Youth Specialist II

About the Role

Becoming A Man (BAM) Youth Specialist II’s guide young male-identifying youth in grades 7–12 to develop social skills, make responsible decisions, and become positive members of their school and community. Using evidence-informed practices, trauma-informed engagement, and culturally responsive approaches, Youth Specialist II’s support youth through group sessions and individualized support to 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 at specific school sites within these districts.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the 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 program.
• 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, including individual, family, and crisis counseling sessions as needed.
• Offer trauma-informed and developmentally appropriate support, including one-on-one check-ins, case management, and goal setting.
• Participate in monthly staff development training and team meetings on the evidence-based BAM curriculum and other youth-related topics.
• Engage in supervision and coaching to ensure fidelity of program delivery.
• Deliver crisis intervention, risk assessments, and short-term individual interventions aligned 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.
• Work with the BAM Regional Manager to manage an annual program budget for planning and executing field trips and special events throughout the school year and summer.
• Collaborate with school administration, teachers, and other Youth Guidance programs to provide and participate in professional development sessions.
• Coordinate with school staff, caregivers, and external service providers for aftercare planning, including wraparound supports, referrals to mental health or community-based services, and ensuring continuity of care.
• Collaborate with the Youth Guidance Parent Family Engagement team and school-parent engagement teams.
• Participate in Journey to Self-Discovery Rites of Passage Training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.