First Place For Youth-Join Our Team Video! This position is Part-time Temporary 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. Why Work at First Place For Youth: <ul><li>Meaningful Impact: Help to transform the lives of foster youth on the cusp of adulthood. Your role will support them in their journey to conquer challenges, achieve independence, and fulfill their aspirations.</li><li>Innovative Approach: We thrive on innovation, pushing the boundaries of foster care support. Your voice here matters, and you'll contribute to programs that redefine the futures of these young lives.</li><li>Collaborative and Supportive Environment: Embrace a dynamic and supportive workplace, where every team member is valued. Together, we're a force dedicated to uplifting youth. Expect professional growth, fueled by teamwork and collaboration.</li><li>Comprehensive Benefits: We value the well-being of our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package. From health and wellness benefits to retirement plans, we ensure that our team members are taken care of so they can focus on their important work supporting foster youth.</li><li>Culture of Diversity and Inclusion: We celebrate diversity in every form. At First Place for Youth, inclusivity reigns, creating a workplace where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered.</li></ul> POSITION SUMMARY: The Direct Care Floater is responsible for providing direct youth supportive service coverage during times a position is open and temporary staff leave. Floater staff will support Youth Advocate (Case Manager), Education and Employment Specialist, and Housing Specialist position to provide case management, skills development, assessment, crisis management and implementation of intervention strategies that directly support youth to build skills towards independent living. The Floater staff is active in developing, supporting and implementing an individualized, strength 'based, culturally competent, youth-centered approach. A successful Floater staff understands how to motivate, coach, and mentor young adults to achieve goals while transitioning into adult lives from the foster care system. This position is required to work onsite and in the community Monday - Friday. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Direct Care and Interventions 35% <ul><li>Provide direct care to an assigned caseload of youth in person, via video calls and via phone throughout the community.</li><li>Support in developing goals and working towards goal obtainment in partnership with each youth.</li><li>Gathers and analyzes on-going information to ensure youth safety, well-being and progress towards goals.</li><li>Provides on-going assessment of youth well-being and develops plans to ensure safety and de-escalate crisis as needed.</li><li>Provides direct support, coaching, mentoring and interventions to increase youth self-sufficiency and goal attainment.</li></ul> Case Management/Coordination 35% <ul><li>Collaborates with community providers including county workers, courts, professionals, vocational and independent living skills programs, schools, family members and significant others.</li><li> Keeps key team members informed and Works with team members to identify and engage appropriate natural supporters.</li><li> Provided targeted support in assigned role:<ol><li>Youth Advocate - healthy living and life skill development to support barrier removal for education and employment goals.</li><li>Education and Employment Specialist - develop career and education related goals and identify steps to achieve goals, including post-secondary education planning.</li><li>Housing Specialist - support housing team in maintaining units, completing service requests, turning units for move ins and move outs, and maintaining relationships with landlords.</li></ol></li><li>Collaborate with the other members of the youth team and supervisors/managers to ensure a team-based approach.</li></ul> Documentation/Administrative Duties (30%) <ul><li>Completes documentation including but not limited to Care and Services plans, needs assessments, and progress notes.</li><li>Ensures all needed paperwork and consents are completed for each client at time of entry.</li><li>Participates in agency committee meetings as assigned.</li><li>Completes on-going orientation and monthly training as assigned.</li><li>Other duties as assigned by Supervisor Other duties as assigned.</li></ul> Qualifications: <ul><li>BA in social work, psychology, counselling or equivalent required with Minimum four years of experience working in a child welfare social service setting or with transition age youth with complex presentations including chronic trauma.</li><li>Master's Degree in a social work, psychology, counselling or equivalent preferred.</li><li>Professional License is a plus.</li><li>Must be comfortable working in community settings.</li><li>Willingness to work collaboratively, but with the capacity to work independently</li><li>Must be able to pass a Community Care Licensing background check</li><li>Must have a car, a valid CA driver's license and auto insurance.</li><li>Computer skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including MS Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint, Project and Outlook. Experience with database systems</li><li>Strong communication - 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.</li><li>Availability for occasional evening and weekend work and some travel as needed.</li><li>Commitment to cultural competency and diversity - Deep commitment to social justice and systems change that addresses barriers based on race, ethnicity, sexual orientation or gender identity.</li></ul> 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. To learn more about First Place For Youth and view our current job openings, please visit our website at . We are unable to sponsor work visas now or in the 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. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the California Civil Rights Department Fair Chance Act webpage or reviewing this guidance provide by the City of San Francisco. For additional information regarding your rights, please also review the Summary of Your Rights Under the FCRA. Compensation details: 32.16-34.29 Hourly Wage PId59b2eb7b8b9-4075<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?18sjO48iuT3hAezF0QTeVga" width="0" height="0" />

**Direct Care Floater**

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.

Direct Care Floater

First Place For Youth-Join Our Team Video! This position is Part-time Temporary 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. Why Work at First Place For Youth: <ul><li>Meaningful Impact: Help to transform the lives of foster youth on the cusp of adulthood. Your role will support them in their journey to conquer challenges, achieve independence, and fulfill their aspirations.</li><li>Innovative Approach: We thrive on innovation, pushing the boundaries of foster care support. Your voice here matters, and you'll contribute to programs that redefine the futures of these young lives.</li><li>Collaborative and Supportive Environment: Embrace a dynamic and supportive workplace, where every team member is valued. Together, we're a force dedicated to uplifting youth. Expect professional growth, fueled by teamwork and collaboration.</li><li>Comprehensive Benefits: We value the well-being of our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package. From health and wellness benefits to retirement plans, we ensure that our team members are taken care of so they can focus on their important work supporting foster youth.</li><li>Culture of Diversity and Inclusion: We celebrate diversity in every form. At First Place for Youth, inclusivity reigns, creating a workplace where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered.</li></ul> POSITION SUMMARY: The Direct Care Floater is responsible for providing direct youth supportive service coverage during times a position is open and temporary staff leave. Floater staff will support Youth Advocate (Case Manager), Education and Employment Specialist, and Housing Specialist position to provide case management, skills development, assessment, crisis management and implementation of intervention strategies that directly support youth to build skills towards independent living. The Floater staff is active in developing, supporting and implementing an individualized, strength 'based, culturally competent, youth-centered approach. A successful Floater staff understands how to motivate, coach, and mentor young adults to achieve goals while transitioning into adult lives from the foster care system. This position is required to work onsite and in the community Monday - Friday. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Direct Care and Interventions 35% <ul><li>Provide direct care to an assigned caseload of youth in person, via video calls and via phone throughout the community.</li><li>Support in developing goals and working towards goal obtainment in partnership with each youth.</li><li>Gathers and analyzes on-going information to ensure youth safety, well-being and progress towards goals.</li><li>Provides on-going assessment of youth well-being and develops plans to ensure safety and de-escalate crisis as needed.</li><li>Provides direct support, coaching, mentoring and interventions to increase youth self-sufficiency and goal attainment.</li></ul> Case Management/Coordination 35% <ul><li>Collaborates with community providers including county workers, courts, professionals, vocational and independent living skills programs, schools, family members and significant others.</li><li> Keeps key team members informed and Works with team members to identify and engage appropriate natural supporters.</li><li> Provided targeted support in assigned role:<ol><li>Youth Advocate - healthy living and life skill development to support barrier removal for education and employment goals.</li><li>Education and Employment Specialist - develop career and education related goals and identify steps to achieve goals, including post-secondary education planning.</li><li>Housing Specialist - support housing team in maintaining units, completing service requests, turning units for move ins and move outs, and maintaining relationships with landlords.</li></ol></li><li>Collaborate with the other members of the youth team and supervisors/managers to ensure a team-based approach.</li></ul> Documentation/Administrative Duties (30%) <ul><li>Completes documentation including but not limited to Care and Services plans, needs assessments, and progress notes.</li><li>Ensures all needed paperwork and consents are completed for each client at time of entry.</li><li>Participates in agency committee meetings as assigned.</li><li>Completes on-going orientation and monthly training as assigned.</li><li>Other duties as assigned by Supervisor Other duties as assigned.</li></ul> Qualifications: <ul><li>BA in social work, psychology, counselling or equivalent required with Minimum four years of experience working in a child welfare social service setting or with transition age youth with complex presentations including chronic trauma.</li><li>Master's Degree in a social work, psychology, counselling or equivalent preferred.</li><li>Professional License is a plus.</li><li>Must be comfortable working in community settings.</li><li>Willingness to work collaboratively, but with the capacity to work independently</li><li>Must be able to pass a Community Care Licensing background check</li><li>Must have a car, a valid CA driver's license and auto insurance.</li><li>Computer skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including MS Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint, Project and Outlook. Experience with database systems</li><li>Strong communication - 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.</li><li>Availability for occasional evening and weekend work and some travel as needed.</li><li>Commitment to cultural competency and diversity - Deep commitment to social justice and systems change that addresses barriers based on race, ethnicity, sexual orientation or gender identity.</li></ul> 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. To learn more about First Place For Youth and view our current job openings, please visit our website at . We are unable to sponsor work visas now or in the 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. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the California Civil Rights Department Fair Chance Act webpage or reviewing this guidance provide by the City of San Francisco. For additional information regarding your rights, please also review the Summary of Your Rights Under the FCRA. Compensation details: 32.16-34.29 Hourly Wage PI26fe78c7bb28-4080<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?9Mlh0iPKIhtlHqKM79cJJgc" width="0" height="0" />

**Direct Care Floater**

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.

First Place For Youth-Join Our Team Video! This position is Part-time Temporary 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. Why Work at First Place For Youth: <ul><li>Meaningful Impact: Help to transform the lives of foster youth on the cusp of adulthood. Your role will support them in their journey to conquer challenges, achieve independence, and fulfill their aspirations.</li><li>Innovative Approach: We thrive on innovation, pushing the boundaries of foster care support. Your voice here matters, and you'll contribute to programs that redefine the futures of these young lives.</li><li>Collaborative and Supportive Environment: Embrace a dynamic and supportive workplace, where every team member is valued. Together, we're a force dedicated to uplifting youth. Expect professional growth, fueled by teamwork and collaboration.</li><li>Comprehensive Benefits: We value the well-being of our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package. From health and wellness benefits to retirement plans, we ensure that our team members are taken care of so they can focus on their important work supporting foster youth.</li><li>Culture of Diversity and Inclusion: We celebrate diversity in every form. At First Place for Youth, inclusivity reigns, creating a workplace where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered.</li></ul> POSITION SUMMARY: The Direct Care Floater provides intensive onsite and community-based case management for individuals whom faced homelessness as Transition Age Youth (TAY) and now live at our affordable housing locations. Through comprehensive case management, the Direct Care Floater helps clients to identify and attain goals in the areas of self-sufficiency, independent living, health and wellness, relationships, employment and education, and personal advocacy. The Direct Care Floater also provides on-site, drop in resource and referral support for residents as needed and coordinates community building activities and workshops that promote independent living skills. This position works closely with Affordable Housing partners to ensure housing stability. This is fully on-site position requiring onsite work in San Francisco, three days a week. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for providing Case-management and skills development to participants in program<ul><li>Conduct monthly meetings with participants assigned to caseload to help participants identify and accomplish short and long-term goals</li><li>Create and deliver impactful service plans for participants that focus on achieving outcomes in the areas of wellness, budgeting, long-term housing, education, employment, parenting, relationships and overall health</li><li>Coordinate with referral agencies, identify community resources, track participants' progress, and develop creative ways for participants to practice and strengthen their independent living skills</li><li>Prepare clients to maintain housing after program exit or help them to identify alternative housing options if necessary</li><li>Support participants to develop and practice social emotional learning skills that promote conflict resolution and decision making</li><li>Assess educational status and interest of participants and support their educational goals</li></ul><ul><li>Work collaboratively with Education and Employment Specialist and participants to improve resumes and cover letters, submit job applications, prepare for interviews and secure full and part-time employment</li><li>Coach participants on handling work-related issues, promote self-advocacy and increase success in job retention</li></ul><ul><li>Form partnerships with community agencies that can help link participants with community connections, building networks, wellness and employment opportunities </li></ul> Create new linkages with community-based organizations, on-site resources and housing stability support through the case management process to help build participant transition to independent living. <ul><li>Help participants move into supported housing. This includes helping participants secure and transport furniture, shop for home necessities, and locate resources in their new community</li></ul><ul><li>Ensure that apartments meet cleanliness standards by conducting monthly apartment inspections</li><li>Display and disseminate community resources relevant to residents and provide resource, referral and eviction prevention support to participants as needed</li><li>Client meetings scheduled as needed to ensure successful transition to independent living</li></ul><ul><li>Support property management to address serious housing concerns related to participants</li><li>Guide tours for funders and community providers to demonstrate how First Place for Youth partnerships with Affordable Housing agencies provide TAY with a stable and affordable housing solution</li><li>Coordinate community events and workshops to assist participants with independent living skills</li><li>Actively participate in weekly coordination meetings with property management staff and agency partners</li></ul> Documentation/Administrative Duties <ul><li>Attend weekly program meetings, monthly agency staff meetings, and individual weekly supervision with TAY Program Manager</li><li>Maintain files for caseload and update monthly paperwork </li><li>Ensure proper and timely documentation of services including written case notes</li><li>Work collaboratively with colleagues across the organization and within respective department</li><li>Other duties as assigned</li></ul> Qualifications: <ul><li>BA Social Welfare, Psychology, or equivalent required</li><li>At least three years' experience working with homeless, at-risk, transition age (18-24-year-old) or foster youth populations with complex presentations including presentations of chronic trauma.</li><li>Must be comfortable working in community settings. </li><li>Experience working with participants who have mental health and substance abuse issues </li><li>Experience in creating and delivering impactful service plans for participants</li><li>Experience in youth development model, asset-based relationship building, and experience in motivating youth, </li><li>Strong clinical skills, and/or a desire to learn more about the effects of the child welfare system on the lives of youth and young adults</li><li>Must be able to pass a Community Care Licensing background check</li><li>Availability for occasional evening and weekend work and some travel as needed.</li></ul><ul><li>Commitment to cultural competency and diversity - Deep commitment to social justice and systems change that addresses barriers based on race, ethnicity, sexual orientation or gender identity.</li></ul> 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. To learn more about First Place For Youth and view our current job openings, please visit our website at . We are unable to sponsor work visas now or in the 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. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the California Civil Rights Department Fair Chance Act webpage or reviewing this guidance provide by the City of San Francisco. For additional information regarding your rights, please also review the Summary of Your Rights Under the FCRA. Compensation details: 32.16-34.29 Hourly Wage PI6fe874e540a8-4081 <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?XRA8emp%2bQ%2fNLd2cMd2s4DAd" width="0" height="0" />

**Direct Care Floater**

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 intensive onsite and community-based case management for individuals who faced homelessness as Transition Age Youth (TAY) and now live at our affordable housing locations.
- Conduct monthly meetings with participants assigned to caseload to help participants identify and accomplish short and long-term goals.
- Create and deliver impactful service plans for participants that focus on achieving outcomes in the areas of wellness, budgeting, long-term housing, education, employment, parenting, relationships, and overall health.
- Coordinate with referral agencies, identify community resources, track participants' progress, and develop creative ways for participants to practice and strengthen their independent living skills.
- Prepare clients to maintain housing after program exit or help them to identify alternative housing options if necessary.
- Support participants to develop and practice social emotional learning skills that promote conflict resolution and decision making.
- Assess educational status and interest of participants and support their educational goals.
- Work collaboratively with Education and Employment Specialist and participants to improve resumes and cover letters, submit job applications, prepare for interviews, and secure full and part-time employment.
- Coach participants on handling work-related issues, promote self-advocacy, and increase success in job retention.
- Form partnerships with community agencies that can help link participants with community connections, building networks, wellness, and employment opportunities.
- Help participants move into supported housing, including helping them secure and transport furniture, shop for home necessities, and locate resources in their new community.
- Ensure that apartments meet cleanliness standards by conducting monthly apartment inspections.
- Display and disseminate community resources relevant to residents and provide resource, referral, and eviction prevention support to participants as needed.
- Support property management to address serious housing concerns related to participants.
- Guide tours for funders and community providers to demonstrate how First Place for Youth partnerships with Affordable Housing agencies provide TAY with a stable and affordable housing solution.
- Coordinate community events and workshops to assist participants with independent living skills.
- Actively participate in weekly coordination meetings with property management staff and agency partners.

**Documentation/Administrative Duties**

- Attend weekly program meetings, monthly agency staff meetings, and individual weekly supervision with TAY Program Manager.
- Maintain files for caseload and update monthly paperwork.
- Ensure proper and timely documentation of services including written case notes.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across the organization and within respective department.

**Qualifications**

- BA in Social Welfare, Psychology, or equivalent required.
- At least three years' experience working with homeless, at-risk, transition age (18-24-year-old) or foster youth populations with complex presentations including presentations of chronic trauma.
- Must be comfortable working in community settings.
- Experience working with participants who have mental health and substance abuse issues.
- Experience in creating and delivering impactful service plans for participants.
- Experience in youth development model, asset-based relationship building, and experience in motivating youth.
- Strong clinical skills, and/or a desire to learn more about the effects of the child welfare system on the lives of youth and young adults.
- Must be able to pass a Community Care Licensing background check.
- Availability for occasional evening and weekend work and some travel as needed.
- Commitment to cultural competency and diversity - Deep commitment to social justice and systems change that addresses barriers based on race, ethnicity, sexual orientation or gender identity.

We do not offer relocation assistance. Local candidates preferred.

**Compensation Details**

Pay will be determined based on education and experience. Hourly wage: $32.16 - $34.29. 

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.

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