What are the responsibilities and job description for the YOUTH EDUCATOR SUPERVISOR / EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT HOMELESSNESS position at County of Los Angeles?
Position/Program Information
EXAM NUMBER:
PH4859D-EA
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY
FIRST DAY OF FILING:
The application filing period will begin on Monday, August 3, 2026, at 8:30 a.m.,(PT) - Continuous.
We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.
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 County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Youth Educator Supervisor vacancies related to the homelessness crisis.
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 Educator Supervisor.
DEFINITION:
Supervises a team of educators responsible for carrying out school-based health related education, coaching and support programs and services that reduce substance use and related adverse health and social outcomes.
For information about the specific classification standards for this position, please visit the following link: Youth Educator Supervisor
Essential Job Functions
REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:
A Master's degree* from an accredited college or university.
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job related essential functions.
PHYSICAL CLASS:
Physical Class II – Light : This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
You MUST meet the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.
EXAMINATION CONTENT:
During your initial work period, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.
_______________________________________________________________
Application and Filing Information
HOW TO APPLY:
Applications must be filed ONLINE ONLY and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing, we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information.
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 add HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.
You have the ability to 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 into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.
Plan to submit your online application well in advance 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 on www.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.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.
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. Check the website for updated information at https://lacountylibrary.org.
DO NOT SHARE USER ID AND PASSWORD:
All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.
ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI):
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the in equalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
Department Contact Name: Exam Analyst
Department Contact Phone: (213) 684-8726
Department Contact E-mail: HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov
Exam Number: PH4859D-EA
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
ADA Coordinator Phone: (844) 914-1006
Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099
Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077
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 at http://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.
Veteran’s Credit:
Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.
For more information on veteran’s credit, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102_PPG_115.pdf
Revised September 2025
For detailed information, please click here
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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 examination process. Please be as specific as possible and include all information as requested. Please do not use "see resume and application", for this is not acceptable and credit will not be given. Please note that 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.
This position works to support the County's response to the homelessness emergency.
REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:
Do you have a Master's degree* from an accredited college or university?
We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.
REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:
Do you have experience in community organization work, community group activities, educational programs or related programs?
If yes, please select the area of your experience. Check all that apply.
REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:
If you selected "Related Programs" for question #4, please indicate the type of programs used to gain the experience.
If you do not have experience please indicate "Not Applicable".
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REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:
Please describe in detail your experience in community organization work, community group activities, educational programs or related programs.
If you do not have experience please indicate "Not Applicable".
NOTE: For each experience please indicate the following information:
Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered a response.
EXAM NUMBER:
PH4859D-EA
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:
OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY
FIRST DAY OF FILING:
The application filing period will begin on Monday, August 3, 2026, at 8:30 a.m.,(PT) - Continuous.
We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.
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 County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Youth Educator Supervisor vacancies related to the homelessness crisis.
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 Educator Supervisor.
DEFINITION:
Supervises a team of educators responsible for carrying out school-based health related education, coaching and support programs and services that reduce substance use and related adverse health and social outcomes.
For information about the specific classification standards for this position, please visit the following link: Youth Educator Supervisor
Essential Job Functions
- Participates in design of locally driven efforts to change conditions and norms that impact community health and health equity. Assures effective implementation of student-focused programming and of educator collaboration with school personnel, parents, and community stakeholders across schools in a defined geographic area.
- Supervises the implementation and evaluation of multiple Wellbeing Centers within a geographic area; oversees staff assigned at each site within the area; and preserves a broad overview of community needs, concerns, challenges and resources.
- Plans, implements and evaluates health education services provided on substance use disorders and other public health priority subjects that are risk factors for and/or exacerbated by substance use (e.g., violence, risky sexual behavior).
- Collaborates with management and engages school-based educators on curriculum development and methods of presentation system-wide. Evaluates effectiveness of educator activities at each school and system wide.
- Works closely with the assigned program manager to develop relationships with community partners and other County departments to jointly develop educational programs and services; and develops relationships with community organizations, public and private agencies, and professional groups to elicit their cooperation and participation in health education services.
- Supervises the day-to-day work of staff responsible for the development of Youth Peer Educators and guides staff on the implementation of peer leader training, deployment, coaching, and support. Assures active engagement of Peer Leaders in education activities related to, substance use disorders, tobacco, sexual health, emotional health, and in wellness activities (e.g., classroom educational seminars, school-wide wellness activities, resource distribution, school fairs) conducted on campus by youth for youth.
- Reviews and evaluates reports on delivered services and referrals using established methods (i.e., electronic health record for community-based substance abuse disorder treatment referrals); analyzes data for reporting purposes (i.e., Primary Prevention Substance Use Disorder Data Services); determines priorities; and provides recommendations to the program manager on the evaluation design and data analysis within the context of actual program functioning and student experiences.
- Responsible for coordinating and serving as a committee member at meetings with youth, community organizations, educational institutions, Health Center organizations, County departments to strategize on increasing participation; validating that the implemented curricula, activities, events are resulting in positive outcomes and are responsive to current youth and/or community needs, preferences, etc.
- Oversees the training and orientation courses for Youth Educators, teachers, student peer educators, and the community educators/Promotores on the curricula and individual-focused services to ensure the ability to effectively communicate information is in alignment with the model and achieve the program's stated outcomes.
- Evaluates the extent to which health education services and activities meet objectives and impact the target population's knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, practices, and behaviors by utilizing appropriate data collection methods such as pre and post examinations and focus groups.
- Responsible for ensuring that assigned staff maintain an inventory of outreach and education materials; reviews and approves the updates of local resource and referral lists; ensures the Student Wellbeing Center operates effectively; and collaborates with school personnel, community organizations, and/or County entities to ensure the success of set programs.
- Supervises and provides coaching to Youth Educator staff to ensure program services are implemented as designed and youth benefit from assessment and treatment services.
REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:
A Master's degree* from an accredited college or university.
- AND- Two (2) years of experience in community organization work, community group activities, educational programs or related programs.
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job related essential functions.
PHYSICAL CLASS:
Physical Class II – Light : This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
You MUST meet the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.
- To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of all relevant official documents, including your transcript from an accredited institution or email it to HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days of filing your application. The document should show the number of units and the type of unit system used (e.g., semester, quarter) and be in English. If not in English, then translation is required. International degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to US standards and indicate the number of units and unit system. Documents marked as unofficial will not be accepted. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf
- Official Transcript is a transcript that bears the college seal and states "official and/or copy" issued by the school's registrar office. A printout of the transcript from the school's website is NOT considered official and may result in your application being incomplete and rejected.
- We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.
EXAMINATION CONTENT:
During your initial work period, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.
_______________________________________________________________
Application and Filing Information
HOW TO APPLY:
Applications must be filed ONLINE ONLY and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing, we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information.
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 add HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov as well as noreply@governmentjobs.com and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.
You have the ability to 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 into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.
Plan to submit your online application well in advance 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 on www.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.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.
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. Check the website for updated information at https://lacountylibrary.org.
DO NOT SHARE USER ID AND PASSWORD:
All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.
ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI):
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the in equalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
Department Contact Name: Exam Analyst
Department Contact Phone: (213) 684-8726
Department Contact E-mail: HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov
Exam Number: PH4859D-EA
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
ADA Coordinator Phone: (844) 914-1006
Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099
Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077
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 at http://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.
Veteran’s Credit:
Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.
For more information on veteran’s credit, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102_PPG_115.pdf
Revised September 2025
For detailed information, please click here
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 examination process. Please be as specific as possible and include all information as requested. Please do not use "see resume and application", for this is not acceptable and credit will not be given. Please note that 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.
- Yes, I understand the above information.
This position works to support the County's response to the homelessness emergency.
- Yes, I understand and am willing to perform all necessary work duties.
REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:
Do you have a Master's degree* from an accredited college or university?
- To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of all relevant official documents, including your transcript from an accredited institution or email it to HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days of filing your application. The document should show the number of units and the type of unit system used (e.g., semester, quarter) and be in English. If not in English, then translation is required. International degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to US standards and indicate the number of units and unit system. Documents marked as unofficial will not be accepted. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf
We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.
- Yes, I have attached a copy of my degree with my application.
- Yes, I will email a copy of my degree within 7 calendar days of my application submission to hrexams@ph.lacounty.gov.
- No, I do not possess a Master's degree.
REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:
Do you have experience in community organization work, community group activities, educational programs or related programs?
If yes, please select the area of your experience. Check all that apply.
- Community Organization Work
- Community Group Activities
- Educational Programs
- Related Programs
- Not Applicable
REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:
If you selected "Related Programs" for question #4, please indicate the type of programs used to gain the experience.
If you do not have experience please indicate "Not Applicable".
06
REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:
Please describe in detail your experience in community organization work, community group activities, educational programs or related programs.
If you do not have experience please indicate "Not Applicable".
NOTE: For each experience please indicate the following information:
- Employer's Name and Address
- Position/Title held
- Employment Period: From (MM/YYYY) To (MM/YYYY)
- Hours Worked per Week
- Describe experience/responsibilities in detail.
Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered a response.
- Required Question