What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coordinator I Foster Youth Services position 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
THE POSITION: The Foster Youth Services Coordinator I will be assigned to the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) Division of Student Support Services and shall primarily serve as a regional liaison for a cohort of school districts and partner agencies in Los Angeles County. They will also provide or facilitate technical assistance; service delivery and coordination; program monitoring; data collection; analysis, and reporting; assess and determine program needs; implement program objectives and conduct in-service training. This position requires specialized subject matter expertise in the Foster Youth Services Coordinating Program grant requirements, legislation related to pupils in foster care, as well as in-depth knowledge of the Department of Children and Family Services, County of Los Angeles Probation, District Student Support Services, and extensive, directly related and progressive experience in the area of foster youth services and programs. Under the direction of the Foster Youth Services Coordinator III, the Coordinator I assists in making decisions of considerable consequence, impacting LACOE Foster Youth Services via the gathering and interpretation of data, facts, procedures and policies. The Coordinator I meets regularly with various agencies and LACOE internal staff to coordinate and disseminate information and progress on program goals. General direction and supervision is provided by the LACOE Foster Youth Services Coordinator III.
Requirements / Qualifications
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Experience: Five or more years of comprehensive, directly related and progressive experience in the specified field. Education: Equivalent to a Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology or closely related field from an institution of higher learning accredited by one of the six regional accreditation associations as recognized by the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation. LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE: (Must attach a detailed certification/credential with document number to application. - Internal and external applicants, please provide a copy of each credential document as it appears on the California Teaching Credential website with the document number on it.): •Must possess and maintain a valid Pupil Personnel Services Credential (PPS) in school social work, school counseling, or school psychology. •Child Welfare Authorization (CWA) preferred. •Certificate of Eligibility or Administrative Services Credential is preferred.
In order to be considered as a candidate, the application must include email and phone contact information for three professional references. One reference must be your current supervisor. Select individuals who can comment on your skills, work ethic, and abilities based on their professional experience with you. Ideally, these references should be former supervisors or colleagues, who have directly observed your work performance. Applicants are responsible for attaching the following documents: • Resume • Letter of Introduction • Credential(s) with document number (see instructions below) The following are step-by-step instructions follow in order to get a copy of the credential with a number from the CTC: Go to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing website at www.ctc.ca.gov • Click on “Search for an Educator” • Select secured search. • Enter your social security and date of birth. • All your credentials will appear with their document number. • Select the document you wish to attach to your application and open it. • Right click the document and select print. • On destination drop down menu select save as PDF and save to your computer. Now you are ready to upload the credential document into EdJoin. Please do not attach the certificate copy of your Credential.
Comments and Other Information
Los Angeles County Office Of Education
Application Deadline
4/4/2025 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
3/21/2025
Contact
Adriana Hernandez
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$9,719 - $11,370 Monthly
Add'l Salary Info
Coordinator I 20 9,719 10,108 10,512 10,932 11,370
Length of Work Year
12 months
Employment Type
Full Time
Salary : $9,719 - $11,370
