POSITION OVERVIEW

The Expectant and Parenting Youth (EPY) Program Specialist reports to the Early Childhood and Expectant and Parenting Youth Program Manager. The EPY specialist participates in EPY Conferences for Expectant and Parenting Youth in the Child Welfare System to provide knowledge and coordination of resources and supports for the youth. The EPY Program Specialist will facilitate referrals to CASA of Los Angeles for appointment of CASA volunteers to the EPY. The EPY Specialist will initiate and maintain contact with EPYs on the CASA waitlist to identify their needs and provide concrete resources or warm handoffs to service providers. The EPY Program Specialist will manage a caseload of no more than 15 CASA volunteers appointed to EPY.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

o Master’s degree in social work, human services, psychology, nursing, public health, or a related field is highly preferred.
o A bachelor’s degree in one of these fields is acceptable with a minimum of 5–7 years of progressively responsible experience at a level comparable to master’s degree.
o Valid driver’s license, vehicle and car insurance.
o Experience working with adolescents/young adults from a youth centered perspective and/or expectant and parenting youth/adults
o Highly proficient in MS Office, virtual meeting platforms and ability to work with new systems.
o Highly proficient in developing and facilitating in trainings both in person and on virtual platforms.
Detail-oriented and adheres to clear deadlines.
o Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
o Ability to work within a multicultural environment serving children and families of diverse backgrounds.
o Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
o Ability to maintain confidentiality

o Ability to pass a Live scan background check.

• Behave in accordance with all competencies required of a leader that demonstrate the following:

o Actively listens to concerns and exhibits patience even if in disagreement
o Responds and communicates constructively and positively to others and their opinions with a collaborative and non-judgmental approach
o Conveys the point of the discussion clearly, providing supporting information
o Effectively cascades information to the team and actively inquires their opinions and input
o Exhibit emotional control during all encounters whether in agreement or not and while taking difficult stands
o Proactively takes responsibility for self and team.
o Builds professional, positive, and respectful relationships

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Time will be spent in the office, in the field and working remotely. It will involve intermittent physical activities, including standing, bending, reaching, sitting, walking, lifting and carrying boxes.
• The CASA office is an open office layout. Candidates will be working in a shared space with varying levels of noise and foot traffic.
• Lifting can be up to 20 lbs.
• This position is a flexible hybrid environment between remote, office and in the field.

OTHER DUTIES:

o Represent CASA at meetings presentations with community partners, as needed.
o Exercise leadership, independent decision making and professional judgement in day-to-day problem solving with team members and CASA staff.
o Attend and actively participate in Advocacy Team Meetings, All-Staff meetings and Program Department team meetings.
o Collaborate and communicate with Prevention and Early Intervention service navigators on referrals for NMD/TAY resources and peer training.
o Research EPY related resources in Los Angeles County
o Local travel required, including occasional evening and weekend work.
o Participate in a minimum of 12 hours of continuing education per year.
o Other projects as assigned.