Remote Kinship Support Specialist — Crisis & Guidance

YMCA of San Diego County; San Diego (CA); À distance; USD 30 000 - 33 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

YMCA of San Diego County is seeking a Support Specialist - Kinship Peer Mentor to assist Youth & Family Services programs. The role involves crisis support, group activities, and resource navigation designed to support kinship caregivers in San Diego County.

Responsibilities include leading groups, building rapport with participants, and coordinating with staff while maintaining trauma-informed care and cultural responsiveness.

Qualifications

• Two years relevant experience required.
• Lived kinship caregiver experience preferred.
• Familiar with community resources and referral processes preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge required.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Responsabilités

• Provide administrative and intervention support to program staff; prep agendas and activities for groups.
• Facilitate groups and lead activities; support data collection and reporting.
• Identify and navigate community resources and referrals.
• Apply mental health first aid to participants in crisis.
• Participate in recruitment, outreach, and advocacy activities.
• Provide aftercare, follow-up, and stabilization support to participants.

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Crisis intervention

Group facilitation

Team collaboration

Cultural responsiveness

Communication

Formation

High school diploma

Description du poste

YMCA of San Diego County is seeking a Support Specialist - Kinship Peer Mentor to assist Youth & Family Services programs. The role involves crisis support, group activities, and resource navigation designed to support kinship caregivers in San Diego County.

Responsibilities include leading groups, building rapport with participants, and coordinating with staff while maintaining trauma-informed care and cultural responsiveness.