Residential Trauma-Informed Youth Specialist

Trinity Youth Services; Yucaipa (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Education Reimbursement for Masters

Paid PTO, Holidays, Jury Duty, Bereav.

Retirement Plans

Job summary

Trinity Youth Services in Yucaipa, CA is hiring a Complex Youth Specialist to support foster youth aged 13–18 in a residential setting. The role focuses on direct supervision, safety, and guiding youths toward personal goals within individualized treatment plans.

You will employ trauma-informed approaches, document incidents, and, when needed, transport youth by vehicle. A background in youth services and bilingual abilities are valued, with competitive hourly pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, plus one of the following: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences or Child Development, prior group home or STRTP experience, lived experience in child welfare, or related fields.
• Minimum 100 hours of relevant youth-facing experience (mentoring, coaching, teaching, tutoring, counseling).
• Must be 21+ years old and able to pass physical, drug clearance, background, and Child Abuse Index checks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain one-on-one supervision of children, focusing on behavior, safety, and well-being.
• Promote growth and development and assist youths in reaching goals per their treatment plan.
• Initiate incident reports and document dorm logs and other reports as assigned.
• Use Trauma Informed interventions to redirect behavior and build self-control.
• Drive a vehicle and transport youth when necessary.

Skills

Youth mentoring

Trauma-informed care

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or Child Development

Job description

Trinity Youth Services in Yucaipa, CA is hiring a Complex Youth Specialist to support foster youth aged 13–18 in a residential setting. The role focuses on direct supervision, safety, and guiding youths toward personal goals within individualized treatment plans.

You will employ trauma-informed approaches, document incidents, and, when needed, transport youth by vehicle. A background in youth services and bilingual abilities are valued, with competitive hourly pay and benefits.