TAY Program Associate – Security & Onsite Support (Part-time)

About April Parker Foundation

The April Parker Foundation (APF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to uplifting underserved communities by providing culturally relevant, supportive services. We believe in empowering individuals, families, and small businesses to create stronger, more stable communities. Through a variety of cultural programs and educational workshops, we promote security, stability, and well-being for those who need it most.

Working at the April Parker Foundation offers a dynamic, mission-driven environment where your work contributes directly to community transformation. Join our team and be part of a compassionate movement for equity and impact.

Job Posting: TAY Program Associate – Security & Onsite Support

Location: Long Beach, CA (On Site)
Position Type: Part-Time | Non-Exempt
Program: Futures First

Pay Rate: $18/hr

Be the Calm in the Storm.

At the April Parker Foundation, we don’t just staff programs—we call forward True Believers. People who lead with presence, serve with purpose, and protect spaces where healing can happen. As a TAY Program Associate – Security & Onsite Support, you’ll help keep our transitional housing sites safe, welcoming, and structured for youth and adults navigating life transitions.

What You’ll Do

• Monitor site safety and security through patrols, camera checks, and rule enforcement.
• Support daily operations including resident check-ins, curfews, and shift logs.
• Assist participants with basic needs like meals, hygiene, and conflict resolution.
• Maintain a trauma-informed presence and de-escalate tense situations calmly.
• Report incidents and facility issues promptly to the Site Supervisor.

What We’re Looking For

• Guard Card (required) and at least 1 year of experience in residential, security, or shelter work.
• Strong communication skills and ability to stay calm in crisis.
• Commitment to dignity, empathy, and safety for all residents.
• Experience with youth or vulnerable populations is a plus.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, including nights and weekends

Success in This Role Looks Like

• The site is safe, calm, and consistently monitored.
• Participants feel respected and supported.
• Rules are enforced with fairness and compassion.
• Documentation is timely and accurate.
• You show up fully—every shift, every time—with professionalism and purpose.

Why APF?

The April Parker Foundation is a Black-led, community-rooted nonprofit advancing social, economic, and health equity. Through our APWay model, we blend innovation, radical heart-centered care, and accountability to transform lives—not just programs.

We Believe In:

·       Leading with Purpose

·       Speaking Life into Others

·       Showing Up Fully—Even When It’s Hard

·       Modeling Integrity in All Things

·       Inspiring Collective Ownership

·       Protecting the Flame

📩 Ready to create housing justice for youth? Apply today.

The April Parker Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values lived experience, diversity, and inclusion. We are a drug-free workplace and ADA-com