Youth & Family Development Associate at SBCS Corporation

San Diego, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Apr, 26

Salary

23.0

Posted On

01 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Counseling, Social Services, Community Resources, Family Support, Crisis Intervention, Case Management, Outreach, Advocacy, Team Collaboration, Data Management, Bilingual Communication, Cultural Sensitivity, Assessment, Treatment Planning, Public Speaking, Documentation

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Description Department: Youth Prevention & Intervention Program: Community Resource Center Status: Regular, full-time, non-exempt Hourly rate: $23 Location: Mar Vista Academy Schedule: General program operating hours are Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Eight-hour workday) Start and end times may vary. Candidate must be available to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed to meet the various needs of the program. # of Openings: 1 Who we are SBCS (formerly South Bay Community Services) transforms communities to support the well-being and prosperity of children, youth, and families. For more than 50 years, we’ve worked throughout San Diego to provide safe shelter, transitional housing, intervention prevention programs, mental health support, and many other services that meet the ever-changing needs of our communities. Our organization is dedicated to offering high-quality services and ensuring all services align with the community's needs. To best serve our communities, SBCS partners with various grassroots organizations throughout California to develop innovative strategies that enhance services, empower clients, and ensure that culturally appropriate and trauma-informed care is offered. SBCS provides a wide range of services tailored to meet each client's unique needs. At SBCS, our client-centered approach highlights the importance of respect, empathy, and compassion when interacting with all community members. As a mission-driven organization, our work is centered around providing exceptional, face-to-face support to our clients and community members to foster trust, accessibility and personal connection that are critical to our mission. About YOU You are an advocate and champion of nurturing communities where families can pursue their dreams and fulfill their potential. You are dedicated to and energized by engaging directly with individuals and communities. You care deeply about the well-being and prosperity of ALL children and youth throughout San Diego. You want to become a part of an energetic and effective team, and contribute your expertise, creativity, and insights to a unique role encompassing program management, development, and direct counseling services for at-risk children, adolescents, and families. About our organization SBCS is home to a committed team of 470 dedicated employees and volunteers who diligently serve all of San Diego County. Having offered services for 52 years, SBCS is committed to providing hope and support for numerous young children, individuals, and families facing adversity. With an annual budget of $68 million, SBCS continues to be a beacon of assistance in the community. Competitive and Sustainable Employee Pay Package: SBCS offers competitive pay and additional benefits for full-time employees, including generous vacation time, holidays, health, vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, an employee assistance program, discount programs, public service forgiveness loan, and an excellent retirement plan with matching contributions. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Program Director and Program Coordinator, the Community Resource Center (CRC) Youth & Family Development Associate is responsible for providing services to SBCS’ Youth Prevention and Intervention (YPI) clients and the community who are referred to the Mar Vista and Montgomery Community Resource Center. Services will be in keeping with agency goals, objectives, mission, and style and provided within a team framework. Associates are responsible for working with the team in developing team goals and objectives and in meeting those goals and objectives, including but not limited to: Duties: Serve as the initial contact point for families and their referring organizations for counseling, social services and links to community resources designed to build family self-sufficiency through the Community Resource Center (CRC). Partner with other Community Based Organizations (CBO’s) to conduct initial family screenings and assessments; refer families to other CBO’s/community resources; and act as advocate for families while engaging collaborative organizations for family support. Gather and maintain qualitative and quantitative data on referrals and clients. Collaborate closely with the school counselors and CBO’s in a team environment to provide a continuity of services to client families and students. Attend scheduled staff, parent, and school faculty meetings to ensure coordinated communication with school program. Meet periodically with site IEP/SST/Attendance teams for referrals. Facilitate outreach and present CRC menu of services at staff meetings, parent meetings, and community events. Complete comprehensive, family-based assessments for identified youth, including the Family Wellbeing Assessment and the Strengths & Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ). Develop strength-based, individualized family treatment plans including goals and objectives. Provide family-centered case management services, crisis intervention, safety planning and other services relative to program goals and objectives agreed upon with the client based on the Assessment. Conduct school, home, field and office visits, to best meet the needs of the youth and family. Assist in the planning, coordination, development, monitoring, and evaluation of services for youth and families, with an emphasis on quality of care, continuity of services, and cost-effectiveness. Maintain timely and accurate case records and client file documentation in the Efforts to Outcomes (ETO) database as required by SBCS and its funding sources. Participate in Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings with other team members. Coordinate appropriate contacts with public and private organizations and individuals, as needed, to effectively serve clients. (e.g. providing progress reports to referral sources and client referrals to other agencies). Facilitate weekly evidence-based, trauma-informed center-based groups for youth and/or caregivers. Monthly statistical reports of services provided as required by SBCS. Participate in special projects and activities aligned with the agency’s goals and objectives. Participate in agency special events, including fundraisers, annual meetings, and open houses. Crisis intervention services, and referrals to telephone and walk in persons. Participate in and assist with the implementation of program components. Attend all agency required meetings and training. As other duties assigned. Requirements Bachelor’s Degree required in psychology, sociology, child development, criminal justice, social work, or closely related field. Minimum 1-2 years’ experience in child, youth and family services field. Experience should preferably have been in a community based or neighborhood service organization. Experience in the areas of individual, group, and family counseling, school-based services, outreach, community education and development, advocacy and case management. Bilingual English/Spanish required. Ability to work with confidential information. Flexibility to provide support services at client’s homes, or other locations accessible to clients. Ability to work with a diverse population, possess cultural sensitivity, and maintain appropriate boundaries with clients. Conditions 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), Probation Clearances, Community Care Licensing Clearances, Child Abuse Central Index Check (CACI), screening through the National Sex Offender Public Website, physical exam, drug test, tuberculosis (TB) test, Immunizations (TDAP, MMR, Influenza) and such additional clearances as may be required under the program. Candidates/employees who have received a conditional offer of employment will be required to undergo testing for controlled substances, (including THC), in accordance with the County of San Diego's drug and alcohol policy and the federal Controlled Substances Act. Candidate is required to have reliable transportation; therefore, the candidate must successfully complete a motor history check. Candidate must also possess and maintain a current valid California driver’s license and valid auto insurance policy. (Approximately 10% - 15% of the time.) Working Conditions Work includes visits to client homes and may require evening and weekend hours, as needed. Exposure to varying home environments; home visitor must assess for safety and adhere to safety protocols. Travel to and from various locations is required throughout the day Ability to manage schedule and documentation while on the go. Physical demands: Mentally and emotionally: Ability to work under deadlines, various projects and dealing with clients in crisis and difficult situations. Must be able to remain in a stationary position during shift. Moves throughout the building. Moves, raises, or lowers (includes upward pulling) an object or equipment up to 50 lbs. Transports an object, from 20 to 50 lbs. across the facility, for various needs. Ability to exert force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force. Ability to exert force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force (includes jerking) Ascending or descending stairs and ladders when applicable. Body agility is emphasized. Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when ascending, descending, traversing. 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 objects or office machinery. Communicating: Expressing or exchanging ideas. Communicating is important for those activities in which workers must impart information to clients or to the public, and in those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately, or quickly. The statements contained herein describe the scope of the responsibility and essential functions of this position but should not be considered to 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. Accessibility Accommodation SBCS is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. 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.

Responsibilities

The Youth & Family Development Associate is responsible for providing services to clients and the community, including counseling and linking families to community resources. They will also collaborate with other organizations and maintain accurate case records.