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Are you dedicated to empowering and supporting youth, regardless of their background? We're searching for passionate individuals to make a positive impact on the lives of foster youth. Become an integral part of their transformative journey and join the First Place for Youth team.

About First Place for Youth: We're a leading non-profit organization dedicated to supporting foster youth in their transition to adulthood, with a focus on education, employment, and housing. We believe that all young people deserve the opportunity to thrive and lead successful, independent lives. Our comprehensive programs empower foster youth to overcome the unique challenges they face and build the skills, confidence, and connections they need to succeed.

Job Description

• Provide direct care to an assigned caseload of youth in person, via video calls, and via phone throughout the community.
• Support in developing goals and working towards goal attainment in partnership with each youth.
• Gather and analyze ongoing information to ensure youth safety, well-being, and progress towards goals.
• Provide ongoing assessment of youth well-being and develop plans to ensure safety and de-escalate crises as needed.
• Provide direct support, coaching, mentoring, and interventions to increase youth self-sufficiency and goal attainment.
• Collaborate with community providers including county workers, courts, professionals, vocational and independent living skills programs, schools, family members, and significant others.
• Keep key team members informed and work with team members to identify and engage appropriate natural supporters.
• Provide targeted support in assigned roles such as Youth Advocate, Education and Employment Specialist, and Housing Specialist.
• Collaborate with other members of the youth team and supervisors/managers to ensure a team-based approach.
• Complete documentation including but not limited to care and services plans, needs assessments, and progress notes.
• Ensure all needed paperwork and consents are completed for each client at the time of entry.
• Participate in agency committee meetings as assigned.
• Complete ongoing orientation and monthly training as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Requirements

• BA in social work, psychology, counseling, or equivalent required with a minimum of four years of experience working in a child welfare social service setting or with transition-age youth with complex presentations including chronic trauma.
• Master's Degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or equivalent preferred.
• Professional License is a plus.
• Must be comfortable working in community settings.
• Willingness to work collaboratively but with the capacity to work independently.
• Must be able to pass a Community Care Licensing background check.
• Must have a car, a valid CA driver's license, and auto insurance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook. Experience with 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.
• Availability for occasional evening and weekend work and some travel as needed.
• Deep commitment to social justice and systems change that addresses barriers based on race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health and wellness benefits and retirement plans.
• A collaborative and supportive environment where every team member is valued.

Compensation

Hourly wage: $32.16 - $34.29

We do not offer relocation assistance. Local candidates preferred. Pay will be determined based on education and experience.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of transition-age foster youth and want to join a dynamic and impactful organization, we invite you to apply. Together, let's empower transition-age foster youth to achieve their dreams and build a brighter future.

First Place will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and applicable law. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you.