Youth Specialist II (3391)

YOUTH GUIDANCE•Pasadena, CA

3d•$69,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

Becoming A Man (BAM) Youth Specialist II’s are responsible for guiding young male identifying youth in grades 7 – 12 to learn, internalize, and practice social skills, make responsible decisions for their future, and become positive members of their school and community. Drawing on their academic training in psychology, social work, or counseling, BAM Youth Specialist II’s use evidence-informed practices, trauma-informed engagement, and culturally responsive approaches to support the personal growth of youth. Through group sessions and individualized support as needed, BAM Youth Specialist II’s help youth build the mindsets, values, and skills needed to navigate adolescence and thrive as healthy, responsible young men. We are seeking Youth Specialist IIs to support programming across LA Unified School District (LAUSD) and Compton Unified School District (CUSD). Current openings are based on specific school sites within these districts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required from an approved accredited university in the field of social work, counseling, psychology, criminal justice, or similar related field
Minimum of two years of youth engagement experience.
Minimum of two years of experience providing supervised group counseling.
LPC, LSW, or eligibility preferred.
LCPC, LCSW or LMFT plus.
Knowledge of psychological concepts (e.g. CBT, Clinical Processing, Modeling and Group Development)
Ability to commit to working in community or school-based environments
Ability to commit to the continuous improvement of service quality and the organization’s mission
Effective communication skills: Written and verbal
Ability to function well in group and team settings
Ability to demonstrate interpersonal skills that excel in cultural sensitivity and respect for differences
Experience working in youth post-secondary development/career development a plus
Willingness to occasionally participate in youth sports activities
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products (outlook, word, excel, power point)
Communication: Uses effective written and oral communication with internal staff, teams, and community served; demonstrates empathy and listening
Client orientation: Recognizes needs of diverse stakeholders and approaches relationships with a service orientation, to ultimately maximize the impact
Equity mindset: Understands and is committed to goals of equity, consistently brings an equity mindset to the organization’s work and workplace
Growth mindset: Views growth as important for personal and professional development; seeks out opportunities to expand skills, even if the change is required, demonstrates curiosity and eagerness to learn
Ownership and quality of work: Effectively manages own work, and work of the team to ensure delivery of high-quality work
Supervisory skills: Effectively manages and develops others
Mission drive: Demonstrates commitment to the missing of the organization as a whole and alignment with organization values

Nice To Haves

LPC, LSW, or eligibility preferred.
LCPC, LCSW or LMFT plus.
Experience working in youth post-secondary development/career development a plus

Responsibilities

Work in collaboration with BAM Program Supervisor, Curriculum Specialist, and school administration to identify, recruit and build relationships with up to 60 school-based youth to participate in the BAM.
Lead and facilitate 4 – 5 weekly BAM groups during the school day, utilizing youth engagement, clinical counseling, and rites of passage/interpersonal work skills
Provide individualized, clinically informed support to all BAM participants, and provide individual, family, and crisis counseling sessions to students on an as-needed basis.
Provide trauma-informed and developmentally appropriate support to BAM participants, including one-on-one check-ins, case management, and goal setting as needed.
Participate in monthly staff development training and team meetings on the evidence-based BAM curriculum and other topics relevant to working with youth.
Participate in supervision and coaching to ensure fidelity of program delivery.
Deliver crisis intervention, risk assessments, and short-term individual interventions to students as needed, in alignment with best practices in adolescent mental health care and school-based clinical protocols.
Document all interactions with youth, including group and individual case notes, clinical assessments, brief encounters, special events, program consents, pre/post surveys, and monthly program narratives based on program protocol.
Work jointly with BAM Regional Manager to manage an annual program budget to plan and execute field trips and special events for students throughout the school year and summer.
Collaborate with school administration, teachers, and other Youth Guidance programs to provide, and participate in professional development sessions.
Collaborate with school staff, caregivers, and external service providers to coordinate aftercare planning, including wraparound supports, facilitating referrals to mental health or community-based services, and ensuring continuity of care for youth.
Collaborate and/or coordinate services with the Youth Guidance Parent Family Engagement team, and school-parent engagement team.
Participate in Journey to Self-Discovery Rites of Passage Training
Other duties as assigned