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*This position is Part-time Temporary
Are you dedicated to empowering and supporting youth, regardless of their background? We’re searching for passionate individuals to make a positive impact on the lives of foster youth. Become an integral part of their transformative journey and join the First Place for Youth team.
About First Place for Youth, We’re a leading non-profit organization dedicated to supporting foster youth in their transition to adulthood, with a focus on education, employment, and housing. We believe that all young people deserve the opportunity to thrive and lead successful, independent lives. Our comprehensive programs empower foster youth to overcome the unique challenges they face and build the skills, confidence, and connections they need to succeed.

Why Work at First Place For Youth:

• Meaningful Impact: Help to transform the lives of foster youth on the cusp of adulthood. Your role will support them in their journey to conquer challenges, achieve independence, and fulfill their aspirations.
• Innovative Approach: We thrive on innovation, pushing the boundaries of foster care support. Your voice here matters, and you’ll contribute to programs that redefine the futures of these young lives.
• Collaborative and Supportive Environment: Embrace a dynamic and supportive workplace, where every team member is valued. Together, we’re a force dedicated to uplifting youth. Expect professional growth, fueled by teamwork and collaboration.
• Comprehensive Benefits: We value the well-being of our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package. From health and wellness benefits to retirement plans, we ensure that our team members are taken care of so they can focus on their important work supporting foster youth.
• Culture of Diversity and Inclusion: We celebrate diversity in every form. At First Place for Youth, inclusivity reigns, creating a workplace where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Direct Care Floater (SF Programs) provides intensive onsite and community-based case management for individuals whom faced homelessness as Transition Age Youth (TAY) or Independent Living Skills Program drop-in supports for individuals with lived experience in the foster care system. Through comprehensive case management, the Direct Care Floater helps clients to identify and attain goals in the areas of self-sufficiency, independent living, health and wellness, relationships, employment and education, and personal advocacy. The Direct Care Floater also provides on-site, drop in resource and referral support for residents as needed and coordinates community building activities and workshops that promote independent living skills. This position works closely with Affordable Housing partners to ensure housing stability. This position does have on-site responsibilities, with the expectation to hold 1-3 days on-site a week in San Francisco.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA Social Welfare, Psychology, or equivalent required
• At least three years’ experience working with underserved and disadvantaged populations, transition age (18–24-year-old), individuals with lived experience of homelessness, at-risk or foster care system
• A strong dedication to cultural competency that creates conditions that remove barriers and increase a sense of belonging.
• Must be comfortable working in community settings.
• Experience working with participants who have mental health and substance abuse issues
• Experience in creating and delivering impactful service plans for participants
• Experience in youth development model, asset-based relationship building, and experience in motivating youth,
• Strong clinical skills, and/or a desire to learn more about the effects of the child welfare system on the lives of youth and young adults
• Must be able to pass a Community Care Licensing background check
• Availability for occasional evening and weekend work and some travel as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for providing Case-management and skills development to participants in program

• Conduct one-on-one meetings with participants assigned to caseload to help individuals participants identify and accomplish short and long-term goals
• Create and deliver impactful service plans for participants that focus on achieving outcomes in the areas of wellness, budgeting, long-term housing, education, employment, parenting, relationships and overall health
• Coordinate with referral agencies, identify community resources, track participants’ progress, and develop creative ways for participants to practice and strengthen their independent living skills
• Prepare clients to maintain housing after program exit or help them to identify alternative housing options if necessary
• Support participants to develop and practice social emotional learning skills that promote conflict resolution and decision making
• Assess educational status and interest of participants and support their educational goals
• Work collaboratively with participant’s support team and participants to accomplish goals and remove barriers.
• Coach participants on handling work-related issues, promote self-advocacy and increase success in job retention
• Form partnerships with community agencies that can help link participants with community connections, building networks, wellness and employment opportunities

Create new linkages with community-based organizations, on-site resources and housing stability support through the case management process to help build participant transition to independent living for housing-specific contracts.

• Help participants move into supported housing. This includes helping participants secure and transport furniture, shop for home necessities, and locate resources in their new community
• Ensure that apartments meet cleanliness standards by conducting monthly apartment inspections
• Display and disseminate community resources relevant to residents and provide resource, referral and eviction prevention support to participants as needed
• Client meetings scheduled as needed to ensure successful transition to independent living
• Support property management to address serious housing concerns related to participants
• Coordinate community events and workshops to assist participants with independent living skills
• Actively participate in coordination meetings with property management staff and agency partners

DOCUMENTATION/ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

• Attend program meetings, agency staff meetings, and individual supervision with Program Manager
• Maintain files for caseload and update monthly paperwork
• Ensure proper and timely documentation of services including written case notes
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the organization and within respective department
• Other duties as assigned