Youth Wellness & Community Programs Lead

HELPLINE YOUTH COUNSELING; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

HELPLINE YOUTH COUNSELING seeks Wellness Specialists to support Dream Resource Center operations at Fedde Middle High School. You will assist with day-to-day Prevention and Intervention efforts, expanding art-based workshops, and coordinating community safety initiatives across LA County.

You will lead youth programs, facilitate meetings, and promote centers through outreach, events, and podcasts while ensuring inclusive spaces for vulnerable students and strong school partnerships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work (MSW) or related mental health/human services field required.
• Experience in networking with schools, municipalities, and community agencies providing youth services.
• Experience in leading and organizing community members, businesses, and leaders in community efforts.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support Dream Resource Center operations and growth of art-based workshops and activities.
• Participate in Community Safety Planning Meetings led by the Office of Violence Prevention.
• Lead and facilitate collaborative community capacity-building events.
• Develop and coordinate outreach activities, events, and educational presentations.
• Provide a safe inclusive space for vulnerable students to study, build peer support, and lead.
• Develop and implement a Youth-led Safe Pathway Program between middle and high school students.
• Develop and implement a youth-led podcast.
• Support Dream Resource Center staff with social media messaging and event promotion.
• Disseminate educational information to schools, students, and community members.
• Build student leadership skills for peer support, mediation, tutoring, and counseling.

Skills

Networking with schools

Community outreach

Event facilitation

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

MSW / Clinical psychology background

Job description

HELPLINE YOUTH COUNSELING seeks Wellness Specialists to support Dream Resource Center operations at Fedde Middle High School. You will assist with day-to-day Prevention and Intervention efforts, expanding art-based workshops, and coordinating community safety initiatives across LA County.

You will lead youth programs, facilitate meetings, and promote centers through outreach, events, and podcasts while ensuring inclusive spaces for vulnerable students and strong school partnerships.