YOUTH EDUCATOR SUPERVISOR / EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT HOMELESSNESS

The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness, and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing, mental health, and substance use. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you.

The County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Youth Educator Supervisor vacancies related to the homelessness crisis.

Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.

Before the end of your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%.

Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Youth Educator Supervisor.

DEFINITION: 
Supervises a team of educators responsible for carrying out school-based health related education, coaching and support programs and services that reduce substance use and related adverse health and social outcomes.

For information about the specific classification standards for this position, please visit the following link: Youth Educator Supervisor

• Participates in design of locally driven efforts to change conditions and norms that impact community health and health equity. Assures effective implementation of student-focused programming and of educator collaboration with school personnel, parents, and community stakeholders across schools in a defined geographic area.

• Supervises the implementation and evaluation of multiple Wellbeing Centers within a geographic area; oversees staff assigned at each site within the area; and preserves a broad overview of community needs, concerns, challenges and resources.

• Plans, implements and evaluates health education services provided on substance use disorders and other public health priority subjects that are risk factors for and/or exacerbated by substance use (e.g., violence, risky sexual behavior).

• Collaborates with management and engages school-based educators on curriculum development and methods of presentation system-wide.  Evaluates effectiveness of educator activities at each school and system wide.

• Works closely with the assigned program manager to develop relationships with community partners and other County departments to jointly develop educational programs and services; and develops relationships with community organizations, public and private agencies, and professional groups to elicit their cooperation and participation in health education services.

• Supervises the day-to-day work of staff responsible for the development of Youth Peer Educators and guides staff on the implementation of peer leader training, deployment, coaching, and support.  Assures active engagement of Peer Leaders in education activities related to, substance use disorders, tobacco, sexual health, emotional health, and in wellness activities (e.g., classroom educational seminars, school-wide wellness activities, resource distribution, school fairs) conducted on campus by youth for youth. 

• Reviews and evaluates reports on delivered services and referrals using established methods (i.e., electronic health record for community-based substance abuse disorder treatment referrals); analyzes data for reporting purposes (i.e., Primary Prevention Substance Use Disorder Data Services); determines priorities; and provides recommendations to the program manager on the evaluation design and data analysis within the context of actual program functioning and student experiences.

• Responsible for coordinating and serving as a committee member at meetings with youth, community organizations, educational institutions, Health Center organizations, County departments to strategize on increasing participation; validating that the implemented curricula, activities, events are resulting in positive outcomes and are responsive to current youth and/or community needs, preferences, etc.

• Oversees the training and orientation courses for Youth Educators, teachers, student peer educators, and the community educators/Promotores on the curricula and individual-focused services to ensure the ability to effectively communicate information is in alignment with the model and achieve the program's stated outcomes.

• Evaluates the extent to which health education services and activities meet objectives and impact the target population's knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, practices, and behaviors by utilizing appropriate data collection methods such as pre and post examinations and focus groups.

• Responsible for ensuring that assigned staff maintain an inventory of outreach and education materials; reviews and approves the updates of local resource and referral lists; ensures the Student Wellbeing Center operates effectively; and collaborates with school personnel, community organizations, and/or County entities to ensure the success of set programs.

• Supervises and provides coaching to Youth Educator staff to ensure program services are implemented as designed and youth benefit from assessment and treatment services.

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY: 
A Master's degree* from an accredited college or university. Two (2) years of experience in community organization work, community group activities, educational programs or related programs.
 

LICENSE: 
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job related essential functions.
 
PHYSICAL CLASS:
Physical Class II – Light : This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
You MUST meet the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.

• Official Transcript is a transcript that bears the college seal and states "official and/or copy" issued by the school's registrar office. A printout of the transcript from the school's website is NOT considered official and may result in your application being incomplete and rejected.

• We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

EXAMINATION CONTENT:
During your initial work period, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.

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ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI):
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the in equalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.