Youth and Family Development Associate

Description Department : Youth Prevention & Intervention Program : CHOICE Type : Regular Full-Time Status : Non-exempt Hourly rate : $23 an hour Location : SBCS Headquarters Schedule : Schedule is either Sunday - Thursday or Tuesday - Saturday. Must be available to work some evenings and weekends, as needed. # of Openings : 1 Who we are SBCS (formerly South Bay Community Services) transforms communities to support the well-being and prosperity of children, youth, and families. For more than 50 years, we’ve worked throughout San Diego to provide safe shelter, transitional housing, intervention prevention programs, mental health support, and many other services that meet the ever-changing needs of our communities. Our organization is dedicated to offering high-quality services and ensuring all services align with the community's needs. To best serve our communities, SBCS partners with various grassroots organizations throughout California to develop innovative strategies that enhance services, empower clients, and ensure that culturally appropriate and trauma-informed care is offered. SBCS provides a wide range of services tailored to meet each client's unique needs. At SBCS, our client-centered approach highlights the importance of respect, empathy, and compassion when interacting with all community members. About YOU You are an advocate and champion of nurturing communities where families can pursue their dreams and fulfill their potential. You are dedicated to and energized by engaging directly with individuals and communities. You care deeply about the well-being and prosperity of ALL children and youth throughout San Diego. You want to become a part of an energetic and effective team, and contribute your expertise, creativity, and insights to a unique role encompassing program management, development, and direct counseling services for at-risk children, adolescents, and families. About our organization SBCS is home to a committed team of 470 dedicated employees and volunteers who diligently serve all of San Diego County. Having offered services for 52 years, SBCS is committed to providing hope and support for numerous young children, individuals, and families facing adversity. With an annual budget of $68 million, SBCS continues to be a beacon of assistance in the community. Competitive and Sustainable Employee Pay Package : SBCS offers competitive pay and additional benefits for full-time employees, including generous vacation time, holidays, health, vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, an employee assistance program, discount programs, public service forgiveness loan, and an excellent retirement plan with matching contributions. Hybrid and remote schedules are available based on the program and job roles. Program: SBCS’s CHOICE program is a nationally recognized model that is based on best practices and evidence-based principles that was launched in 2019. provides intensive supervision through multiple daily contacts to support youth and guide them to make positive choices while working with them to complete court order mandates and reach case plan goals along with the assigned Probation Officer, Regional Clinician and other community providers as part of a multi-disciplinary team. RESPONSIBILITIES : The Youth and Family Development Associate, under the supervision of the Program Coordinator & Program Director, is responsible for engaging and guiding the youth under probation supervision to support their successful completion of probation. Services will be in keeping with agency goals, objectives, mission, and style and provided within a team framework. DUTIES : Serve as a positive role model for youth in the juvenile justice system and their families. Build rapport with youth, creating a trusting and supporting relationship that encourages their active participation in their activities. Participate in client intake and assessment interviews. Provide comprehensive family-based assessments for identified youth on an ongoing basis. Provide consistent, frequent contact with youth in homes, schools, and the community to reinforce expectations and support progress. Develop and maintain helping relationships with parents or guardians emphasizing client accountability. Provide client advocacy in areas of health, education, vocation, and family intervention. Create and lead outings or recreational activities for clients. Maintain case records and client files as required by SBCS and its funding sources. Participate in Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings with other team members. Work closely with probation department and other public and private organizations and individuals, as necessary to effectively serve clients. (e.g. progress reports to referral sources, client referrals to other agencies) Monthly statistical reports of services provided as required by SBCS. Outreach to target population in order to effectively reach those in need of services. Transport clients in personal car (mileage reimbursement) in a safe and secure manner in matters related to service delivery. Participate in agency special events, such as fundraisers, annual meetings, and open houses. Provide crisis intervention services and referrals to telephone and walk in persons. Participate and assist in implementing program components. Participate in all agency required meetings and training. As other duties assigned. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, criminal justice, social work, or closely related field, required. Minimum 1 year of experience in child, youth and family services field, preferred. Experience should preferably have been in a community based or neighborhood service organization. Experience in the areas of individual, group, and family counseling, school-based services, outreach, community education, organizing/facilitating group outings and development, advocacy and case management. Ability to work with a diverse population, possess cultural sensitivity, and maintain appropriate boundaries with clients. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Condition of Employment Employment may be conditioned upon satisfactory completion of certain background clearances which may include a Department of Justice criminal background check requiring my fingerprints (Live Scan), screening through the National Sex Offender Public Website, drug test, tuberculosis (TB) test, and such additional clearances as may be required under the program. Candidates who have received a conditional offer of employment will be required to undergo testing for controlled substances, (including THC and CBD), in accordance with the County of San Diego's drug and alcohol policy and the federal Controlled Substances Act. Candidate is required to have reliable transportation; therefore, the candidate must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check. Candidate must also possess and maintain a current valid California driver’s license and valid auto insurance policy. (65% of the time.) PHYSICAL DEMANDS : Mentally and emotionally: Ability to work under deadlines, various projects and dealing with clients in crisis and difficult situations. Must be able to remain in a stationary position during shift. Moves throughout the building. Moves, raises, or lowers (includes upward pulling) an object or equipment up to 50 lbs. Transports an object, from 20 to 50 lbs. across the facility, for various needs. Ability to exert force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force. Ability to exert force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force (includes jerking) Ascending or descending stairs and ladders when applicable. Body agility is emphasized. Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when ascending, descending, traversing. Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist, requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles. Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with objects or office machinery. Communicating: Expressing or exchanging ideas. Communicating is important for those activities in which workers must impart information to clients or to the public, and in those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately, or quickly. The statements contained herein describe the scope of the responsibility and essential functions of this position but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time unless restricted by a negotiated contract. Accessibility Accommodation SBCS is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Equal Employment Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, parental status, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Program – Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. At-Will Employment Status Please note that all employment with SBCS is at-will, which means your employment may be terminated at any time by you or SBCS, without cause or advance notice. The terms and conditions of any employment may also be modified.