Trauma-Informed Youth Stabilization Specialist (Per Diem)

Seneca-Family-of-Agencies; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary increases annually

Promotional opportunities across the“

Job summary

Seneca Family of Agencies' Monterey COMPASS Program seeks a Youth Stabilization Specialist (YSS) to provide daily care, guidance, and supervision in a Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program. You will work within a trauma-informed team to create a safe, structured environment that supports youths' emotional, behavioral, and social development.

Responsibilities include supervising youth, implementing routines and behavior support, assisting with life-skills, coordinating transportation, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree OR Associate degree plus 1 year of related work experience OR High school diploma/GED plus 2 years of related work experience.
• Experience de-escalating crisis behaviors with youth who have experienced significant trauma in a structured environment.
• Availability to work overnight, swing, and morning shifts as needed.
• Be part of a rotating emergency on-call system, scheduled with supervisor.
• At least 21 years of age.
• TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any required state/federal licensing.
• Valid driver's license and insurability through Seneca's policy.
• Preferred: Bilingual Spanish skill set.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous supervision, structure, and emotional support to youth in STRTP.
• Implement daily routines, behavioral strategies, and activities per treatment plans.
• Assist youth with life-skills development including hygiene and self-care.
• Participate in recreational, educational, and community activities with youth.
• Use trauma-informed communication and de-escalation to manage distress.
• Join incident reviews, safety planning, and staff debriefings to improve care.
• Coordinate transportation for school, medical, activities, therapy, and court.
• Participate in weekly supervision with the program supervisor.

Skills

Crisis de-escalation

Trauma-informed care

Youth mentoring

Communication with youth

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree or equivalent + 1 year

High school diploma/GED + 2 years

Job description

Seneca Family of Agencies' Monterey COMPASS Program seeks a Youth Stabilization Specialist (YSS) to provide daily care, guidance, and supervision in a Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program. You will work within a trauma-informed team to create a safe, structured environment that supports youths' emotional, behavioral, and social development.

Responsibilities include supervising youth, implementing routines and behavior support, assisting with life-skills, coordinating transportation, and