Youth Support Specialist

3 days ago


Los Angeles, California, United States First Place for Youth Full time
Empowering Transition Age Foster Youth

We are seeking a dedicated Youth Support Specialist to join our team at First Place for Youth. This role is a vital part of our mission to empower transition age foster youth to achieve their goals and build a brighter future.

About the Role:
This position is responsible for providing case management, psycho-social assessment, and intervention strategies to support the unique needs of our youth. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team. Key responsibilities include:

- Providing individualized counseling, crisis intervention, referrals, and life skills training to our youth
- Developing partnership strategies with each youth and gathering ongoing information to ensure their safety, well-being, and progress
- Providing clinical leadership to multi-disciplinary teams and organizing meetings to facilitate effective service delivery

Requirements:
To be successful in this role, you will require:

- A Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or a related field, with a minimum of four years of experience working with transition age youth
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to gather and analyze information to inform your decisions

What We Offer:
In return for your expertise and passion, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. You will also have access to professional development opportunities and a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion.

Salary:
$55,000 - $65,000 per annum, depending on experience.

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