Youth Engagement Specialist — Trauma-Informed Advocate

Covenant House California; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant House California is seeking a Youth Engagement Specialist to support youth experiencing homelessness (ages 18-24) in our residential programs. You will engage youth, provide supervision, triage needs, and help connect them with services while upholding safety and trauma-informed practices.

This role requires 1–2 years of experience with youth, strong organizational and communication skills, and a CA driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field preferred or equivalent experience in residential program.
• High School Diploma required.
• Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience working with youth ages 18-24.

Responsibilities

• Build rapport with youth and act as a positive role model while maintaining healthy boundaries.
• Triage youth needs, clarify issues, and determine appropriate next steps.
• Direct supervision of youth on-site, on outings, and during community meetings.
• Provide welcoming phone and door coverage for crisis, information, referrals.
• Respond to crises using trauma-informed practices and agency protocols.
• Lead groups and workshops on skill building and healthy choices, and document notes.

Skills

Organized

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer literacy

Team player

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field

Job description

Covenant House California is seeking a Youth Engagement Specialist to support youth experiencing homelessness (ages 18-24) in our residential programs. You will engage youth, provide supervision, triage needs, and help connect them with services while upholding safety and trauma-informed practices.

This role requires 1–2 years of experience with youth, strong organizational and communication skills, and a CA driver’s license.