Youth Advocate
Company: First Place for Youth
Location: San Jose
Posted on: March 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Want to make a difference? Want to help support young adults in
goal setting for their education and future? Then come work for
First Place for Youth! ABOUT USFirst Place for Youth is the largest
provider of housing and comprehensive services for transition-age
foster youth in the state of California. We're giving young people
the tools, support, and opportunities they need to take control of
their own lives and create the futures they want. We've built a 20+
year record of success, measured not just by the number of youth
who walk through our doors, but by the outcomes they achieve.
Position Summary The Youth Advocate is responsible for case
management, psycho-social assessment, development and
implementation of intervention strategies. The Youth Advocate
provides clinical leadership to a multi-disciplinary team and
provide coaching to support each youth to achieve goals of housing
stability, sustainable and sustaining employment, and educational
achievement. The Youth Advocate is active in developing, supporting
and implementing an individualized, strength 'based, culturally
competent, youth-centered approach. A Successful Youth Advocate
understands how to motivate, influence, and mentor young adults to
achieve goals while launching adult lives from foster care. Provide
youth with individual counseling, crisis intervention, referrals,
advocacy and life skills training. (70%) Essential Duties and
RESPONSIBILITIES Direct Care and Interventions: Develops
partnership strategy with each youth Gathers and analyzes on-going
information to ensure youth safety, well-being and progress
Provides clinical leadership to multi-disciplinary teams consisting
of youth, family and other natural supporters, county case
managers, Employment and Education Specialists, Housing
Specialists, and Intake Specialists to ensure seamless and
effective service delivery Organizes, schedules, and facilitates
youth and team meetings Provides on-going assessment of youth
well-being and develops plans to ensure safety and De-escalate
crisis as needed Provides direct support, coaching, mentoring and
intervention to increase youth self-sufficiency and goal
attainment. Participates on a rotating basis to provide on-call
coverage Provides crisis counseling as needed. Case
Management/Coordination: Collaborates with community providers
including county workers, courts, professionals, vocational and
independent living skills programs, schools, family members and
significant others Keeps key team members informed and Works with
team members to identify and engage appropriate natural supporters.
Documentation/Administrative Duties (30%) Completes documentation
including but not limited to Care and Services plans, needs
assessments, and progress notes. Ensures all needed paperwork and
consents are completed for each client at time of entry.
Participates in agency committee as assigned. Provides on-going
orientation and training to staff as assigned. Other duties as
assigned by Supervisor ABOUT YOUBA in social work, psychology,
counselling or equivalent required with Minimum four years of
experience working in a child welfare social services setting or
with transition age youth with complex presentations including
chronic trauma.Master's Degree in a social work, psychology,
counselling 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 drivers license and
auto insurance.Attention to Detail - Ability to work with high
level of detail, work has high level of professional polish down to
smallest details, documents and products are well thought out and
clear, database is organized and up to date. Driven by
Accomplishment - Clarity on project goals and the personal drive to
accomplish goals, finished projects are thorough and delivered on
time. High level of personal accountability for the quality and
impact of work Computer Skills -- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
applications including MS Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint,
Project and Outlook. Experience with database systems Strong
Communication Skills - 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. High Level of Professionalism
- A high level of professionalism in work and interpersonal
interactions with both internal and external contacts, presents to
others as organized, informed, and friendly. Decisive Nature -
Well-honed ability to independently anticipate and analyze
situations, define problems and objectives, recognize viable
alternatives, and formulate rapid solutions, with understanding of
the inherent risks and the implications of making tough decisions.
Availability for occasional evening and weekend work and some
travel as needed. BENEFITSFull-time position15 days of vacation
time in year one12 days of sick time2 flexible holidays14 paid
holidaysPaid sabbaticalPaid maternity and paternity leaveEmployee's
choice of Kaiser or UCH HMO/PPOUp to 90% of premium covered by
First PlaceDelta Dental Premium PPOVSP VisionRetirement
opportunitiesApplicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer
in the U.S., and we are unable to sponsor employment Visas now and
in the future.If First Place for Youth is the organization you are
looking for then apply today! Our team will be excited to meet you.
Review the attached job description for position
details.www.firstplaceforyouth.org PI208477799
Keywords: First Place for Youth, San Jose , Youth Advocate, Other , San Jose, California
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