Expectant and Parenting Youth Specialist

CASA OF LOS ANGELES•Monterey Park, CA

2d•$68,640 - $76,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Expectant and Parenting Youth Resource Specialist reports to the Early Childhood Program Manager and plays a key role in supporting expectant and parenting youth through coordinated, youth-centered services. This position participates in Expectant and Parenting Youth (EPY) Conferences, providing critical knowledge, guidance, and connection to resources that help youth navigate pregnancy and early parenting while in foster care. The EPY Resource Specialist also facilitates referrals to CASA of Los Angeles for the appointment of CASA volunteers and supports the advocacy process by managing a small caseload of CASA Volunteers assigned to EPY cases. Through collaboration, relationship-building, and systems coordination, this role helps ensure youth receive consistent, informed, and compassionate support during a pivotal stage of their lives.

Requirements

Master’s Degree or in a Master’s Degree Program degree in the areas of social work, human services, social work, psychology, nursing, public health or a related field.
Valid driver’s license, vehicle and car insurance.
Experience working with adolescents/young adults from a youth-focused perspective and/or expectant and parenting youth/adults
Highly proficient in MS Office, virtual meeting platforms and ability to work with new systems.
Detail-oriented and adheres to clear deadlines.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
Ability to work within a multicultural environment serving children and families of diverse backgrounds.
Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to pass a Live Scan and background check.
Behave in accordance with all competencies required of a leader that demonstrate the following: Actively listens to concerns and exhibits patience even if in disagreement Responds and communicates constructively and positively to others and their opinions with a collaborative and non-judgmental approach Conveys the point of the discussion clearly, providing supporting information Effectively cascades information to the team and actively inquires their opinions and input Exhibit emotional control during all encounters whether in agreement or not and while taking difficult stands

Responsibilities

Attend Community Expectant and Parenting Youth Conferences in person and virtually to provide knowledge and resources for EPY in Los Angeles County.
Encourage youth-focused and youth-driven team decision-making in the EPY Conferences.
Facilitate referrals and warm handoffs to community resources on behalf of EPY.
Share information with youth at the EPY conferences about CASA and facilitate referral of expectant and parenting youth to CASA
Complete case assessments for EPY referred to CASA.
Complete service linkage touchpoint in Efforts to Outcome database to document service linkages.
Research and stay current on EPY related resources in Los Angeles County
Attend all EC and EPY Committee Meetings
Collaborate with EC Program Manager to provide data to Development Team for grants and reports to funders
Supervise a caseload of up to 10 EPY CASAs, who are providing advocacy.
Create guidelines/sample language for parenting support plans for mentoring CASA volunteers.
Maintain up-to-date Efforts to Outcome documentation on progress of CASA advocacy on caseload.
Assist volunteers with writing court reports from a strength based, person first perspective.
Attend court hearings with volunteers as needed.
Champion an approach to working with children/youth and families that emphasizes relationships, collaboration, and the challenges of social injustices.
Model positivity and collaboration in working with CASA volunteers, staff, and community partners.
Oversee volunteer compliance with CASA of Los Angeles’ s policy and procedures and assist volunteers with maintaining appropriate boundaries
Represent CASA at meetings presentations with community partners, as needed.
Attend DCFS Community EPY Advisory Committee Meetings
Exercise leadership, independent decision making and professional judgement in day-to-day problem solving with team members and CASA staff.
Attend and actively participate in one-on-one supervisory meetings, EPY and EC Committee meetings, Advocacy Team Meetings, All-Staff meetings and team group supervisory meetings, as needed.
Collaborate and communicate with Prevention and Early Intervention service navigators on referrals for NMD/TAY resources and peer training.
Research EPY related resources in Los Angeles County
Attend DCFS Community EPY Advisory Committee Meetings
Local travel required, including occasional evening and weekend work.
Participate in a minimum of 12 hours of continuing education per year.
Other projects as assigned.