Youth Care & Crisis Intervention Specialist

Seneca; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

5 weeks PTO

11 paid holidays

Professional development

Promotional opportunities

Job summary

Seneca Family of Agencies is hiring a Youth Stabilization Specialist to support youth aged 0-17 at the Welcoming Center. You will supervise youth, participate in treatment planning, and coordinate transportation while employing crisis de-escalation and Equilibrium training.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree with experience or an associate degree with more experience, a valid driver’s license, and on-site work in California.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree + 1 year of experience OR Associate degree or equivalent + 2 years of applicable experience.
• Be part of a rotating emergency on-call system, scheduled ahead of time.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and insurability.
• TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision of youth and work with them towards maintaining a consistent, structured routine in a home environment.
• Participate in client treatment planning processes including program meetings, Child and family team (CFT) meetings, and Education-related services meetings.
• Implement interventions outlined in client treatment plan supporting social and emotional mental health goals.
• Complete client-related documentation including county health plan progress notes and incident reporting procedures.
• Provide client crisis intervention and de-escalation support.
• Coordinate and assist with making transportation arrangements for school, medical, social activities, therapy appointments, and court hearings.
• Provide crisis on-call support as needed.
• Participate in program staff meetings and additional meetings when necessary.
• Utilize crisis communication and de-escalation techniques per Seneca's Equilibrium model training (CPI may be required).

Skills

Crisis intervention

De-escalation

Team collaboration

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 1 year experience

Associate degree + 2 years experience

Job description

Seneca Family of Agencies is hiring a Youth Stabilization Specialist to support youth aged 0-17 at the Welcoming Center. You will supervise youth, participate in treatment planning, and coordinate transportation while employing crisis de-escalation and Equilibrium training.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree with experience or an associate degree with more experience, a valid driver’s license, and on-site work in California.