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  • Pay: $51,500 a year

    Job Type: Full-time

    Shift and Schedule: 8 hour shift, Weekend availability, Monday to Friday

    REPORTS TO: Senior Program Manager. Full-Time; Non-Exempt

    DEPARTMENT:Programs

    JOB SUMMARY

    Under the supervision of the Senior Program Manager, the Program Associate is responsible for establishing and facilitating youth programming at one or more high schools campuses. We are proud of our experience implementing youth-led programs, specifically, working with Student Advisory Boards (SABs). Utilizing a youth-empowerment model, The L.A. Trust engage Adult Allies who recruit students, develop their skillsets and critical thinking abilities through peer mentor and health training, and support their execution of campus and community-wide health education campaigns. Annually, we provide leadership and advocacy opportunities for approximately 160 students.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

    -Manage, recruit and mentor Student Advisory Board (SAB) members.

    -Develop and implement action plans and budgets with SAB members.

    -Develop and implement training materials to build students’ leadership capacity.

    -Support student engagement planning, Adult Ally meetings for the Wellness Network.

    -Assist student engagement team in communications and marketing needs with Wellness Center partners, school partners, and Adult Allies.

    -Serve as the staff liaison for one or more Wellness Center campuses in Wellness Coordinating Council meetings, and support select campus-based activities and partnerships.

    -Conduct health presentations at schools and local community organizations.

    -Assist in the development of health promotion materials.

    -Work with the Communications team to promote programs, and highlight student engagement efforts.

    -Submit monthly reports and data for internal and external use.

    -Facilitate discussions with a wide range of stakeholders on data reports and specific indicators from the Data xChange.

    -Identify and include appropriate data elements in program planning efforts, delivery of health education, communication pieces, and grant proposals; such data elements should come from the Data xChange and/or government and/or reputable national and local organizations.

    -Support agency-wide and program-specific events, such as the Youth to Youth (Y2Y) Annual Conference, as necessary.

    -Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed are designed to provide typical examples of the work performed; not all duties and responsibilities assigned are included here, nor is it expected that all similar positions will be assigned every duty and responsibility.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Experience:

    -At least two (2) years of community engagement and/or youth development work.

    -Use of social media and technology for public health promotion.

    -Lived experience in Los Angeles County’s diverse communities.

    -Experience with diverse student populations including youth who are queer, in foster care, experiencing homelessness, and those who are juvenile justice system involved.

    Education:

    High school or General Education Development (GED) required.

    Bachelor's degree in social sciences, public health, social work, or related field prefered.

    Skills and Abilities:

    -Ability to work in a dynamic, multi-cultural, team environment with flexibility and professionalism.

    -Reliable, and efficient work habits with the ability to exercise initiative and good judgment.

    -Basic written and oral communication skills.

    -Willingness to work late afternoons and some weekends.

    -Proficiency in MS Office Suite such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.

    -Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required.

    Licenses and Registrations:

    A valid California Class C license and automobile liability insurance required for frequent local travel.

    Physical Demands

    While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, speak and hear. The position requires extensive computer use so the employee must have sufficient hand dexterity to use a computer keyboard and be capable of reading a computer screen. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Ability to commute/relocate:

    Los Angeles, CA 90017: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required).

    Work Location: Hybrid remote in Los Angeles, CA 90017.

  • Pay: $65,000 a year

    Job Type: Full-time

    Shift and Schedule: 8 hour shift, Monday to Friday

    REPORTS TO: Senior Data and Research Analyst. Full-Time; Exempt

    DEPARTMENT: Programs

    JOB SUMMARY

    The Data and Research Assistant is responsible for data collection and reporting for Community Schools. The Data and Research Analyst develops data collection protocols and facilitates the required collection and reporting of quantitative and qualitative data. This position will work alongside our evaluation partners at the LA County Office of Education (LACOE) and UCLA Center for Transformation of Schools (CTS).

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

    General Data and Research Analyst Duties:

    -Develop scope of work for community schools data collection and manage program activities to ensure timely completion of deliverables.

    -Work with the Communications department to write up and promote findings.

    -Assist with data collection and evaluation activities required by The L.A. Trust, LACOE, and UCLA R-TAC as well as prepare program activity reports to measure program effectiveness and measure outcomes.

    -Communicates effectively with stakeholders and partners through presentations, and written reports, particularly on presentation materials that highlight data and evaluation results.

    -Keeps abreast of essential public health research, policies, and systems developments.

    -Facilitate discussions with a wide range of stakeholders on data reports and specific indicators.

    -Assist with developing and revising data and evaluation-related policies and procedures.

    -Support agency-wide and program-specific events, as necessary

    -Participate in local and statewide convenings, collaboratives, and/or committees as needed.

    -Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed are designed to provide typical examples of the work performed; not all duties and responsibilities assigned are included here, nor is it expected that all similar positions will be assigned every duty and responsibility.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Experience:

    -Strong working knowledge of education, health care, social work, community engagement, youth programs, school-based health care, or related field

    -Experience working for a local government agency, school district, non-profit organization preferred

    -Minimum three (3) years of research and evaluation experience

    Education:

    -Bachelor's degree in social sciences, education, public health, social work, or related field required.

    -Master’s degree in education, evaluation, public health, social work, or related field preferred; work experience may be considered in lieu of graduate degree.

    Skills and Abilities:

    -Knowledge of current problems, developments, trends, and research in school health programs; public health and population health goals; and federal and state policies surrounding school health.

    -Strong analytical and quantitative skills, ability to effectively manage large projects.

    -Excellent oral and written communication skills; effectively communicate in writing (e.g., reports) and through presentations.

    -Reliable, and efficient work habits with the ability to exercise initiative and good judgment.

    -Strong written and oral communication skills

    -Willingness to work late afternoons and some weekends.

    -Proficiency in MS Office Suite such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.

    -Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required.

    Licenses and Registrations:

    -A valid California Class C license and automobile liability insurance required for frequent local travel

    -Periodic instate travel may also be required

    Work Location: Hybrid remote in Los Angeles, CA 90017.

  • Pay: $75,000 a year

    Job Type: Full-time

    Shift and Schedule: 8 hour shift, Monday to Friday

    REPORTS TO: Senior Policy Manager. Full-Time; Exempt

    DEPARTMENT: Community Schools

    JOB SUMMARY

    The Advocacy Manager will be part of the community schools team and is charged with monitoring CCSPP implementation for policy opportunities and engaging diverse partners, students, and families in related advocacy. This role is key to ensuring schools are operating in a policy environment that not only allows for—but nourishes community schools transformation. The Advocacy Manager will co-facilitate The L.A. Trust School Health Policy Roundtable and leverage the collaboration to engage and educate elected officials and decision-makers about the impact of existing policies and opportunities for innovation and improvement. With an eye toward helping explain complex issues in easy-to-understand ways, this person is also committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the forefront of everything that we do.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

    1) Build school and student advocacy capacity

    -Engage CCSPP grantees, community school practitioners, students, and families in identifying policy opportunities related to community school transformation.

    -Build and maintain strong relationships with trusted community-based organizations, school site and district-level staff, local government leaders, and organizational ally partners.

    -Create school-leader and community-facing policy explainers and advocacy tools.

    -Encourage, coach, and support CCSPP grantees and members of their school communities to take advocacy actions that align with local priorities and the broader community schools movement.

    -Co-facilitate the Student and/or Family Sub-Council(s) of the Los Angeles County Community School Advisory Coalition (CSAC).

    Engage the L.A. Trust Student Advisory Boards in advocacy on matters that affect them.

    2) Policy Analysis

    -Research local policy best practices that support community schools transformation.

    -Analyze and track legislation and state budget items impacting community schools/student health.

    -Identify appropriate strategies for responding to proposed legislation or state budget items.

    -Collaborate with the Senior Policy Manager, Executive Director, the School Health Policy Roundtable, and CSAC to carry out the appropriate advocacy strategies.

    -Provide policy updates and advocacy resources to the R-TAC and The L.A. Trust community schools team.

    3) Policy Communications

    -Provide updated policy-related information to the R-TAC and The L.A. Trust Communications team.

    -Collaborate with these teams regularly on the creation of communications, making community school policy issues accessible and easy to understand for families.

    4) Support Other Key Initiatives and Core Systems for The L.A. Trust Policy Team

    -Help manage The L.A. Trust School Health Policy Roundtable.

    -Support and collaborate with colleagues across the organization to implement cross-team, cross-functional, and organization-wide strategies and initiatives.

    -May oversee interns or contractors in service of community schools policy.

    -Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Characteristics and Abilities:

    -Committed to Racial Justice and Liberation.

    -Culturally competent and equity-minded

    -Relationship builder & Influencer - skilled at forming meaningful, interpersonal relationships by building trust and being a curious, empathetic listener who consistently demonstrates respect for others.

    -Highly skilled at engaging youth and community members.

    -Natural self-starter who can nimbly manage multiple projects and work streams.

    -Systems thinker – sees ‘the big picture’ and understands how to move change through political and social systems.

    -Team player - Excels in an environment that requires team members to wear many hats and support each other’s work.

    -Finds joy in problem-solving, pivoting, and finding solutions.

    -Strong policy researcher, writer, and communicator.

    -Ability to work in a dynamic, multicultural, team environment with flexibility and professionalism.

    -Comfort discussing the impacts of racism and systems of oppression.

    -Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

    -Proficiency in MS Office Suite such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.

    Education:

    -Bachelor's degree in a related area of study or equivalent work experience (high school diploma or GED and four years of work experience) in a policy advocacy organization required.

    -At least 2-3 years of related work experience required (policy, advocacy, politics)

    -Knowledge and passion for education or health reform and building community power.

    -Knowledge of county, city, school board, and administrative policy systems.

    In addition, the most desirable candidates will have the following:

    -Knowledge of/experience with community schools.

    -Relationships with L.A. County educational leaders and other decision-makers.

    -Experience facilitating advocacy trainings for youth and/or adults.

    -Bilingual, fluent speaker and writer of English and Spanish

    Licenses and Registrations:

    A valid California Class C license and automobile liability insurance required for frequent local travel.

    Physical Demands

    While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, speak and hear. The position requires extensive computer use so the employee must have sufficient hand dexterity to use a computer keyboard and be capable of reading a computer screen. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Work Location: Hybrid remote in Los Angeles, CA 90017.

  • Pay: $100,000 a year

    Job Type: Full-time

    Shift and Schedule: 8 hour shift, Weekend availability, Monday to Friday

    POSITION STATUS: Full-Time; Exempt

    DEPARTMENT: Community Schools Director

    JOB SUMMARY

    The Associate Director of Training will oversee The L.A. Trust’s training programs in partnership with the LA County Office of Education (LACOE) to serve as the Regional Technical Assistance Center (R-TAC) for L.A. County grantees of the California Community Schools Partnership Program (CCSPP). Under the general supervision of the Community Schools Director, the Director of Training will lead the community schools’ training program. Together, the community schools’ team will provide technical assistance and partner strategically to drive the integration of student voice, health services and wellness-centered approaches within community schools.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Applies knowledge of school site contexts to create and implement The L.A. Trust’s community schools’ training and technical assistance plan to expand and innovate best practices in school health and student wellness.

    • Collaborates with LAT leadership to drive integration, learning, strategy development, policy development and support emerging opportunities.

    • Establishes and coordinates the community schools’ staff and consultants to ensure community schools technical assistance needs are being met and adjusts as needed.

    • Communicates clearly and effectively with a wide variety of partners including the CDE, DPH, DHCS, community-based organizations, other COEs, and district and school leaders.

    • Oversee all areas of training that The L.A. Trust is responsible for, including but not limited to physical, oral, and mental health services, student leadership and peer support, health data management, sustainability planning, and integration of wellness in all school policies and practices.

    • Develops written materials and tools to guide school and district staff in implementing community schools’ strategy, wellness programs, and policies.

    • Oversees and evaluates technical assistance for communities of transformational practice for health providers, community-based organizations, and others who partner with schools to support student wellness to facilitate effective and sustainable partnerships.

    • Works with leadership staff to identify and leverage opportunities to integrate TA strategies across The L.A. Trust’s strategic plan outcome areas.

    • Keeps abreast of essential knowledge, policies, and system developments, and share knowledge with staff to ensure integration and shared understanding across The L.A. Trust programs.

    • Co-leads the planning of major community schools convenings, in collaboration with R-TAC partners.

    • Represents the organization in local and statewide collaboratives/workgroups related to community schools and child and adolescent health.

    • Supervises deliverables assigned to consultants, contractors and/or interns, as needed.

    • Supports agency-wide and program-specific events.

    • Actively participate in The L.A. Trust’s efforts to implement strategies for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion within the organization

    • Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed are designed to provide typical examples of the work performed; not all duties and responsibilities assigned are included here, nor is it expected that all similar positions will be assigned every duty and responsibility.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Experience:

    • The ideal candidate will have leadership experience in education, public health, social justice, health equity, and a commitment to delivering high quality, integrated health programs.

    • A clear understanding of and experience with the Community Schools model specifically The California Community Schools Partnership Program (CCSPP) Framework.

    • Experience managing collaboratives and/or learning communities.

    • Strong understanding of student health and behavioral health needs and how school-based health services can contribute to an overall approach to meeting those needs and the funding streams that can pay for those services to be delivered in school settings.

    • Knowledge of the LA County educational landscape, existing relationships with school/district administrators and/or school-based service providers preferred.

    • Knowledge of how a community school framework can support identified needs as indicated by the Local Control and Accountability Plan, California Dashboard, multi-tiered system of support and differentiated assistance.

    • Minimum of seven (7) years of education and training experience, managing grants and/or contracts, and providing staff supervision.

    • A minimum of five years of experience in school health or community schools, including at least three years of experience as a school/LEA employee.

    • Familiarity with current school health best initiatives, including Community Schools, Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports (MTSS), Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), and Coordination of Service Teams (COST).

    Education:

    Advanced degree in Education, Public Health, or related field.

    Skills and Abilities:

    • Ability to work in a dynamic, multi-cultural setting with flexibility and professionalism.

    • Conducts business in an appropriate manner including poise, tact, good judgment, and ability to work effectively with District personnel, community representatives, parents, and students.

    • Ability to synthesize complex data, research and training modalities to suit the needs of the audience.

    • Ability to create and strengthen partnerships with various school stakeholder groups.

    • Reliable, and efficient work habits with the ability to exercise initiative and good judgment.

    • Demonstrated ability to work independently in a leadership role.

    • Exceptional written and oral communication skills.

    • Proficiency in MS Office Suite such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.

    • Strong analytical and quantitative skills, familiarity with basic contracting and financial billing concepts.

    • Strong interpersonal skills demonstrated ability to build effective teams, partnerships and manage collaboratives.

    • A demonstrated ability to prioritize work, function independently, as well as work effectively as part of a team.

    • The ability to travel locally is required.

    Licenses and Registrations:

    • A valid California Class C license and automobile liability insurance required for frequent local travel.

    • Periodic instate travel may also be required.

    Work Location: Hybrid remote in Los Angeles, CA 90017.

Benefits

    • New Hires accrue 10 days of personal time off in their first year of service

    • Twelve (12) company holidays per year

    • Employer-subsidized medical, vision, and dental insurance

    • Marketplace gym and/or wellness program

    • Flexible Spending Account

    • Employee assistance program

    • 403(b) plan with employer matching

    • Commuter benefit program

Commitment and Racial Equity

The Los Angeles Trust for Children’s Health is an equal-opportunity employer committed to racial equity and to creating a work environment where all individuals are valued and respected. 

We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and strive to hire qualified staff reflecting the rich diversity of the communities we serve. We define diversity in broad terms to include race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, geography, and socio-economic status.