Youth Care Specialist

19 hours ago


San Francisco, California, United States Unity Care Full time
Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Youth Care Specialist to join our team at Unity Care. In this role, you will be responsible for providing direct support and intensive case management services to Transitional Aged Youth (TAY) ages 16 to 21 years. The successful candidate will have a strong background in counseling, social work, or a related field.

Salary: $25-$27 per hour

About the Role

The Case Manager for Minors and Non-Minor Dependents in the Transitional Housing Program (THP) provides direct support and intensive case management services to assist Transitional Aged Youth (TAY) ages 16 to 21 years, with meeting individualized goals while connecting them with resources in the community. Average case load is 12 youth. The position is collaborative and coordinates care on an interdisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities
  • Program Implementation and Direct Client Services:
    • Implement appropriate supervision, authority, and discipline to set limits for behavior and help each resident practice self-control
    • Facilitate a high level of youth engagement
    • Ensure a health home environment and client-focused programming
  • Maintain individual contact with each youth at weekly:
    • Discuss goals and track progress towards goals.
    • Understand any medications that they are prescribed, helping them learn how to refill prescriptions as needed
    • Connect youth with community resources
    • Ensure ongoing contact with outside persons and entities such as: natural supports, family, referring agency/case carrying agency, ILP, other and community resources
  • Support youth:
    • With the development of independent living skills
    • Support the goals outlined in the Transition Independent Living Plan (TILP) and/or the Appraisal Needs and Service Plan
    • Work with youth to identify additional goals and tasks related to employment, education, and housing
    • Establish and monitor client budgets and submit purchase requests
    • With transportation as needed when it fits within the resident's goals


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