What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Liaison 1 position at The LGBTQ Center Long Beach?
Position: School Liaison I
Department: Youth and Family Services
Reports To: Manager of Youth and
Family Services
Status: N o n - E x e m p t / F u l l T i m e
PayScale: $ 2 0 - $ 2 3 / h o u r
Probation: 90 days
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Manager of Youth and Family Services, the School
Liaison I is responsible for promoting the well-being and inclusion of LGBTQ
students at local school sites for . This includes
planning and implementing student-centered activities, providing direct support to
students, and facilitating resources that foster a sense of belonging within school
communities. Additionally, the School Liaison 1 will manage administrative
functions such as billing, documentation, and data tracking/reporting and support
broader youth and family services at The Center, including the Mentoring Youth
Through Empowerment (MYTE) program and the Transparent Families program.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
LBUSD Student Development
- Schedules, develops and delivers in-person programming to contracted
LGBTQ affirming programming to students.
- Creates and maintains a resource database covering district policies,
LBUSD Faculty Development
- Assists in designing and facilitating curriculum for inclusion workshops
sessions, faculty peer gatherings, and open office hours.
- Develops and maintains a comprehensive resource database on district
inclusivity.
- Creates and distributes a monthly newsletter tailored to social workers,
centers on-site.
- Contributes to developing and delivering LGBTQ inclusion training for
Unified School District (LBUSD) staff.
Parents and Caregiver Resource Linkage Responsibilities
• Assists in developing and facilitating workshops and peer groups, including
dedicated support groups for parents/caregivers of LGBTQ students and
scheduled open office hours.
- Creates and maintains a comprehensive resource database covering
- Develops tailored resources to support parents and caregivers of LGBTQ
- Cultivates partnerships with child and family service agencies, community
organizations, and providers to enhance referral opportunities for LGBTQ
children and their families.
- Connects families with resources focused on family-centered support.
- Advocates for clients throughout the referral and linkage process to ensure
access to essential resources.
Youth Services Program Administration Responsibilities
• Conducts outreach for the agency and youth programs at family service
- Assists the youth services team in managing the MYTE program, Children
and Family Programs, and Transitional Age Youth programs, including
organizing special events and field trips.
- Acts as a mentor, tutor, and advocate for youth and their families.
- Supports in managing and coordinating youth program volunteers.
- Plans and implements quarterly engagement events focused on student
- Initiates billing processes and maintains accurate documentation of
outreach, education, consultation, support, and planning activities, ensuring
compliance with program funding requirements.
General Responsibilities
- Participate in team, department, interdisciplinary meetings, events,
- Perform other reasonable duties as necessary or assigned.
Desired Qualifications, Experience and Skills:
- Undergraduate degree from an accredited institution in Education, Counseling,
- Bilingual proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English and one additional
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with LGBTQ populations,
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively engage with educators,
those who may experience social inhibition.
- Current and valid CPR certification or willingness to obtain certification within the
- Minimum of one (1) year of progressively responsible experience in a social
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience providing trauma-informed academic
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience in coordinating or managing student
- Ability to pass an FBI background check.
- Ability to work weekdays during Center Operating Hours.
- (Monday to Saturday; 9AM to 9PM)
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.
- Access to reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and a driving record that
meets The Center's liability insurance requirements.
is an equal opportunity employer. We
celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for
all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any
other protected status.
This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position
and is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Employment is at-
will, and either the employer or employee may terminate the employment
relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with
disabilities. If you require an accommodation during the application process,
please let us know.
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