Youth Empowerment Advocate

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, located at the Mid-City Youth Center. This position is full-time and exempt, reporting directly to the Program Manager.

About San Diego Youth Services

Since 1970, San Diego Youth Services has positively impacted the lives of over 780,000 homeless, runaway, and at-risk youth. Each year, we provide essential services to more than 28,000 young individuals through various community and school locations. Our mission focuses on prevention, early intervention, and treatment to support youth before they face severe challenges or homelessness.

Our Objectives:

  1. Address basic needs. With rising issues of hunger, poverty, and youth homelessness, we prioritize meeting these fundamental needs.
  2. Foster positive connections. We assist youth in making constructive life changes and building healthy relationships.
  3. Enhance life skills. Our support helps youth acquire the independent living skills necessary for self-sufficiency.
  4. Promote health and wellness. We offer a comprehensive range of services to help youth overcome trauma and other challenges.

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

Position Overview

The Youth Support Partner will provide trauma-informed peer support and family assistance to youth affected by commercial sexual exploitation throughout San Diego County. Responsibilities include maintaining a supportive environment at the drop-in center, facilitating group sessions, conducting intake assessments, and collaborating with youth to create personalized service plans.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Develop, implement, and assess an integrated treatment strategy for youth facing commercial sexual exploitation and related challenges.
  2. Conduct screenings, intakes, and necessary documentation for participants at the Drop-In Center.
  3. Achieve a productivity standard of 30% for billable services.
  4. Create individualized goal plans and provide coaching, peer support, and rehabilitative services.
  5. Offer assessment, guidance, and life planning support to participants.
  6. Facilitate group activities and ongoing programs at the Drop-In Center.
  7. Supervise and ensure the safety of youth in the drop-in center environment.
  8. Coordinate care with external service providers professionally.
  9. Connect participants with community resources and organizations.
  10. Engage in community outreach initiatives.
  11. Monitor participant progress and maintain accurate documentation.
  12. Prepare and submit necessary reports.
  13. Transport participants as needed.
  14. Work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
  15. Attend all staff meetings and participate in team activities.
  16. Perform additional duties as assigned by the Program Manager.

Qualifications:

  • Must be at least 18 years old with 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.

Compensation: $17-$19 per hour

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

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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