About this opportunity
Seneca Family of Agencies lists this Youth Stabilization Specialist opportunity in san jose, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Are you ready to make a lasting impact by helping youth navigate their most challenging moments and guiding them toward a brighter future? Join the dedicated team at Seneca's Welcoming Center!
As the Youth Stabilization Specialist , you will work with youth ages 0 - 17 at the Welcoming Center ensuring the safety, stability, and growth of youth in care. You will be responsible for conducting regular check-ins to leading life skills groups, provide crisis interventions and de-escalation, participate in client treatment planning, and provide transportation coordination as needed.
About The Welcoming Center
The Welcoming Center is a nurturing, home-like receiving facility dedicated to supporting children and youth in Santa Clara County who face the challenges of placement disruption. Our multi-disciplinary team offers safety, care, comfort, and therapeutic support around the clock, ensuring that young people receive the immediate attention they need, 24/7. We serve young individuals who have recently been removed from their homes, are returning after an elopement, or have experienced a sudden loss of placement. Upon arrival, children and youth are greeted by empathetic and well-trained therapists and counselors. These professionals create a calm and stable environment, carefully assessing each individual's unique needs while working to secure appropriate placement.
ABOUT SENECA
Seneca Family of Agencies has been nominated among the Bay Area's Top Workplaces for several consecutive years. We're committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities with a network of excellent mental health, community-based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff. Our programs deeply engage in conversations and training on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.
Responsibilities:
Provide supervision of youth and work with them towards maintaining a consistent, structured, and predictable routine in a home environment.
Participate in client treatment planning processes including: Program meetings
Child and family team (CFT) meetings
Education-related services meetings
Implement interventions outlined in client treatment plan supporting their social and emotional mental health wellness goals.
Complete client-related documentation including county health plan progress notes and incident reporting procedures.
Provide client crisis intervention and de-escalation support.
Coordinate and assist with making transportation arrangements for school, medical, social activities, therapy appointments, and court hearings.
Provide crisis on-call support as needed.
Participate in program staff meetings and additional meetings when necessary.
Utilize crisis communication and de-escalation techniques as per Seneca's Equilibrium model training. This may include intervening with the clients' behavioral program through physical management of the clients, if applicable. Training in additional crisis intervention modalities such as CPI may be required.
Qualifications
Required Education/Experience Requirements:
Bachelor's degree + 1 year of experience OR
Associate degree or equivalent + 2 year of applicable experience
Applicable experience can include paid or unpaid experience working with youth or families or working in the social services field
Be part of a rotating emergency on-call system, scheduled ahead of time
Must be at least 21 years of age
Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and insurability through Seneca Family of Agencies' insurance policy
TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements
Preferred Bilingual Spanish skill set
Experience working with youth and families with complex and enduring needs
Ability to work as a team player, with diverse population and demonstrates cultural competency
Schedule Full-time, 100% on-site Wed - Fri, 3PM - 12AM & Sat 12 PM -12 AM
Mon - Wed, 3PM - 12AM , & Sun 12PM - 12AM
Rotating on-call system, 1-2 days per month
Benefits Starting at $31.83 - $34.33 per hour, commensurate with experience
Additional compensation provided upon passing bilingual language proficiency exam
Salary increases each year
Stipends provided to staff members participating in the emergency on-call shifts
5 weeks of Paid Time off and 11 Paid Holidays
Comprehensive benefits package:
Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, fertility coverage
Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
50% paid premiums for dependents
403b Retirement Plan
Employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan
Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer
Scholarship opportunities, ongoing training, and professional development opportunities
Promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington
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Worksite address
san jose, CA, 95199, US
Who can apply
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