Youth & Family Development Associate

Description

Status: Regular, full-time, non-exempt

Hourly rate: $25 per hour

Schedule: Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Must be available to work one evening per week, up to 8 p.m.

# of Openings: 1

SBCS has been committed to supporting the well-being and prosperity of San Diego children, youth, and families for over 50 years. SBCS’ services and support – based on the strengths of local communities – assist those throughout the region to reach their fullest potential. With a budget of nearly $61 million, the support of over 1,200 community volunteers, and a staff of 400 dedicated professionals working in schools, police departments, family resource centers, and affordable housing locations, SBCS is truly transforming the community. Through comprehensive and coordinated initiatives focused on the areas of child well-being, youth development, family wellness, and community engagement, SBCS responds to the needs of the community with a strengths-based approach, serving more than 50,000 clients each year. For more information, please visit: www.sbcssandiego.org    

SBCS' Youth in Transition (YIT) program offers seamless high-quality services to youth transitioning out of the foster care system. Our trauma-informed services and activities provide foster youth with opportunities to enhance their self-sufficiency as they move into adulthood. YIT supports youth to address past trauma, teach independent living skills, provide transitional housing, safe places, employment/education pathways, experiences that build self-confidence, as well as identify permanent supportive adults and other resources that assist to develop the skills necessary to succeed independently.

Responsibilities: 

Under the supervision of the Youth in Transition Program Director, the Youth and Family Development Associate (YFDA) will provide Transitional Housing Program (THP) Case Management services. The YFDA will be responsible for providing access to eligible youth transitional housing with individualized supportive services that assist each youth address the factors contributing to their homelessness. THP is committed to providing services that are trauma informed, strength based, person center and empowerment oriented.  

• Support in the implementation and evaluation of THP that provides current/former foster youth quality trauma informed services that adhere to and uphold the standards of SBCS.
• YFDA role will include the provision of case management, and supportive services to enrolled youth.
• Conduct a comprehensive assessment that assists youth to identify strengths and supports necessary to obtain and sustain stable, permeant housing.
• Make referrals to career pathway, life skills, mental health, mentorship, educational and other support programs. 
• Connect youth to support that can assist them to achieve increased economic stability and self-sufficiency.
• Assist youth to create a budget, identify affordable housing and develop a plan to transition out of transitional housing. 
• Meet with youth weekly to maximize success and promote stability using a step-down strategy for gradually reducing dependence on transitional housing assistance.
• Must be flexible to provide services in-home, drop-in center, and in the community as needed.
• Attending all required agency trainings and meetings. 
• Maintain documentation and reporting on all youth/families in a timely manner. 
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy standards of service partner protected health information and other applicable information and material in accordance to agency and center policies, and applicable regulations and laws, including HIPAA.
• Maintain warm, welcoming office grounds and facilities. 
• Other related duties as assigned. 

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or related field. Experience working with Transitional Age Youth and Transitional Housing Programs preferred. 
• Ability to work with a diverse population, posses cultural sensitivity, and maintain appropriate boundaries with clients. 
• Demonstrated leadership and problem solving abilities, training skills, creativity, and public speaking. 
• Ability to provide quality trauma-informed services in a fast-paced environment, specializing in crisis intervention and de-escalation, motivational interviewing, and Seeking Safety. 
• Ability to (re) prioritize and multi-task is a must. 
• Ability to work with a diverse population, possess cultural sensitivity, and maintain appropriate boundaries with clients.
• Available to work evenings, weekends and holidays. 

Condition of Employment

• Employment may be conditioned upon satisfactory completion of certain background clearances which may include a Department of Justice criminal background check requiring my fingerprints (Live Scan), Community Care Licensing, screening through the National Sex Offender Public Website, physical exam, drug test, tuberculosis (TB) test, and such additional clearances as may be required under the program. 
• Candidate may be required to have reliable transportation; therefore, the candidate must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check. Candidate must also possess and maintain a current valid California driver’s license and valid auto insurance policy.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Mentally and emotionally: Ability to work under deadlines, various projects and dealing with clients in crisis and difficult situations.
• Stand: Remaining on one’s feet in an upright position. 
• Walking: Moving about on foot. 
• Lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) 25-50 lbs. 
• Carrying: Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder 
• Pushing: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force. 
• Pulling: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force (includes jerking) 
• Climbing: Ascending or descending stairs, using feet and legs or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. 
• Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching.  
• Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist, requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles. 
• Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand or hands. Fingers are involved only to the extent that they are an extension of the hand.
• Finger Movement: Picking, pinching, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling. 
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Talking is important for those activities in which workers must impart oral information to clients or to the public, and in those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. 

The statements contained herein describe the scope of the responsibility and essential functions of this position but should not be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time unless restricted by a negotiated contract.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, parental status, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Program – Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

At-Will Employment Status

Please note that all employment with SBCS is at-will, which means your employment may be terminated at any time by you or SBCS, without cause or advance notice. The terms and conditions of any employment may also be modified.

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