The People Concern

One of Los Angeles County’s largest social services agencies, The People Concern was formed in 2016 in a merger of two trusted social service organizations based in Los Angeles County, OPCC and Lamp Community. Informed by more than fifty eight years of work in the community, The People Concern is a leading provider of, and advocate for, evidence-based solutions to the multi-faceted challenges inherent in homelessness and domestic violence.

With compassion and profound respect for those we serve, we provide a fully integrated system of care – including outreach, interim housing, mental and medical health care, substance abuse services, domestic violence services, lifeskills & wellness programs, and permanent supportive housing – tailored to the unique needs of homeless individuals, survivors of domestic violence, challenged youth, and others who have nowhere else to turn.

The People Concern’s model of integrated and comprehensive care empowers our participants to navigate the multi-faceted obstacles in their lives, become their best selves, and ultimately, connect with and contribute to their communities.
 

CAREERS

We are working to ensure all of our neighbors are housed, healthy and safe. Join our team!
 

AT THE PEOPLE CONCERN, WE ARE ON A MISSION TO END HUMAN SUFFERING.

Our work directly impacts the lives of thousands of people annually and brings us one step closer to securing a future where no one has to live outside or in a violent household.
 

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION VALUES STATEMENT

The People Concern is proud to affirm the importance of and our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. 

At the heart of our organization are our people: we’re committed to a culture that fosters connection and belonging so that all staff and program participants feel welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to be their best. As a social justice organization, we value and respect the humanity of everyone we work with and the people we serve. We strive to lead with the values and principles that enable The People Concern staff to develop their potential, bring their whole self to work and participate in an inclusive workplace. We seek to acknowledge and understand our own implicit bias, foster a safe environment to discuss and celebrate diversity, and recruit and hire a workforce throughout our organization that is reflective of our community and clients. We focus on comprehensive, scalable, and sustainable diversity, equity and inclusion efforts and education to affirm the agency as anti-discriminatory, anti-racist and consciously inclusive. We recognize that we all share the responsibility to sustain a nurturing culture that intentionally and unequivocally safeguards our foundational principles in diversity, equity, inclusion, dignity, and respect for all. This is our pathway to mission-critical success in ensuring everyone is housed, healthy, and safe.
 

JOIN OUR TEAM!

You can make a difference! The People Concern empowers people to rebuild their lives. Our ambitious goal is to end human suffering, not just manage it. Join our dedicated and innovative team, improving the lives of the most vulnerable members of our community.

We have many service locations across Los Angeles County and offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees, and we make employment decisions without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability status, veteran status or any other protected status except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to our job openings. We do not discriminate against any “qualified applicant with a disability” as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations when they do not impose an undue hardship. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources via email or by phone. Please note, the contact information provided is for reasonable accommodation requests.