chief Executive Officer or designee may change the schedule of positions between remote, hybrid and onsite, as necessary to accomplish LAHSA's business needs. Appointments are typically made between the minimum and the midpoint of the range, depending on factors such as experience, education, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity. Applicants may make a reasonable accommodation request for this job by calling the Human Resources Department at ; or via email at .
We are an Equal Opportunity / E-Verify Employer We want to support all staff in reaching their personal and professional goals. Working for LAHSA has many benefits. Join our LAHSA team!
Medical Insurance
LAHSA pays a portion of the premiums for medical for all full-time employees and their dependents. Employees are responsible for the difference in the premiums through automatic bi-monthly payroll deductions.
Medical plans are administered through ADP Total Source. The following are enrollment options:
Medical
HMO/PPO: Kaiser Permanente, Aetna Dental Insurance
LAHSA pays a portion of the premiums for selected dental benefits for all full-time employees and their dependents. Employees are responsible for the difference in the premiums through automatic bi-monthly payroll deductions.
Dental plans are administered through ADP Total Source. The following are enrollment options:
Dental
HMO/PPO: Guardian Dental VSP Vision Plan
LAHSA offers this voluntary comprehensive vision plan to all full-time employees through ADP TotalSource. It includes yearly comprehensive exams, lenses, frames and contact lenses. All premiums are pre-taxed and paid 100% by the employee through automatic bi-monthly payroll deductions.
AFLAC Supplemental Insurance
LAHSA offers this voluntary supplemental insurance to all full-time employees. Plan options include personal accident, personal cancer indemnity, personal short-term disability, and personal life insurance plans. Most premiums are pre taxed and paid 100% by the employee through automatic bi-monthly payroll deductions.
ADP Flexible Spending Accounts
LAHSA offers employees this voluntary flexible spending account plan through ADP TotalSource. Employees may elect to participate in dependent care or health care expense accounts. All premiums are pre-taxed and paid 100% by the employee through automatic bimonthly payroll deductions.
Life Insurance
LAHSA pays 100% of the premium for $50,000 basic life insurance coverage through ADP.
Voluntary Group Life Insurance
LAHSA offers employees this voluntary group life insurance through Lincoln Financial. Employees may elect to participate in dependent care or health care expense accounts. All premiums are pre-taxed and paid 100% by the employee through automatic bimonthly payroll deductions.
Long Term Disability
LAHSA pays 100% of the premium for long term disability coverage through ADP.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program Eligibility
LAHSA is considered a government employer for the PSLF Program.
Pension Plan
LAHSA provides a 401A pension plan through Lincoln Financial. After 6 months of employment, employees are eligible for contributions of 5% of the employee's salary with a qualification date of 500 hours or 6 months after the date of hire.
Deferred Compensation Plan
LAHSA provides a 457 Deferred Compensation plan through Lincoln Financial. Employees may elect to defer up to IRS maximum limit per year of their earned salary for income tax purposes.
Time Off Administrative Leave
Executive Director, chiefs, and directors receive five (5) days of admin leave each calendar year in addition to the time-off below.
Vacation
Vacation is earned according to each month of service commencing with the employee's initial date of hire. Less than five (5) years of employment, eighty (80) hours per year. Five (5) to ten (10) years of employment, one hundred twenty (120) hours per year. More than ten (10) years of employment, the one hundred twenty (120) hour total shall be supplemented by one (1) workday of paid leave for each twelve (12) months greater than one hundred twenty (120) months of employment. This vacation accrual is capped at twenty (20) workdays per year Maximum accrual of vacation leave is 200 hours.
Sick Leave
Full-time employees accrue sick leave at a rate of 12 days per year. Maximum accrual of sick leave is 160 hours.
Paid Holidays
All employees receive the following observed company holidays off:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
President's Day
Cesar Chavez Day
Memoria Day
Juneteenth
Independence DayLabor Day
Indigenous People's Day
Veteran's Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day After Thanksgiving
Christmas day
In addition to the above holidays, full-time regular employees who have completed their 1-year introductory period are entitled to two (2) "Floating Holidays" during the calendar year.
Updated 06/27/2023
