MENTAL WELLNESS SERVICE COORDINATOR

Job Description

Job Description

MENTAL WELLNESS SERVICES COORDINATOR JOB ANNOUCEMENT POSITION TITLE: MENTAL WELLNESS SERVICES COORDINATOR

PROJECT OBJECTIVE: The Youth Source Center Program is funded by the City of Los Angeles Economic & Workforce Development Department. This program serves as the City’s delivery system for young adult economic development initiatives providing a continuum of core services including: Work Readiness, Career Exploration, Job Skills Training, Tutoring & Computer Training, College Preparation, Mentoring & Counseling. Under the supervision of Family Source Center (FSC) Program Director, the Mental Wellness Services Coordinator is responsible for conducting an intensive Psychosocial Assessment specially designed to address the multiple needs and barriers of at-risk TAY youth ages 16-24 enrolled and participating in Employment Based Services at the Boyle Heights Technology YouthSource Center.

DUTIES: • Schedule, Coordinate, Conduct Psychosocial Assessments for approximately 105 Tay youth enrolled in the program designed to evaluate a person’s mental, physical and emotional health within the fiscal year. Psychosocial Assessments to be conducted virtually and in person. • Formulate Individual Service Strategy (ISS) • Coordinate the delivery of Mental Wellness Services for TAY Youth such as: Individual Therapy and (2) age specific Support Groups that promote healthy coping techniques in managing stress, and other feelings of anger, sadness & frustration while helping to promote self esteem, self-worth and confidence. • Responsible for monitoring the progress of enrolled youth while they are in job readiness training and attending secondary and/or post-secondary school. • Responsible for tracking participant progress during the training components and updating service strategy based on the needs of the participants. • Coordinate referral assistance to other community based organizations providing additional supportive services to TAY youth. • Conduct follow-up contacts with youth by phone or site visit for 12 months after program completion. • Responsible for the accurate and timely documentation of all client-based services. • Facilitate case management strategies as needed to support students overall goals. • Enter all program related services as scheduled into the city’s data entry system. 

QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required to perform the job successfully. 

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE/ SKILLS: • Master’s Degree in social work or related human services preferred or a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in social work or related human services field and four years of work experience in providing similar services as outlined in Duties Section. • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Good time management and organizational skills • Strong independent working skills (housed in off-site location)

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: • Must be able to work evenings and weekends as needed • Employment is subject to applicants’ successful completion of a criminal background check and/or lifescan as required by the Federal, State, City of Los Angeles and local government entities • TB clearance, to be renewed every two years • Must have reliable transportation, a valid California Driver License and State required automobile insurance coverage 

STARTING MONTH SALARY: $4,000 / 40 Hours a week 

BENEFITS: Includes health, dental, vacation, sick days and holidays 

LOCATION: Boyle Heights Youth Technology Center 1400 East 4th Street Los Angeles, CA 90033 

STARTING DATE: January 05, 2026 

SUBMIT COVER LETTER/RESUME TO Lori Calvillo – FSC Program Director View email address on us.fitly.work or
Cynthia Avila - Administrative Director View email address on us.fitly.work