Direct Care Floater

First Place for Youth; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

First Place for Youth in Oakland, CA is seeking a Direct Care Floater to provide direct youth support, intensive onsite and community-based case management, and resource referral for Transition Age Youth in our Rapid Re‑housing program.

The role requires on-site and community availability three days per week, working with youth facing homelessness to identify goals in self-sufficiency, education, employment, housing, and personal advocacy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree 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
• Must have a car, a valid CA driver’s license and auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide case-management and skills development to participants in the program.
• Conduct monthly meetings with participants to identify and accomplish goals.
• Create and deliver service plans focusing on wellness, housing, education, employment, and independent living.
• Coordinate with referral agencies and track progress; develop ways for participants to practice independence.
• Assist housing stability by case management; help participants move into supported housing and locate resources.
• Ensure apartment cleanliness through monthly inspections and provide resources to residents.
• Support partnership with property management; attend meetings and coordinate events/workshops.
• Maintain caseload files and ensure timely documentation of services in data system.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the organization and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Case management

Youth development

Cultural competency

Community outreach

Education

Bachelor degree in Social Welfare, Psychology, or equivalent

Tools

Driver's license

Auto insurance

Job description

Direct Care Floater

First Place for Youth Oakland, California, United States

First Place For Youth-Join Our Team Video!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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Direct Care Floater is responsible for providing direct youth supportive service coverage during times a position is open and temporary staff leave. The Direct Care Floater provides intensive onsite and community‑based case management for individuals whom faced homelessness as Transition Age Youth (TAY) and now receive services through our Rapid Re‑housing program. 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 resource and referral support for participants and may coordinates community building activities and workshops that promote independent living skills. This position works closely with Affordable Housing partners to ensure housing stability. This position requires on‑site and in the community availability three days a week.

DUTIES + RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for providingCase‑management and skills development to participants in program Conduct monthly meetings with participants assigned to caseload to help participants identify and accomplish short and long‑term goalsCreate 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 healthCoordinate with referral agencies, identify community resources, track participants’ progress, and develop creative ways for participants to practice and strengthen their independent living skillsPrepare clients to maintain housing after program exit or help them to identify alternative housing options if necessarySupport participants to develop and practice social emotional learning skills that promote conflict resolution and decision makingAssess educational status and interest of participants and support their educational goals

Assist housing stability through the case management process to help build participant transition to independent living. 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.

• Ensure that apartments meet cleanliness standards by conducting monthly apartment inspectionsDisplay and disseminate community resources relevant to residents and provide resource, referral and eviction prevention support to participants as neededClient meetings scheduled as needed to ensure successful transition to independent living

Support property management to address serious housing concerns related to participants 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.

• Attend weekly program meetings, monthly agency staff meetings, and individual weekly supervision with TAY Program ManagerMaintain files for caseload and update monthly paperworkEnsure proper and timely documentation of services including case notes within our data systemWork collaboratively with colleagues across the organization and within respective departmentOther duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor Degree in Social Welfare, Psychology, or equivalent requiredAt 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.A strong dedication to cultural competency that creates conditions that remove barriers and increase a sense of belonging.Must be comfortable working in community settings.Experience working with participants who have mental health and substance abuse issues

• Must have a car, a valid CA driver’s license and auto insurance.

• Experience in creating and delivering impactful service plans for participantsExperience 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 adultsMust be able to pass a Community Care Licensing background checkAvailability for occasional evening and weekend work and some travel as needed.

*We do not offer relocation assistance Local candidates preferred

Pay will be determined based on Education and Experience.

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 theSummary of Your Rights Under the FCRA.

Salary Information

$32.16 - $34.29