Case & Transition Supervisor - East LA

Organization Summary

The LA Conservation Corps (the Corps) is a private, non-profit organization that has been helping at-risk young people develop themselves since 1986.  To date, more than 20,000 young people have participated in the Corps classes and service projects, learning new skills while contributing to the quality of life for all of us in the greater Los Angeles area.

Mission
We create equitable opportunities for young people to build resilience in themselves, their communities and the environment through a program of work, education and support.

Position Summary

The Case & Transition Supervisor ensures that corpsmembers are provided with a comprehensive program of services based on a professional assessment of corpsmembers needs and availability of community resources, with the goal of securing services to provide the corpsmembers with an opportunity for developing life, educational and work skills to advance their own personal and career opportunities.

Essential Functions

• Meets with participants individually to identify and assess their problems and needs; determines services required and develops a service plan.
• Creates and maintains corpsmember files.
• Conducts weekly individual progress meetings with program participants.
• Maintains positive communication with other agencies for referrals of potential participants and job placement opportunities.
• Provides short-term counseling to participants with crises and conflicts that need immediate resolution.
• Performs daily data entry into DOL-GPMS system and ECM software to track participant information, progress, attendance and participation in YouthBuild activities.
• Provides support as needed in classes, workshops and training sessions for participants.
• Assists with the coordination of corpsmember opportunities and leadership development activities
• Assists with community presentations and recruiting for the YouthBuild program.
• Assists with the maintenance of participant files and the collection of required DOL documentation and progress notes.
• Maintains positive communication across all Corps departments.
• Assists the Program Manager and Technical Supervisor as needed.
• Maintains consistent communication with separated corpsmembers.
• Communicates corpsmember progress, personal needs and barriers to the Program Manager.
• Assists corpsmembers in enrolling into post-secondary education.
• Assists corpsmembers in finding employment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contact a comprehensive listing of activities, duties and/or responsibilities that may be required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time and without notice.

Due to the organization’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, your essential functions and responsibilities may change to accommodate the needs of the program and to stay in compliance with CDC and County of LA Public Health Department requirements.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

• Demonstrate excellent analytical skills characterized by identifying, assimilating and comprehending the critical elements of various situations, and extracting and interpreting the implications of courses of action.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and presentation skills (verbal and written) characterized by actively listening and ensuring respectful two-way communication.
• Demonstrate sensitivity, understanding and the ability to effectively interact with individuals (internal and external) from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, disability and ethnic backgrounds.
• Demonstrate strong time management skills and a high level of attention to detail.
• Demonstrate a high level of accountability, responsibility and dependability.
• Demonstrate teamwork through cooperation and collaboration with others.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude, self-discipline and self-awareness.
• Ability to prepare concise, logical and grammatically correct documents, reports and presentations.
• Ability to accept, direct and perform responsibilities and assigned tasks as a project team member in support of the overall project.
• Ability to explain policies, procedures and directions and represent the Corps’ philosophy and values to a wide range of audiences including corpsmembers, programmatic staff, management and the public.
• Ability to structure tasks, establish priorities and set goals.
• Ability to effectively perform the physical requirements of the job, as well as train others.
• Ability to effectively provide presentations, work demonstrations and instruction to others to promote and establish of culture of safety.
• Ability to balance competing priorities and multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently.
• Intermediate level of computer skills (Microsoft Office environment) including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, ADP software and Internet research.
• High level of interpersonal skills, integrity and the ability to keep information confidential.
• Uses good judgment; evaluates alternatives in the achievement of quality outcomes. 
• Results-/Solution-oriented; flexible.
• Passion for the Corps and ability to articulate its mission.

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalency from an accredited institution required; AA and/or Bachelor’s degree preferred AND at least two (2) years of experience working and/or training young people of various ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Previous experience working in the non-profit or public sector preferred.
• Competent level of computer skills (Microsoft Office environment) and the ability to complete the necessary reports.
• Ability to effectively provide supervision, training, development safeguards and serve as a mentor and good role model.
• Bilingual speaking and/or writing skills (English and Spanish), preferred

Other Requirements

• Attend events and meetings in the community to support the program. This can involve working Saturdays or Sundays, as needed.
• California Class C Driver’s License, validation of driving record for commercial policy insurability per the requirements of the state of California.
• Occasional use of private vehicle for company purposes; validation of driving record and approval of commercial policy insurability is required in conjunction with proof of personal minimum liability insurance coverage per the requirements of the State of California.  Mileage will be reimbursed at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) standard mileage rate.
• Pass a post-offer drug/alcohol screen test before commencing employment (required to submit for the drug/alcohol screening at a company designated facility)
• Pass a post-offer Live Scan (fingerprint/background clearance-Department of Justice) before commencing employment. 
• Reference checks will be conducted.  Employment is contingent upon receipt of acceptable references.

Salary and Benefits

$25.18 - $31.28 per hour (reflects the entire pay range).  A starting hourly rate higher than $25.18 per hour is based on a level of experience and education that exceeds the minimum requirements and is commensurate with the compensation scale (salary range).

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits with 93% employer coverage of costs for employee and 79% coverage for additional family members.    

3 weeks of vacation accrued per year; 11 paid Holidays and 2 weeks of sick time accrued per year.   

401k retirement plan with match of up to 3%.  

Application Procedure

Email cover letter and resume.  The Los Angeles Conservation Corps only employs individuals who are lawfully authorized to work in the United States.

Based upon a review of your resume, application and supportive information, applicants will be considered for the interview portion.  The interview will cover education and experience requirements.  Applicants who need reasonable accommodations to apply or interview for this position must notify Human Resources at least four (4) business days before the closing date of the position or, if applicable, at the time an interview is scheduled.

AAO/EEO Statement

It is the policy of LA Conservation Corps to seek and employ qualified workforce at all locations, job sites, and facilities, and to provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees in recruiting, hiring, placement, training, compensation and benefits, promotion, transfer, and termination.

LA Conservation Corps

Equal Opportunity Employer

www.lacorps.org