Youth Stabilization Specialist Seneca

• 4.1 San Jose, CA Job Details Full-time $31.83
• $34.

33 an hour 5 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Family leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 403(b) Loan forgiveness Life insurance Qualifications Driver's License Full 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 (https://topworkplaces.com/company/seneca-family-of-agencie/bayarea/) 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 (https://senecadei.wordpress.com/) 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, 3:00 PM
• 12 AM & Sat,12 PM
• 12 AM 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 (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) certified employer Scholarship opportunities, ongoing training, and professional development opportunities Promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.