Youth Engagement Specialist

2 weeks ago

San Diego, California, United States San Diego Youth Services Full time

San Diego Youth Services

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Youth Support Partner
Tuesday through Saturday (Tues/Wed/Thurs/Fri 10:30am-7pm; Saturday 11:30am-8pm)

San Diego Youth Services is seeking a dedicated Youth Support Partner within the I CARE Program, stationed at the Mid-City Youth Center. This role is a full-time, exempt position under the supervision of the Program Manager.

About San Diego Youth Services

Since its inception in 1970, San Diego Youth Services has positively impacted the lives of over 780,000 homeless, runaway, and vulnerable youth. Annually, we provide safe living environments and long-term solutions through shelters, foster homes, community centers, and housing for more than 28,000 youth across 100+ locations. Our approach includes prevention, early intervention, and treatment to assist youth before they require more intensive care or face homelessness.

Our Objectives:

  1. Address Basic Needs: We recognize the increasing challenges of hunger, poverty, and youth homelessness, and strive to meet these fundamental needs.
  2. Foster Positive Connections: We encourage youth to focus on constructive life changes and healthy relationships by providing essential resources and services.
  3. Enhance Life Skills: Our support aims to equip youth with the independent living skills necessary for self-sufficiency and stability.
  4. Promote Health and Well-Being: We offer a comprehensive range of services to help youth overcome trauma and challenges that place them at risk.

The I CARE Program supports youth up to 21 years old who are at risk of or have experienced sexual exploitation. It includes a mental health clinic and a drop-in center.

POSITION CONTEXT

The Youth Support Partner will provide trauma-informed peer support and family services to youth affected by Commercial Sexual Exploitation (CSE) throughout San Diego County. Responsibilities include maintaining a supportive environment at the drop-in center, facilitating group sessions, conducting intake assessments, collaborating with youth to create service plans, advocating for youth, and accompanying them to various meetings.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Develop, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive treatment strategy for youth facing commercial sexual exploitation (CSE) alongside co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders.
  2. Conduct screenings, intakes, and manage documentation for participants at the Drop-In Center.
  3. Achieve a productivity standard of 30% for billable services.
  4. Create personalized goal plans and provide coaching, peer support, and rehabilitative services.
  5. Offer assessment, guidance, and life planning assistance to participants.
  6. Facilitate 1-2 group sessions and ongoing activities at the Drop-In Center.
  7. Supervise and ensure a safe environment for youth at the Drop-In Center.
  8. Coordinate care effectively with external service providers.
  9. Connect participants with community resources and organizations.
  10. Engage in community outreach initiatives.
  11. Monitor participant progress and maintain accurate records.
  12. Prepare and submit necessary reports.
  13. Provide transportation for participants as needed.
  14. Work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
  15. Attend all staff meetings and participate in ongoing training.
  16. Perform additional duties as assigned by the Program Manager.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must be at least 18 years old with a High School diploma or GED.
  • 1-3 years of experience, ideally with high-risk adolescents.
  • Must have 3+ years of lived experience prior to employment; bilingual candidates are preferred.
  • Experience in crisis intervention, group facilitation, documentation, and case management is preferred.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel is required.
  • Certification in CPR and First Aid must be maintained.

Salary Range: $17-$19/Hour

San Diego Youth Services offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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