Youth Advocate
2 weeks ago
At First Place for Youth, we are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Youth Advocate - Foster Care Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our staff, you will play a vital role in supporting transition age foster youth in achieving their goals and overcoming challenges.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide individualized support and case management to foster youth, focusing on housing stability, employment, and educational achievement.
- Develop and implement intervention strategies to address the unique needs of each youth.
- Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure seamless and effective service delivery.
- Provide crisis counseling and support as needed.
- Document all interactions and progress notes in a timely and accurate manner.
Requirements:
- BA in social work, psychology, or a related field, with a minimum of four years of experience working with transition age youth.
- Master's degree in a related field is preferred.
- Professional license is a plus.
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently, with a strong commitment to cultural competency and diversity.
- Valid CA driver's license and auto insurance.
Benefits:
- 15 days of vacation time in the first year.
- 12 days of sick time.
- 2 floating holidays.
- 15 paid holidays.
- Employee's UCH pays up to 90% of the premium covered by First Place on certain plans.
- Principal dental and vision coverage with up to 90% of the premium covered by First Place.
- Paid baby bonding leave.
- Healthcare and Dependent care FSA plans.
- Principal basic life and voluntary life insurance coverage.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching contributions.
- Annual reimbursement for continuing education.
- Paid sabbatical.
- Paid maternity and paternity leave.
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