Evening Youth Residential Case Worker

Channel Islands YMCA; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Education assistance up to $1,500/yr

YMCA Retirement Fund

Paid Sick Leave

Flexible Schedule

Job summary

Channel Islands YMCA is seeking an Entry Level Residential Case Worker in Santa Barbara, CA. The role involves supervising participants, implementing positive youth development strategies, and maintaining detailed case records.

You will conduct daily check-ins with residents and families, enforce programming rules, coordinate safe transportation to services, and respond to crises with referrals as needed. A high school diploma is required; additional education is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Associate's degree in related field preferred.
• 2+ years' previous work-related experience preferred.
• Complete required certifications within 60 days of hire.
• Complete all required trainings within two weeks of hire.

Responsibilities

• Supervise program participants to ensure safety.
• Implement elements of positive youth development to help youth build resiliency.
• Set and enforce rules and expectations throughout programming.
• Conduct daily one-on-one check-ins with residents and families, and follow-up meetings.
• Provide crisis intervention and referrals as needed for 24-hour crisis calls and drop-ins.
• Maintain client case notes and documentation in the system.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Positive youth development

Documentation

Transportation coordination

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's degree preferred

Job description

Channel Islands YMCA is seeking an Entry Level Residential Case Worker in Santa Barbara, CA. The role involves supervising participants, implementing positive youth development strategies, and maintaining detailed case records.

You will conduct daily check-ins with residents and families, enforce programming rules, coordinate safe transportation to services, and respond to crises with referrals as needed. A high school diploma is required; additional education is preferred.