Youth Program Assistant presso Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles, CA
Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles, CA · Los Angeles, Stati Uniti d'America · Onsite
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- Ufficio in Los Angeles
About the Department
Characteristics of the Class: Under general supervision, the individual in this class will be responsible for reducing violence, developing diversion projects and alternative activities for gang members and at risk youth.
Position Duties
Examples of Duties / Knowledge & Skills
- Develops and implements programs for positive diversion of gang members and other at risk youth.
- Coordinates with other agencies and community based organizations, interventions designed to provide positive alternatives to gang involvement.
- Assist community youth by identifying appropriate support resources and makes referrals.
- Acts as a liaison with Housing Authority Police and other law enforcement agencies.
- Organizes and coordinates youth sports, recreational and educational programs and other youth oriented events.
- Prepares reports and correspondence.
- Assists in developing corporate sponsorship for sports programs and other recreational based events and outings.
- Organizes and coordinates youth leadership programs for at risk youth.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
High school graduation or equivalent -AND- three (3) years of experience working with gangs - OR - any equivalent combination of training and experience.
Special Requirements: Must possess a valid California Class "C" Driver's License.
Special Requirements: Must possess a valid California Class "C" Driver's License.
Other Qualifications
EXAMINATION
Applications will be reviewed for relevant experience, education and training. Applications must be detailed and complete for proper evaluation. Resumes may be included but may not be submitted in lieu of application content. Only the MOST QUALIFIED APPLICANTS will be invited to the testing process, which may include any combination of oral, written and/or performance examination. Applicants must pass each phase of the testing process with a rate of 70% or higher to be placed on the "Certified List". Generation of a Certified List does not mean that there are any vacant and available positions at this time. The Certified List will be available for not less than 12 consecutive calendar months.
THE EXAMINATION FOR THIS POSITION WILL OCCUR ON Tuesday, November 4. 2025. If you are invited to the examination process, you will receive an email from a recruiter at the Housing Authority NO LATER THAN Tuesday, October 28, 2025. This will be your only notice. There will be no changes to the date(s) of the examination.
REFERRAL PROCESS
Only applicants who have been placed on the certified eligibility list will be considered for job openings. Placement on the eligibility list is neither a guarantee of employment, nor is it an implied promise of work. All applicants referred from an eligibility list for selection interview(s) will be considered for the position; however, only the best-qualified applicant(s) may be selected.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
Applications will be reviewed for relevant experience, education and training. The application must be detailed and complete for proper evaluation.
HIRING INFORMATION:
All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment evaluation, which includes: a post-offer medical examination (includes drug and alcohol screening), criminal records check, employment history and education verification, and documentation of the right to work in the United States.
All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment evaluation, which includes: a post-offer medical examination (includes drug and alcohol screening), criminal records check, employment history and education verification, and documentation of the right to work in the United States.
Candidates will start at STEP 1 of an eight step salary range unless there are special exceptions in accordance with the Personnel Rules.
DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION:
Testing Accommodations: If you require an accommodation due to a physical, mental or learning disability, please call (213) 252-5400 or email [email protected] no less than 72 hours prior to testing date for special assistance. Special testing accommodations may be arranged if verification of the disability is provided by a physician, rehabilitation counselor, or other authority.
Testing Accommodations: If you require an accommodation due to a physical, mental or learning disability, please call (213) 252-5400 or email [email protected] no less than 72 hours prior to testing date for special assistance. Special testing accommodations may be arranged if verification of the disability is provided by a physician, rehabilitation counselor, or other authority.
Candidates who require a reasonable accommodation in any portion of the selection process should state their need in writing when submitting an application.
NOTE: The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
As a condition of new and continued employment, employees in this classification must participate in mandatory direct deposit of payroll.
Pursuant to the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles' Conflict of Interest Policy, new and existing employees are required to refrain from participating in activities, employment or enterprises, which are in conflict with public interest and/or with his or her duties as an employee of the Authority. A copy of the Conflict of Interest Policy may be obtained by visiting our website at:
http://www.hacla.org/Portals/0/Attachments/Others/ConflictofInterestPolicy.pdf
Please call NeoGov Toll-Free Applicant Support telephone line (855) 524-5627 if you forget your password, have application login problems or get an error message during the application process.
Candidarsi ora
NOTE: The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
As a condition of new and continued employment, employees in this classification must participate in mandatory direct deposit of payroll.
Pursuant to the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles' Conflict of Interest Policy, new and existing employees are required to refrain from participating in activities, employment or enterprises, which are in conflict with public interest and/or with his or her duties as an employee of the Authority. A copy of the Conflict of Interest Policy may be obtained by visiting our website at:
http://www.hacla.org/Portals/0/Attachments/Others/ConflictofInterestPolicy.pdf
Please call NeoGov Toll-Free Applicant Support telephone line (855) 524-5627 if you forget your password, have application login problems or get an error message during the application process.
