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Housing Navigator - FT

Van Nuys, CA · On-site

$25 - $26/hr

Meet performance outcome targets established by applicable LAHSA and funding contracts * Connect participants to community resources that support housing acquisition and stability including legal aid ...

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What is LAHSA?

LAHSA stands for the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority. It is a joint powers authority that coordinates and manages services to address homelessness in Los Angeles County. LAHSA is responsible for administering funding, overseeing service providers, conducting the annual homeless count, and developing strategies to help people experiencing homelessness find housing and support. The agency collaborates with city and county governments, nonprofit organizations, and other partners to address the complex issues related to homelessness.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an employee at LAHSA, and why are they important?

To thrive at LAHSA, strong knowledge of social services, case management, and housing resources—often supported by a relevant degree or experience in social work or public administration—is essential. Familiarity with data management systems like HMIS, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office and reporting tools, is typically required. Compassion, cultural competence, and effective communication skills help build trust with vulnerable populations and coordinate with partner agencies. These skills ensure that employees can deliver impactful services, promote housing stability, and contribute to LAHSA's mission to address homelessness.

What are some common challenges faced by staff working at LAHSA and how can they be addressed?

Staff at LAHSA (Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority) often encounter challenges such as complex client needs, navigating limited resources, and coordinating with multiple agencies. Addressing these challenges requires strong communication skills, adaptability, and a collaborative approach. Support from supervisors, ongoing training, and access to mental health resources can also help staff manage stress and maintain effectiveness in serving the community.

What is the difference between Lahsa vs Chef?

AspectLahsaChef
Required CredentialsBasic culinary training, culinary school or apprenticeshipFormal culinary education, certifications like ServSafe or culinary degrees
Work EnvironmentCommercial kitchens, restaurants, catering servicesRestaurants, hotels, private households, culinary institutions
Industry UsageCommonly used in Middle Eastern cuisine contextsGlobal culinary industry, diverse cuisines

While Lahsa typically refers to a traditional dish or a culinary role in Middle Eastern cuisine, a Chef is a professional responsible for preparing a wide range of dishes across various cuisines. Both roles require culinary skills, but Chefs usually have formal training and work in diverse settings, whereas Lahsa may be more specific to regional dishes and traditional cooking methods.

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Infographic showing various Lahsa job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 96% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 2% Temporary. Highlights an 89% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution.

Coordinator, Monitoring & Compliance

Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority

Los Angeles, CA • On-site, Remote

$70K - $101K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Plan, develop, and conduct compliance monitoring activities for LAHSA funded agencies, including on-site reviews and interviews.

  • Prepare monitoring reports with findings and recommended corrective actions, and follow up on discrepancies.

  • Conduct risk assessments and financial viability reviews to identify compliance vulnerabilities and develop corrective action plans.


Job description

Salary : $70,304.00 - $101,638.32 Annually
Location : 707 Wilshire Blvd, 10th floor, Los Angeles, CA 90017, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: CPC10201
Department: Risk Management
Opening Date: 08/25/2026
Closing Date: 9/15/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: SEIU 721
Job Summary
The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) seeks motivated professionals who want to use their talents and skills to make a difference. Our 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 impact 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 (CoC), we coordinate and manage federal, state, county, and city funds for programs providing shelter, housing, and services to people experiencing homelessness.
The Coordinator, Monitoring, is responsible for the daily operations of the Monitoring & Compliance unit at LAHSA. This position will plan and conduct compliance monitoring for LAHSA funded agencies. When directed, they will also act as the representative for the organization in cultivating and maintaining collaborative working relationships with all partners, key stakeholders and other community partners.
The functions listed below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities.
Essential Job Functions
• Plan, develop, and conduct on-site reviews, in accordance with LAHSA policies, procedures, and tools, to ensure LAHSA funded agencies adhere to LAHSA standards and have appropriate internal controls over their systems
• Conducts interviews with all levels of staff at LAHSA-funded agencies to verify compliance with the Federal, State, and Local regulations as specified in the LAHSA contract
• Use data mining techniques to identify and test high-risk transactions
• Prepare and issue monitoring reports identifying findings and recommended corrective actions
• Conducts follow-up investigations on any discrepancies identified
• Conduct risk assessments and financial viability reviews for all LAHSA-funded agencies to identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk
• Develops compliance monitoring tools, including interview questions, to verify compliance with the Federal, State, and Local regulations as specified in the LAHSA contract
• Follow policies and procedures for the general operation of the compliance program
• Develop recommendations that result in changes to LAHSA contracting policies and practices.
• Maintain integrity of data and comply with data request
• Build successful, collaborative relationships at all levels of LAHSA, as well as with contractors and other stakeholders
• Act as an independent review and evaluation body to ensure that compliance issues and concerns are being appropriately evaluated, investigated, and resolved
• Participates in regular review and approval of business processes, policies, and procedures to ensure activities remain accurate, timely and relevant
• Keeps apprised of all laws, regulations, statutes, rules and policies affecting LAHSA and homelessness
• Work with LAHSA-funded agencies toward a resolution on questioned cost or compliance concern/finding identified through documentation review
• Develop and implement corrective action plans for resolution of concern/finding, and link to appropriate technical assistance as required
• Conduct training, workshops, and any necessary technical assistance to LAHSA staff and stakeholders
• Other duties and special projects as assigned
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Grant management and administration of federal and non-federal funds
• Demonstrated experience in Uniform Guidance, Accounting Standards, Audit Standards, Internal Controls and Risk Analysis
• Knowledgeable in Federal Statutes and Regulations, such as HEARTH ACT, HUD Emergency Solution Grant, HUD Continuum of Care, HUD Community Development Block Grant, DPSS CalWORKs Housing Support Program, John H. Chafee Foster Care Independence Program
• Intermediate or advanced level understanding of Microsoft Office
• Computerized information systems used in financial and or accounting applications
• Web-based software applications for client level and aggregate program data, such as Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)
• Experience in audit interview techniques
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to interface with the public and staff on all levels
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Demonstrated experience working independently and in a team environment
Training & Experience
• Requires 3 years' experience in compliance, monitoring, or auditing
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with 21 semester units or 32 quarter units of accounting courses, including a course in auditing, may substitute for experience.
• Any combination of extensive and applicable work experience and educational credentials to perform the above duties successfully.
License Requirement: A valid California Class C driver's license is required at the time of hire. Employees must also meet and maintain LAHSA's driver eligibility requirements and be eligible for coverage under LAHSA's automobile insurance policy, in accordance with the policy's underwriting and eligibility requirements, throughout their employment.
Schedule: The Chief Executive Officer or designee may change the schedule of positions between hybrid and onsite, as necessary to accomplish LAHSA's business needs.
Additional Information: LAHSA has adopted a hybrid telework policy requiring employees to work onsite at our Los Angeles office a minimum of two (2) days per week. Applicants must be able to meet this onsite requirement, with or without a reasonable accommodation. LAHSA is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at humanresources@lahsa.org to initiate the interactive process.
Residency Requirement: This position requires the employee to reside within the State of California. Proof of residency may be requested as part of the onboarding process to ensure compliance with organizational and operational requirements. Applicants may make a reasonable accommodation request for this job by calling the Human Resources Department at (213) 683-3333; or via email at humanresources@lahsa.org.
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 Workforce. 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 Workforce. 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 Workforce. 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 Workforce. 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 6% 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
Chief Executive Officer, 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 three (3) years of employment, eighty (80) hours per year.
  • Three (3) to six (6) years of employment, one hundred twenty (120) hours per year.
  • More than six (6) 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 seventy-two (72) months of employment. This vacation accrual is capped at thirty (30) workdays per year
Maximum accrual of vacation leave is 240 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
Memorial Day
Juneteenth Day
Independence Day
Labor 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 are entitled to two (2) "Floating Holidays" during the calendar year.
Updated 01/15/2025