Assistant Organizer

Assistant 2: Professional Organizing – Hoarding Remediation Assistant

Clear Path is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Professional Organizing – Hoarding Remediation Assistant to join our team. This position will play a critical role in assisting individuals with hoarding tendencies to create safe, organized, and clutter-free living spaces. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of hoarding disorder, empathy, and the ability to work collaboratively with clients in sensitive situations.

Fun position, working with a team. We work with people with A LOT of clutter (home/office) but also severe hoarding situations. We also do moves/relocations within and around Los Angeles – the process is usually to de-clutter, pack, unpack and organize.

Packers, should have previous packing experience and to be able to pack boxes for moves and shipment.

The best candidate has a kind heart, and compassion for the people who need us. Ideally you should be able to quickly assess complex clutter situations, untangle really terrible clutter, sort items into appropriate piles – all without judgment.

Flexible schedule. Work the days you are available.

Need to be available at least 3 days a week and some weekend days.

Must have a reliable car, and access to email.

We are interested in people with the following skills:

• Ability to pack for a move
• Clear out hoarding situations
• Catalog for auctions and inventory
• Unpack and organize homes and offices
• Staging homes or an eye for interior design
• Declutter crowded spaces
• A team player
• Withstand filthy conditions and smells
• Follow direction
• Hardworking & physically strong
• Must have transport

You must be able to follow direction and work with a team. You also need a strong body (we lift heavy trash bags!), and an ability to withstand terrible smells (sometimes conditions are deplorable). Many of the homes are in filthy condition, and may have bugs and pests.

Responsibilities:

• Assist Lead Professional Organizers in developing and implementing hoarding remediation plans
• Provide hands-on support in sorting, organizing, and decluttering client belongings
• Dispose of hazardous materials and waste in accordance with safety protocols
• Document progress and maintain accurate records of hoarding remediation activities
• Collaborate with clients to establish and maintain boundaries and clear expectations
• Provide emotional support and guidance to clients throughout the remediation process

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience working with individuals with hoarding tendencies or clutter issues
• Strong understanding of hoarding disorder and its impact on individuals and families
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Compassionate, empathetic, and non-judgmental approach
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion in sensitive situations
• Willingness to work in challenging environments
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of others
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Collaborative and supportive work environment

The Application Process: 

If you feel that you have the qualities, gifts, and passion for this work you will be asked to provide some details such as why you are choosing to apply, describing any experience you may have had helping friends and family, and a couple of other things.

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All applicants must successfully pass a criminal background and drug test. We are background friendly.

Please have reliable transportation.

We are a woman-owned, LBGTQ-friendly company. Mature people and military veterans are encouraged to apply.