Youth Engagement Specialist
2 weeks ago
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 in search of a dedicated Youth Support Partner for the I CARE Program, stationed at the Mid-City Youth Center. This is a full-time and exempt role, reporting directly to the Program Manager.
About San Diego Youth ServicesSince its inception in 1970, San Diego Youth Services has positively impacted the lives of over 780,000 homeless, runaway, and at-risk youth. Each year, we provide safe environments and long-term solutions through shelters, foster homes, community centers, and housing to more than 28,000 youth across 100+ locations. Our approach encompasses prevention, early intervention, and treatment, aiming to assist youth before they require more intensive care or face homelessness.
Our Mission:
- Address the fundamental needs of youth. With rising issues of hunger, poverty, and youth homelessness, we strive to meet these essential needs.
- Foster positive connections. We guide youth towards constructive life changes and healthy relationships by providing necessary resources and services.
- Assist youth in acquiring life skills. Our support helps youth develop the skills required for independence and self-sufficiency.
- Enhance overall health and wellness. We offer a comprehensive range of services to help youth overcome trauma and challenges that may jeopardize their well-being.
The I CARE Program supports youth up to 21 years old who are at risk of or have experienced sexual exploitation. This program includes a mental health clinic and a drop-in center.
POSITION CONTEXT
The Youth Support Partner will deliver trauma-informed peer support and family assistance to Commercially Sexually Exploited (CSE) Youth and those at risk throughout San Diego County. Responsibilities include maintaining the drop-in center environment, facilitating group sessions, screening referrals, conducting intake assessments, collaborating with youth to create service plans, advocating for youth, and accompanying them to various meetings.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and evaluate an integrated treatment approach for youth facing commercial sexual exploitation (CSE) alongside co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders.
- Complete screenings, intakes, and necessary documentation for participants at the Drop-In Center.
- Maintain a productivity standard of 30% for billable services.
- Create individualized goal plans and provide coaching, peer support, and rehabilitative services.
- Offer assessment, guidance, and life planning support to participants.
- Facilitate 1-2 groups and ongoing activities at the Drop-In Center.
- Provide onsite supervision and coverage for youth in the drop-in center milieu.
- Ensure professional coordination of care with external providers.
- Facilitate linkages and referrals to community resources and organizations.
- Conduct outreach within the community.
- Monitor participant progress and maintain accurate records.
- Prepare and submit required reports.
- Transport participants as needed.
- Work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Participate in all staff meetings and complete other duties as assigned by the Program Manager.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be at least 18 years old and possess a High School diploma or GED.
- 1-3 years of experience, preferably 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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