Awake Overnight Youth Stabilization Specialist

3 days ago


San Jose, United States Seneca Center Full time

Overview

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of youth in need of stability, support, and guidance? Join the dedicated team at Seneca's Welcoming Center

As an Awake Overnight Youth Stabilization Specialist, you will support youth ages 0 - 17 at the Welcoming Center. You'll play a crucial role in ensuring the safety, stability, and growth of youth in care. From conducting regular check-ins during the night to leading life skills groups and planning community activities, this is your chance to make a real impact.

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 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 and strongly encourage people of color to apply. Our programs deeply engage in conversations and training on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.

Responsibilities

* Must stay up all night and do bed checks on clients every 15-30 minutes
* Provide behavioral and crisis stabilization services utilizing Seneca's behavioral model to ensure the safety of the youth
* Facilitate a life skills group and assist in developing services, strategies, interventions and activities to support the youth across different environments
* Supervise youth across different environments, providing supervision for visits with family when necessary
* Plan and lead community-based activities for youth (may include families)
* Engage the youth in therapeutic activities and projects as well as educational activities
* Participate in an on-call rotation as needed to support the safety and supervision of youth
* Complete daily progress notes and incident reports with accuracy and in a timely manner

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
* Proof of up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination

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; overnight shift
* Wednesday - Friday,11pm - 8am & Saturday 7pm - 7am

Benefits

* Starting at $30 - $32.50 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 certified employer
* Scholarship opportunities, ongoing training, and professional development opportunities
* Promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington



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