PROGRAM SPECIALIST
CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES COORDINATOR

JOB DESCRIPTION

SCOPE OF WORK
The Children and Family Services Coordinator is a full-�me, non-exempt posi�on, repor�ng to the Manager of
Youth and Family Services at The LGBTQ Center Long Beach (The Center). In addi�on to administra�ve
func�ons (billing, documenta�on, and data tracking/repor�ng), the person in this role is responsible for
planning and implemen�ng ac�vi�es/services that promote the well-being of children and their
parents/caregivers. The Family Services Coordinator also assists in broader youth and family services at The
Center, including the Mentoring Youth Through Empowerment (MYTE) teen program.
This person serves as a mentor, tutor, and advocate for youth and families. This individual must have strong
knowledge of local community resources, outstanding writen and communica�on skills, experience working
with diverse popula�ons (par�cularly LGBTQ individuals), and excellent interpersonal skills. The person in this
role will be required to atend con�nuing educa�on, trainings, seminars, in-service trainings, and other
professional development opportuni�es to stay abreast of relevant literature and to maintain familiarity with
trends/changes in child development, and family services.
I: FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

A: Administra�ve
1. As needed, par�cipate in team/department, interdisciplinary and staff mee�ngs.
2. As needed, assist with the crea�on, revision, and delivery of program materials (i.e., intake
forms, brochures, flyers etc.).
3. Conduct outreach at family service agencies, schools, and special events.
4. Maintain an accurate/updated list of program par�cipants.
5. Monitor and track all ac�vi�es to provide accurate and �mely reports to Center board and
funders.
6. Collaborate with other programs at The Center, and other relevant partners to coordinate
appropriate client referrals.
7. As needed, assist with supervision of volunteers.
8. Plan, monitor and document programma�c expenses.

B: Direct Care

1. Triage service inquiries to determine the best fit.
2. Conduct screenings, intakes, and assessments for Youth Services programs.
3. As needed, make appropriate internal and external referrals.
4. As appropriate, provide emo�onal support and encouragement to children,
parents/caregivers, and families.

C: Program Development

1. Develop and facilitate curriculum for children and family-based groups, including
Transparent Families and Genera�on Q
2. Provide educa�on and training for parents/caregivers, faculty, and community members in
best prac�ces for suppor�ng LGBTQ youth.
3. As needed, assist in co-facilita�ng for other programma�c areas (i.e., Teen, TAY, School
Advocacy, etc.).
4. Develop events/ac�vi�es to engage, empower and educate children and families.
5. As needed, develop and update specific resources for parents/caregivers of LGBTQ
children.
6. As needed, provide referrals to address a spectrum of needs.

D: Linkage to Resources / Case Management

1. Create and maintain resource databases about educa�on, family planning,
fostering/adop�on, social welfare programs, and other services.
2. Develop rela�onships with tk-8 schools and child and family services agencies,
organiza�ons, and providers that leads to iden�fica�on and referral of LGBTQ children and
families.
3. As needed, connect children and families to LGBTQ competent and affirming
emergency/permanent housing, legal, medical, mental health, and other social services in the
Long Beach area.

II: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate in Arts, Early Childhood Educa�on Degree OR two years of related work experience along

ONE IN LONG BEACH, INC
dba THE LGBTQ CENTER LONG BEACH

EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION

The LGBTQ Center Long Beach (The Center) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not
discriminate, exclude, or otherwise deny employment and/or advancement opportunities to any
qualified candidate based on age, ancestry, color, disability/handicap, gender, gender identity/
expression, national origin, place of birth, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and/or any other
characteristic(s) protected under local, state, or federals laws in any of its employment practices
and activities. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to any of these
characteristics.

INSTRUCTIONS:
Please complete all fields. Incomplete information could disqualify you from consideration.
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and this application to Peter Baek, Manager of
Youth and Family Services, at pbaek@centerlb.org.

PART I: CANDIDATE’S INFORMATION
Name: Date:

Preferred name: Pronouns:

Address:

City: State: Zip code:

Phone: Email:

PART II: PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT WITH THE CENTER
Have you ever been employed by The Center? Yes No
DATE(S): FROM: TO:
WHAT WAS YOUR ROLE?
WHO WAS YOUR STAFF SUPERVISOR?

PART III: PREVIOUS VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE WITH THE CENTER
Have you ever volunteered at The Center? Yes No
DATE(S): One time FROM: TO:

WHAT WAS YOUR ROLE?
WHO WAS YOUR STAFF SUPERVISOR?

PART IV: SERVICES FROM THE CENTER
Have you ever received any services at/from The Center? Yes No
DATE(S): One time FROM: TO:

PART V: AVAILABILITY
For which position are you applying?

What type of work are you seeking? Full time Part-time Temporary
On what date can you start?

Please use the spaces below to write which days and hours you are available for work.
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

AM AMAMAMAMAMAM

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If needed, can you work overtime? Yes No

PART VI: EDUCATION
Please circle the highest grade completed: 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

Institution’s Name City/State Years Graduation Completed Date Diploma/Degree

The LGBTQ Center Long Beach

PART VII: JOB RELATED SKILLS
Language skills: Are you fluent (speak, write, read) in any other language other
than English? If so, please describe below. Yes No

Please list any other skills, licenses, or certificates that may be job related or that you feel would
be of value to this job and The Center.

Have you read the job description? Yes No
Do you understand the requirements of the job? Yes No

PART VIII: EMPLOYMENT HISTORY I am still working for this employer May we contact employer? Yes No
Employer’s Name

City/State Phone

Position/Job Title Supervisor’s Name

Dates of Employment From: To:

Duties/Responsibilities

Reason for leaving

The LGBTQ Center Long Beach

Employer’s Name

City/State Phone

Position/Job Title Supervisor’s Name

Dates of Employment From: To:

Duties/Responsibilities

Reason for leaving

Employer’s Name

City/State Phone

Position/Job Title Supervisor’s Name

Dates of Employment From: To:

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Reason for leaving

The LGBTQ Center Long Beach

PART IX: PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING

I understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration
for employment establishes any obligation for The Center to hire me. If I am hired, I understand
that either The Center or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or
without prior notice. I understand that no representative of The Center has the authority to make
any assurance to the contrary.

I attest with my signature below that I have given The Center true and complete information on
this application. No requested information has been concealed. I authorize The Center to contact
references provided for employment reference checks. If any information I have provided is
untrue, or if I have concealed material information, I understand that this will constitute cause for
denial of employment or immediate dismissal.

Signature Date

The LGBTQ Center Long Beach