Youth Worker, Children'S Services (Non-Competitive)

County of Los Angeles•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a non-competitive, 12-month on-the-job training program or training assignment in an entry-level job within various County departments. Successful completion prepares incumbents for entry-level jobs in their training area. Assignments may be on all shifts in departments with 24-hour responsibility. The County of Los Angeles is the largest employer in Southern California with over 116,000 employees in more than 38 Departments, providing vital public services. We offer a strong public-sector benefits package, including diverse health care options, robust retirement plans, and flexibility for personal and professional growth.

Requirements

Current or former foster youth with the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), at least 16 years of age to under 21 years of age.
Current enrollment or completion of the Independent Living Program (ILP) with DCFS within 24 months of the date of application submission.
Candidates under the age of 18 must present a work permit at the time of appointment.
Applicants must meet the age requirement at the time of filing and at the time of appointment.
Applicant's status with the Independent Living Program will be verified by the Youth Development Services Division of the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services.
Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

Nice To Haves

Current enrollment in an accredited High School
Possession of a High School Diploma
Possession of a GED Certificate
Passed the State Proficiency Exam

Responsibilities

Performs copying and printing of various documents such as flyers, banners, brochures, reports, and training manuals.
Assembles printed copies into folders and binders.
Sends proof of copying and printing work to requestors at different Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) offices for finalization.
Notifies requestors when work is completed and tracks/files each request for future reference.
Packs completed work for mailing or pick up.
Ensures packed boxes are delivered by the moving company to the new work site and placed in the correct staff workstations.
Checks furniture, chairs, cabinets, drawers, key locks, and keyboard trays to ensure they are functioning properly.
Gathers all desk/cabinet keys, sorts them, and provides them to the manager.
Generates cubicle labels with numbers and directional signs within the work area and pathways.
Assists in building walkthroughs, checking ceiling tiles, lighting fixtures, carpets, walls, and wiring.
Assists in raising and lowering furniture in workstations and noting deficiencies.
Processes 1060s (Procurement/Property Management form) requests for changes and modifications.
Follows up on pending issues such as collateral calls to ISD and furniture vendors.
Counts vacant workstations and offices at various DCFS buildings and verifies items with item control.
Assists in completing portions of the Monthly Management Report (MMR) and Building Encumbrance and Vacancy Report.
Enters data into the Property Management Database.
Assists in taking inventory of disaster preparedness items at DCFS offices annually.
Assists with coordinating the acquisition of Red Cross First Aid Facility Training and cross-checks rosters.
Assists in drawing functional diagrams using Visio, performing password resets, gathering requirements, and updating tables in Excel.
Conducts physical inventory of stock items and performs data entries related to stock items in the Procurement Section.
Assists in shipping and receiving goods, verifying goods received for the Procurement stockroom.
Records obsolete cellular devices and other returned items for disposition and recycling.
Completes and maintains necessary forms to document salvaged items.
Assists in the disposition of furniture, office supplies, and surplus items.
Helps pack boxes and prepares labels as required for storage.
Files stockroom documents and relocates staff and their respective office supplies and equipment.
Performs additional clerical duties including creating files and spreadsheets, filling and retrieving files, scanning and uploading documents.
Communicates via electronic mail/telephone to staff.
Assists in preparing training materials.
Keeps the supply room in order and orders supplies.
Replenishes printer supplies.
Shreds confidential documents.
Types materials such as reports, letters, rosters, and schedules from copy or verbal instructions.