Foster Youth Program Specialist at Los Angeles County Office Of Education
About the Employer
Welcome to the Los Angeles County Office of Education! Thank you for your interest in joining the LACOE family. We are proud of the fact that we have talented staff, excellent growth opportunities, outstanding support and an invigorating mission. The primary function of LACOE is to service and support 80 K-12 school districts along with numerous other agencies, as we ensure educational excellence for the region’s two-million preschool and school-aged children. LACOE serves others by building capacity in our employees, being responsive to the needs of our customers and modeling integrity and respect in our actions and communications. We enhance our role through partnering with our communities, County and other educational institutions to provide outreach, support and specialized services. It is our mission to improve the lives of students and our educational community through our service, leadership and advocacy. We are seeking talented individuals who support our vision and strategic plan that encompasses “A Culture of Excellence in ALL We Do.”
Job Summary
Job Summary
CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT - FIRST APPLICATION REVIEW: JANUARY 31, 2022 Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) is seeking individuals with a strong desire to support at-promise youths in foster care, along with a background in case management to apply for the Foster Youth Program Specialist position. The Foster Youth Program Specialist will provide individualized case management services for K – 12 students in foster care. The incumbent will work collaboratively with caregivers, school site personnel, child welfare, and probation in planning and coordinating the delivery of services and resources in education, housing, medical and health, college and vocational training, legal assistance, and after-school and youth development. The Foster Youth Program Specialist is a grant funded position, and the grant funding is expected to end on June 30, 2024. Please note that incumbents in this role may be assigned a specific work schedule (e.g. 9:00am-6:00pm, 10:00am-7:00pm, 11:00am-8:00pm) to properly support students.
Requirements / Qualifications
Required Education and Experience: Education: A bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or other fields closely related to the job requirements of this classification from an institution of higher learning recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Foreign degrees and credit units require translation and equivalency established by an agency recognized by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing Experience: Two years of general case management experience working with at-promise students in providing support and resources in a variety of services such as education, college and vocational training, medical and health, and legal services. Additional Requirements: Positions in this class may be required to work outside of regular working hours and may be assigned to various sites throughout Los Angeles County as needed by the job. A valid California driver’s license and availability of private transportation or ability to provide transportation between job sites is required.
Requirements / Qualifications
Required Education and Experience: Education: A bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or other fields closely related to the job requirements of this classification from an institution of higher learning recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Foreign degrees and credit units require translation and equivalency established by an agency recognized by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing Experience: Two years of general case management experience working with at-promise students in providing support and resources in a variety of services such as education, college and vocational training, medical and health, and legal services. Additional Requirements: Positions in this class may be required to work outside of regular working hours and may be assigned to various sites throughout Los Angeles County as needed by the job. A valid California driver’s license and availability of private transportation or ability to provide transportation between job sites is required.
Comments and Other Information
The Well Qualified Candidate Will Possess the Following:
Knowledge:
Applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and guidelines related to foster youth programs
Youth serving agencies, community resources and opportunities available for foster youth such as Youth Serving
Human behavior and learning patterns
Job interviewing methods and techniques
Counseling methods and techniques
Vocational assessment tools and methods
Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook
Competencies:
Critical Thinking – Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
Learning Agility – Seeking learning opportunities and applying the lessons to one's work
Legal & Regulatory Navigation – Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
Professional & Technical Expertise – Applying technical subject matter to the job
Using Technology – Working with electronic hardware and software applications
Self-Management – Showing personal organization, self-discipline, and dependability
Adaptability – Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires
Oral Communication – Engaging effectively in dialogue
Writing – Communicating effectively in writing
Customer Focus – Attending to the needs and expectation of customers
Relationship Building – Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
Group Facilitation – Enabling constructive and productive group interaction
Cultural Proficiency – Modeling communication and interaction that respects and includes all individuals and their languages, abilities, religions and cultures.
Comments and Other Information
The Well Qualified Candidate Will Possess the Following:
Knowledge:
Applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and guidelines related to foster youth programs
Youth serving agencies, community resources and opportunities available for foster youth such as Youth Serving
Human behavior and learning patterns
Job interviewing methods and techniques
Counseling methods and techniques
Vocational assessment tools and methods
Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook
Competencies:
Critical Thinking – Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
Learning Agility – Seeking learning opportunities and applying the lessons to one's work
Legal & Regulatory Navigation – Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
Professional & Technical Expertise – Applying technical subject matter to the job
Using Technology – Working with electronic hardware and software applications
Self-Management – Showing personal organization, self-discipline, and dependability
Adaptability – Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires
Oral Communication – Engaging effectively in dialogue
Writing – Communicating effectively in writing
Customer Focus – Attending to the needs and expectation of customers
Relationship Building – Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
Group Facilitation – Enabling constructive and productive group interaction
Cultural Proficiency – Modeling communication and interaction that respects and includes all individuals and their languages, abilities, religions and cultures.
Application Deadline
1/31/2022 5:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
1/11/2022
Contact
Number of Openings
Not Specified
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
$61,776.00 - $76,704.00 Annually
Length of Work Year
12 months
Employment Type
Full Time