Emergency Appointment - Youth Development Ambassador Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/jobs/newprint/5002370)  Emergency Appointment - Youth Development Ambassador Salary $87,520.32 - $117,941.52 Annually Location Los Angeles County, CA Job Type Full time Job Number YD8298C-EA Department YOUTH DEVELOPMENT Opening Date 08/20/2025 Closing Date 8/25/2025 5:00 PM Pacific + Description + Benefits + Questions Position/Program Information TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE- EMERGENCY Exam Number: YD8298C-EA Applications will be open for filing on Monday, August 25th, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. (Pacific Time) to before 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time). The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness (https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/bos/supdocs/176661.pdf?) , and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing, mental health, and substance use. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you. The Department of Youth Development is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Youth Development Ambassador vacancies related to the homelessness crisis. At this time, the Department seeks to fill the following vacancies: A) Youth Development Ambassadors (Youth Development & School-Base): to support the development of strategies, priorities, and direction for regional Youth Development Networks and School-Based efforts. This role includes facilitating partnerships with systems change partners, including regional and educational stakeholders, to coordinate and collaborate on shared priorities and implementation;and B) Youth Development Ambassadors (Youth Reentry & Decarceration): to support the development of strategies, priorities, and direction for youth decarceration and reentry initiatives, including programs and policies focused on increasing access to supportive services and alternatives to incarceration for justice-involved youth. This role includes supporting partnerships with community and system partners, including justice system partners, to coordinate and collaborate on shared priorities and implementation of decarceration, reentry, and Credible Messenger mentorship strategies;and C) Youth Development Ambassadors (Coordination & Innovation): to support research and evaluation for youth development programs. This role includes learning data management, quality assurance, and data-related technical assistance to support youth development partners; as well as support for collaborative communication of data, evidence, and opportunities for program improvement and equity. Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment. Before the end of your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%. Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Youth Development Ambassador. Essential Job Functions What does the Youth Development Ambassador do? The Ambassador assists in the coordination and collaborative project management of a wide range of youth development services, opportunities and support—from prevention and early intervention to engagement and support for youth and their families involved in the justice system—so that all youth in Los Angeles County have access to youth development. The individual supports youth participating in collaborative programs or policy planning and helps to inform work plans and priorities by sharing their valuable experience and perspective. Some essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: + Supports the development, implementation, and management of youth development services and policy initiatives with guidance from a Youth Development Supervisor and in collaboration with Youth Development Specialists and Ambassadors. + Supports developing and designing programs, policies, and systems to ensure effective service delivery. + Supports protocols and implementation plans to operationalize and improve program and policy initiatives. + Supports research, evaluation, and shared learning activities to improve equity and effectiveness across program and policy priorities. + Communicates and builds trusting, effective relationships with community-based providers and program partners. + Assists with developing culturally responsive and equity-centered spaces and relationships with youth, community groups, and other stakeholders to receive and communicate information, including collaborative research, planning, and decision-making, as well as coordinate resources or services. + Conducts outreach, engagement, and storytelling to increase awareness of departmental programs and priorities and to uplift youth narratives and successes to a wide range of audiences, including County partners, youth, and communities. + Engages in reflection and analysis of gaps and opportunities, including receiving feedback from youth and families to inform active and ongoing improvement. + GENERAL COMPETENCIES, QUALIFICATION STANDARDS, and EXAMPLES OF JOB DUTIES: For detailed information regarding Youth Development Ambassador competencies, qualifications, and examples of additional job duties, please visitClass Specifications | Youth Development Ambassador | Class Spec Details (governmentjobs.com) (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1483499?keywords=YOUTH%20DEVELOPMENT%20AMBASSADOR&pagetype=classSpecifications) Requirements Minimum Requirement: One year of experience working to support youth development through mentorship, community organizing, care coordination, or case management, including in the following settings: CBOs, schools, healing centers, public agencies, secure placement facilities or locked institutions, and philanthropic or academic centers with a focus on youth or community investment. Additional Information EXAM CONTENT: Before the end of your initial work assignment, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment. BACKGROUND PROCESS: Appointment to this position is contingent upon successful clearance of all pre-employment screening and onboarding requirements. This position requires livescan clearance. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: Applications must be filed online only. YouMUST include a recent resume as part of your application submission.APPLICATIONS WITHOUT A RESUME ATTACHED WILL BE DEEMED INCOMPLETE AND WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. Please addhr@dyd.lacounty.gov, as well asnoreply@governmentjobs.com, andinfo@governmentjobs.comto your email contact list and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. You can opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging intogovernmentjobs.comand viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices. Plan to submit your online application onMonday, August 25th, 2025, before the 5:00 p.m. deadline, as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account onwww.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty,you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. Computer and Internet Access at Public Libraries: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI) The Department of Youth Development recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Youth Development is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst races. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices. Department Contact Name: HR General Department Contact Phone: Department Contact Email:hr@dyd.lacounty.gov Teletype Number: (800) 735-2929 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Employment Information Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below. This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting. Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement: The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit:https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/. Testing Accommodations for Applicants: The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit:https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/. Fair Chance: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952). Employment Eligibility: Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States. Career PathFinder: Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application athttp://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov. Revised January 2025 For detailed information, please clickhere (http://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/) 01 The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the process. CHECK YOUR ANSWERS CAREFULLY. Any mistakes you make and/or any incomplete responses you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application even if you possess the qualifying experience. Be specific as possible and include all information requested. Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. All information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal. + I understand the above information and instructions 02 This is an emergency recruitment to fill a position for up to 90 days with the opportunity for permanent employment. Do you understand this information? + Yes, I understand the above information 03 This position works directly with individuals experiencing homelessness. + I understand and am willing to perform necessary work duties 04 Please be sure you have attached a resume as it is a requirement for this application. Failure to comply and attach your resume to the application will result in disqualification of the application. + I understand the above information and instructions 05 Please indicate which specialization/area of focus you are applying for. SELECT ALL THAT APPLY + Youth Development & School-Based + Youth Reentry & Decarceration + Coordination and Innovation + All of the Above 06 How many years of verifiable experience do you have working to support youth development through mentorship, community organizing, care coordination, or case management, including in the following settings: CBOs, schools, healing centers, public agencies, secure placement facilities or locked institutions, and philanthropic or academic centers with a focus on youth or community investment? + 1 - 2 years + 2 - 3 years + 3 - 4 years + 4 or more years + I do not have experience working to support youth development. 07 If you selected years of experience in question 6, describe your experience in the format below. 1. Name and Address of Employer 2. Position/Title 3. Date From: (MM/YYYY), Date To: (MM/YYYY) 4. Hours worked per week 5. Describe experience in detail below If you do not have this experience, please indicate "Not Applicable". 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