Position:

Youth Project Case Manager Program:

Luna y

Sol Familia Center Location:

Watsonville, CA.

Hours:

37.5 hours per week- MUST

BE ABLE TO WORK AFTERNOONS/EVENINGS 11-7 PM

Salary :

$25-$27 per hour

Benefits:

Medical (some share of cost, depending on plan), dental (employee pays half), vision plan and life insurance, 24 days annual leave to start and 13 paid holidays, prorated to time worked, 401K Retirement Plan, and Employee Assistance (EAP) Program.

Reports to:

Luna y Sol Operations Manager Apply to: E-mail resume and cover letter to HR@cabinc.org or apply on-line at Indeed.com ASAP.

Overview:

Community Action Board of Santa Cruz County, Inc.'s (CAB) Luna Y Sol Familial Center provides youth and adult alternatives to violence and justice system involvement as well as socio-emotional, academic and workforce development services. Following an outcomes-focused approach, Luna y Sol (LyS) Youth and Family Drop-in Center integrate evidence-based practices and addresses gaps in support for youth and young adults and their families exposed to and/or harmed by poverty and violence. Providing services and linkages for South County youth (ages 12-17), their families and siblings such as necessities, wellness programs (restorative justice practices, substance use, and mental health), education/career exploration, economic opportunities, community engagement/ leadership, and family support/parenting workshops, LyS aims to increase well-being and safety, reduce harm, and build assets. LyS has strong partnerships with other community organizations, schools, probation and law enforcement agencies. This is a grant-funded position.

Responsibilities:

Provide outreach and recruitment activities to ensure program goals are met and contract compliance. Collaborate with community partners including schools, hospitals, law enforcement, probation, community-based organizations, Santa Cruz County Behavioral health, identified pop-up service sites, etc. Conduct presentations with program information and attend community outreach events. Conduct weekly Cara y Corazon parenting workshops and monthly family activities. Provide other healing centered workshops with the Cultura Cura Framework. Provide trauma informed culturally responsive programs-intensive case management and mentoring to youth who are impacted by violence, provide assessments, goal setting, and access to services. Engage, maintain, and track an active caseload of participants, focused on increasing youth safety and well-being through goal attainment and prosocial activities such as employment and/or education. Build youth assets by providing educational workshops focused on positive decision making, youth strengths, and job preparation skills. Provide harm reduction strategies including 1:1 mentoring, advocacy, and systems navigation. Engage youth's families in 1:1 and family gatherings; increase families' access to services. Plan and implement youth-driven prosocial activities that will support youth success, build leadership, and connect youth to each other and to the community. Conduct screenings, intakes, CANS assessments, STEPS4Success Model, youth circles programming. Create youth-led case plans/Smart Goals setting; help youth navigate systems to reach goals; and create action steps with youth that include timelines to support youth success. Provide monthly family activities at the center and pop-up sites. Participate in youth violence reduction partnerships and community/county meetings, other public and private entities, service providers, and additional stakeholders to accomplish defined objectives. Co-facilitate community/school groups/workshops on violence prevention, employment and life skills. Participate and assist in the preparation of peace promotion, prosocial activities. Able to occasionally work on nights, weekends, and/or holidays for crisis response or events. Ensure safety of youth and staff by following established safety protocols. Work collaboratively with probation department, local law enforcement to support a crisis response system. Lead, assist and support in community vigils and other youth-building empowerment activities. Assist and support in neighborhood, school and/or community conflict mediations. Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education and Experience 

REQUIRED

Bilingual (Spanish and English), both verbally and in writing. AA or BA in Social Work, Public Health, Public Policy, Criminal Justice or closely related field. Experience working with at-risk and high-risk youth and/or young adults and their families. Experience/knowledge of social determinants of health and effective prevention and intervention strategies. Experience working with, or knowledge of, restorative justice principles. Current valid CA driver's license, clean driving record and proof of vehicle insurance with work authorization. Background Clearance 

REQUIRED

Ability to clear and maintain fingerprint clearance to work with youth. Skills and Abilities 

REQUIRED

Able to create a culture of trust and belonging for youth and their families. A clear understanding of, and the ability to demonstrate, professional ethics, boundaries, and judgment. Professionalism, punctuality, flexibility, and reliability are imperative. Organized; Able to work with a diverse population under deadlines/time constraints and multiple priorities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work in a collaborative partnership environment. Action oriented with strong problem-solving skills and outstanding follow-through. Strong initiative and enthusiasm and willingness to pitch in whenever needed. Able to communicate well at all levels of the organization, including with youth, parents and organizational/partner leadership. Ability to work flexibly within project scope while maintaining overall direction and structured priorities. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite/365/Sharepoint/Outlook, Zoom/Teams virtual platforms, social media. Integrity to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner. The hired candidate will adhere to CAB's standard of upholding the agency's mission, values and code of ethics through a commitment to confidentiality and communication. This position is funded in whole or in part through grant funding. Community Action Board of Santa Cruz County, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and making employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and organizational need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age (40 and over), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, marital status, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, reproductive health decision making, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Pay:

$25.00 - $27.00 per hour Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Language:

Spanish (Required)

Work Location:

In person