Careers & Internships at Allies

Allies contracts to provide individual and group peer support services as part of a multi-disciplinary team to persons in the community who can benefit from education about Early Childhood Mental Health and linkages to resources and support Service provision will focus on working with clients to enhance their pool of resources and strengthen their natural support system. Service is provided to individuals or groups. The position works collaboratively with all program staff.

The Staff Accountant will conduct research, analysis, development, summarization of financial information for agency audit purposes, financial reporting and perform the financial administration and reporting of county, state and federal grants.

The RFA Program Manager monitor contract compliance, directly supervises RFA Social Workers, oversees and supervises the approval process of families, the matching and placing process of youth, and supports and manages the overall operation of the RFA program-Foster Care and Adoptions. The RFA Program Manager supports the director in maintaining all contract and state requirements. This position will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including the community collaborative ™ members to be a leader in the field of recruitment, retention and support for children and families within the foster care community.

The Health Services Coordinator works under the supervision of the Head of Educational Excellence (HEE) to carry out health services to support children and families across Allies programs. The Health Services Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the direct comprehensive health services for children and families that include a range of medical and dental services /follow-up in accordance with goals and contract requirements. The Health Services Coordinator works hands-on with children families and our contracted licensed Family Child Care providers and must be able to consistently communicate in a manner that demonstrates respect and sensitivity.

The Director of Inclusion Services (DIS) works under the supervision of the Head of Educational Excellence (HEE) to carry out early intervention services to support children and families across Allies programs. The DIS is responsible for coordinating the direct comprehensive early intervention services for children and families in accordance with goals and contract requirements. The Director of Inclusion Services works hands-on with children, families, Allies staff, and our contracted licensed Family Child Care providers and must be able to consistently communicate in a manner that demonstrates respect and sensitivity. The DIS will directly supervise the Inclusion team.

The Floater Teacher is responsible to implement classroom activities either in the absence of a Teacher or on a daily basis, in place of a teacher, as needed. The Floater Teacher will aid in the implementation of the daily schedule and routine, leading activities, developing nurturing relationships, and ensuring the safety, security, and supervision of clients.

The Early Education Associate Teacher is responsible for the academic, social-emotional growth and development of all children in their care, which may include toddlers and/or preschool age children; develops partnerships with birth parent’s/child’s caregivers to engage and encourage family participation in program. The Early Education Associate Teacher is also responsible for ensuring compliance with Allies Policies and Procedures and codes of all relevant oversight and contracting agencies; and works collegially with other staff members of Allies.

The Early Education (EE) Administrative and Facilities Coordinator provides administrative support to the Head of Educational Excellence in service of Allies’ comprehensive early education programs; provides general clerical support; supports Agency needs, with a focus on Early Education operations; and directly supervises Early Education Center maintenance/facilities team. EE Administrative and Facilities Coordinator must adhere to policies, procedure, best practices, standards and regulation (CCL, CFCAP, HSPPS, CDE. CDSS. COA).

The Early Education Teacher is responsible for the academic, social-emotional growth and development of all children in their care, which may include toddlers and/or preschool age children; develops partnerships with birth parents/child’s caregivers to engage and encourage family participation in program. The Early Education Teacher is also responsible for ensuring compliance with Allies Policies and Procedures and codes of all relevant oversight and contracting agencies; and works collegially with other staff members of Allies.

Allies Early Education programs serve children zero to five, and children/families most vulnerable to negative longterm outcomes (e.g. experiencing homelessness, foster care, poverty, etc.). The Family and Community Specialist (FCS) is a dynamic and multidisciplinary role charged with providing support to children and families (e.g. family resources, recruitment, health, family engagement etc.).

The Child Development Specialist works under the supervision of the FCCHEN Program Manager and with the guidance of the Early Education Center & Early Head Start Director and Early Education Manager. The Child Development Specialist (CDS) partners with a team of CDS’s to ensure comprehensive, high quality early education experiences for children/families enrolled in Allies’ network of contracted licensed family child care home providers (Providers). The Child Development Specialist plays a critical role in client and Provider recruitment, ongoing training, health/safety monitoring, comprehensive family services and lesson plan processes.

The Home Educator provides child development services, social services, health services and parent involvement services to families including home visits, socializations, advocacy and crisis intervention in accordance with federal, state and program guidelines. The Home Educator is also responsible for delivering education support and home based services as defined by Head Start Performance Standards. Services include: planning safe, developmentally appropriate experiences for infants and toddlers in home settings that are appropriate to the needs of each family. The Home Educator develops and implements partnerships with Early Head Start families. Overall, the Early Head Start Home Educator must ensure a safe and healthy environment which supports each child’s development

The Wendy’s Wonderful Kids (WWK) Care Coordinator will connect youth who are waiting for permanent homes with families who wish to adopt by implementing and coordinating effective recruitment, matching and support services for a caseload of 12-15 youth. The Care Coordinator will use the WWK evidence-based, child-focused recruitment model to identify possible permanent families for youth in LA County’s foster care system who are over the age of nine, have special needs and/or are part of a sibling group.

Allies is committed to providing mental health support and consultation to those who interact with children and families with social, behavioral and emotional challenges. The Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist is responsible for enhancing depth and breadth of mental health resources available to Allies families and families in our communities. This role will be responsible for supporting the expansion of Allies’ infant/early childhood mental health work (e.g., direct psychotherapy services, Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation, groups, training etc.) to reach a broader population, including educational settings such as center-based, community-based and home-based environments; conducts community outreach and participates in coordination of care and family events as needed.