Youth Support Specialist

5 days ago


Oakland, California, United States First Place for Youth Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated Youth Support Specialist to join our team in supporting foster youth transition to adulthood. This role requires a passionate individual with experience working in child welfare social service settings or with transition age youth.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with community providers and support natural networks of youth. A strong commitment to cultural competency, diversity, and systems change is essential for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide direct care and support to an assigned caseload of youth, including developing goals and working towards goal attainment, assessing safety and well-being, and de-escalating crisis situations as needed.
  • Collaborate with community providers, including county workers, courts, professionals, vocational and independent living skills programs, schools, family members, and significant others to ensure comprehensive support for youth.
  • Develop, implement, and evaluate case plans that address the unique needs and goals of each youth, incorporating strength-based and culturally competent approaches.
  • Document all necessary paperwork and consents for each client at time of entry and maintain accurate records of progress and interventions.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or equivalent required; Master's degree preferred.
  • Minimum four years of experience working in a child welfare social service setting or with transition age youth with complex presentations, including chronic trauma.
  • Professional license is a plus.
  • Must be comfortable working in community settings and have a valid CA driver's license and auto insurance.
  • Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and database systems.
  • Exceptional oral and written communication skills, including the demonstrated ability to research, assimilate, and analyze information, compose engaging messages, and present data in a clear and inspiring manner.
Benefits

We offer a competitive hourly wage between $32.16 and $34.29 based on education and experience. The benefits package includes health and wellness benefits, retirement plans, and opportunities for professional growth and development.



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