Youth Stabilization Specialist - Starting at $30/hr

Petaluma CA

16 February, 2022

7:11 PM

Description

Are you skilled at connecting with youth who have profound mental health needs? Do you have experience providing strengths-based, behaviorally focused support for children and adolescents? Join us in an exciting pilot program that changes the way youth in the child welfare system are served. The Comprehensive Assessment and Stabilization (COMPASS) program is introducing a new approach to caring for youth with acute mental health needs. This program provides a highly structured and stabilizing placement for youth from San Francisco as they prepare to live in a resource family residential neighborhood in Petaluma. Our team of Youth Stabilization Specialists play a critical role in supporting youth to achieve and maintain stability as they prepare for a successful transition into a home-like environment. They build relationships quickly, and partner with each youth to develop and implement highly individualized treatment plans. Youth Stabilization Specialists use behavioral interventions and supports, engage youth in a variety of daily activities, while focusing on mental health treatment goals. Youth Stabilization Specialists also provide crisis support and de-escalation techniques when youth demonstrate self-harm and aggressive behaviors. Youth Stabilization Specialists best serve youth in this program when they possess an understanding of the social and cultural experiences of African American, Latinx and immigrant communities, as well as the awareness of the institutions impacting their oppression and marginalization. Those with shared racial/ethnic, cultural backgrounds and experiences of the clients served and local community are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities Provide supervision of youth in maintaining a consistent, structured, and predictable routine in a home environment.Participate in client treatment planning processes including program meetings, child and family team meetings, and 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 Medi-Cal 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.On-call crisis support as needed Qualifications Minimum of a high school diploma or GED requiredMinimum of 2 years full-time experience in an acute psychiatric setting, acute residential placement such as a Short-Term Residential Treatment Program (STRTP), or providing intensive crisis support to youth and families.Must be at least 21 yrs. old, maintain a valid driver’s license, and insurable through Seneca’s automobile policy.Capacity to engage and develop rapport with youth, families, and community partners from a wide variety of racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.Experience de-escalating crisis behaviors with youth who have experienced significant trauma in a highly structured environment utilizing behavioral and relationship-based interventions.Critical thinking to meet client needs, and cooperative problem solving to achieve a common team goal.Proficiency in navigating various computer software systems including Microsoft office etc.Strong written/verbal communication skills and the ability to receive and provide constructive feedback.TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearances, and all other applicable State/Federal licensing and certification requirementsProof of COVID-19 vaccination and booster required Schedule 4 ten hour shifts each week; Sun- Wed or Wed- SatAvailable shift patterns: 7 am- 5 pm9 am- 7 pm11 am- 9 pm9 pm- 7 am (overnight) Benefits Starting at $30 per hour, commensurate with experienceAdditional compensation provided upon passing bilingual proficiency exam.Annual performance evaluations provide the potential for a generous salary increase each year.Comprehensive employee benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and chiropractic coverage, as well as partially paid premiums for dependents.Employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).4 weeks of flexible paid time off and 11 paid holidays.We provide a 403b retirement plan.Scholarship opportunities, ongoing training, and professional development opportunities. Please apply directly through our website by clicking here!