Youth Development Ambassador
County of Los AngelesAbout the role
Posting number: YD8298D-EA
Department: YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
Job classification: Youth Development Ambassador
Posting type: Open
Categories: Community Services, Social Services, Community Development, Project Management, Community and Social Services
Summary
Final DYD Logo_Primary_2_Color_30x30_signature (002).png TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY
Applications will be accepted from August 26, 2026 at 8:00 AM PST until August 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM PST
EXAM NUMBER: YD8298D-EA
The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness, 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:
- Youth Development Ambassadors (Youth Development & Diversion): to support the development of strategies, priorities, and direction for regional Youth Diversion efforts. This role includes supporting a team of YD Specialists to coordinate referrals from the Probation Department and other law enforcement agency partners, including outreach to youth and families, and logistical and project management support; and
- Youth Development Ambassadors (Facility-Based Programming):: to support the development, planning, implementation and ongoing capacity-building of youth development programming delivered by community-based providers and other county agencies for justice-involved youth in the County's juvenile hall, camps and Secure Youth Treatment Facilities operated by the Los Angeles County Probation Department; and
- 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 maybe 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 work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%.
Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Youth Development Ambassador.
Examples of duties
Essential Job FunctionsWhat does the Youth Development Ambassadors 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.
- Supportsprotocolsandimplementationplanstooperationalizeandimprove program and policy initiatives.
- Supports
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