Rooted Ambassador
Helpline Youth Counseling, Whittier, CA, United States
ROOTED Ambassador
Helpline Youth Counseling (HYC), a nonprofit agency has been providing youth services in Southeast Los Angeles County since 1971 with a primary purpose of providing therapeutic counseling and assistance to at-risk, low-income children, youth and their families.
Mission The mission of Helpline Youth Counseling (HYC) is to help build individual, family, and community health, well-being, prosperity, and equity. HYC serves clients and community members with trauma‑informed, strength‑based prevention, early intervention, education, and treatment services.
Duties and Responsibilities
Collaborate with the Department of Youth Development (DYD) and LA County schools to deliver school‑based programming through the implementation of the School‑Based Program Initiative (SBPI) model.
Provide programming and services daily whenever the school is in session.
Support the Dream Resource Center’s operations, programs, and the growth of a youth development framework grounded on trauma‑informed care, restorative justice, culturally responsive practices and strength‑based intervention.
Collaborate closely with school administrators, faculty, student support teams, and community partners to ensure services are coordinated, accessible and aligned with school priorities.
Provide direct service provision through the delivery of the following program elements: Conflict Resolution and De‑escalation, Mediation Services, Skills Training, Restorative Practices, Youth Development and Wellness Services, Mental Health Support, Family and Community Engagement and Support, Outreach Events.
Develop educational workshops, coordinate outreach events, family and community engagement activities for the assigned school campus.
Provide a safe inclusive space for students at risk of suspension, expulsion, citation, chronic absenteeism, juvenile justice impact, homelessness, or disengagement from school.
Develop, create and disseminate educational information to school campus administrators, students, and community members.
Build the capacity of students and effectively increase stability, wellness, and success on campus.
Implement fully the Program’s Goals and Objectives.
Attend community partner meetings and trainings.
Help network and promote the Dream Resource Center and Program events and activities.
Implement a process that ensures proper documentation.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Social Services or a related field preferred.
Experience working with at‑promised youth at risk of suspension, expulsion, citation, chronic absenteeism, juvenile justice system impact, dropping out or homelessness.
Experience networking with schools, municipalities, and community agencies to provide youth services programs.
Experience leading, facilitating, engaging, and/or organizing community members, businesses, and leaders in the implementation of community or population‑based efforts.
Ability to work on a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
Willingness to travel as required for cross‑collaboration partnerships, trainings, and meetings across LA County.
Superb planning and organizational skills with a proven track record for strategic planning and execution.
Experience leading, facilitating, engaging, and/or organizing youth activities.
Strong relationship‑building, networking, and organizational skills.
Strong commitment to the school’s mission and a willingness to work diligently, even on non‑observed days, to ensure continuous improvement and success of the educational community.
Competency to work with various ethnic/cultural groups.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to pass background checks and criminal clearance.
Valid California driver’s license, current auto insurance, good driving record, and clearance to drive for business purposes by our insurance broker.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with justice‑impacted youth both individually and in group settings.
Experience working with community‑based organizations and school districts.
Bilingual in English and Spanish is highly desired.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made, if requested, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
HYC, INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. EMPLOYMENT CONSIDERATION IS MADE WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, GENDER, GENDER IDENTITY, GENDER EXPRESSION, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, MARITAL STATUS, NATION ORIGIN, ANCESTRY, MILITARY OR VETERAN STATUS, INCLUDING PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITIES (INCLUDES HIV AND AIDS), SEX (INCLUDES PREGNANCY, CHILDBIRTH, BREASTFEEDING, AND OR ANY OTHER LEGALLY PROTECTED STATUS).
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Mission The mission of Helpline Youth Counseling (HYC) is to help build individual, family, and community health, well-being, prosperity, and equity. HYC serves clients and community members with trauma‑informed, strength‑based prevention, early intervention, education, and treatment services.
Duties and Responsibilities
Collaborate with the Department of Youth Development (DYD) and LA County schools to deliver school‑based programming through the implementation of the School‑Based Program Initiative (SBPI) model.
Provide programming and services daily whenever the school is in session.
Support the Dream Resource Center’s operations, programs, and the growth of a youth development framework grounded on trauma‑informed care, restorative justice, culturally responsive practices and strength‑based intervention.
Collaborate closely with school administrators, faculty, student support teams, and community partners to ensure services are coordinated, accessible and aligned with school priorities.
Provide direct service provision through the delivery of the following program elements: Conflict Resolution and De‑escalation, Mediation Services, Skills Training, Restorative Practices, Youth Development and Wellness Services, Mental Health Support, Family and Community Engagement and Support, Outreach Events.
Develop educational workshops, coordinate outreach events, family and community engagement activities for the assigned school campus.
Provide a safe inclusive space for students at risk of suspension, expulsion, citation, chronic absenteeism, juvenile justice impact, homelessness, or disengagement from school.
Develop, create and disseminate educational information to school campus administrators, students, and community members.
Build the capacity of students and effectively increase stability, wellness, and success on campus.
Implement fully the Program’s Goals and Objectives.
Attend community partner meetings and trainings.
Help network and promote the Dream Resource Center and Program events and activities.
Implement a process that ensures proper documentation.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Social Services or a related field preferred.
Experience working with at‑promised youth at risk of suspension, expulsion, citation, chronic absenteeism, juvenile justice system impact, dropping out or homelessness.
Experience networking with schools, municipalities, and community agencies to provide youth services programs.
Experience leading, facilitating, engaging, and/or organizing community members, businesses, and leaders in the implementation of community or population‑based efforts.
Ability to work on a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
Willingness to travel as required for cross‑collaboration partnerships, trainings, and meetings across LA County.
Superb planning and organizational skills with a proven track record for strategic planning and execution.
Experience leading, facilitating, engaging, and/or organizing youth activities.
Strong relationship‑building, networking, and organizational skills.
Strong commitment to the school’s mission and a willingness to work diligently, even on non‑observed days, to ensure continuous improvement and success of the educational community.
Competency to work with various ethnic/cultural groups.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to pass background checks and criminal clearance.
Valid California driver’s license, current auto insurance, good driving record, and clearance to drive for business purposes by our insurance broker.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with justice‑impacted youth both individually and in group settings.
Experience working with community‑based organizations and school districts.
Bilingual in English and Spanish is highly desired.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made, if requested, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
HYC, INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. EMPLOYMENT CONSIDERATION IS MADE WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, GENDER, GENDER IDENTITY, GENDER EXPRESSION, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, MARITAL STATUS, NATION ORIGIN, ANCESTRY, MILITARY OR VETERAN STATUS, INCLUDING PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITIES (INCLUDES HIV AND AIDS), SEX (INCLUDES PREGNANCY, CHILDBIRTH, BREASTFEEDING, AND OR ANY OTHER LEGALLY PROTECTED STATUS).
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