Youth Partner

New Alternatives Inc.; California; On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Flexible work environment

Paid time off

Training and professional development

Supportive team culture

Impact on youth and families

Career development pathways

Job summary

New Alternatives, Inc. is seeking a compassionate Youth Partner to join the High Fidelity Wraparound team in California. You will build trusting relationships with youth, support active participation in care planning, and help youth connect to community resources.

You will collaborate with HFW Facilitators, Family Specialists, and Parent Partners to ensure youth voice is central in CFT meetings, develop coping skills, and promote hope and resilience through strengths-based interactions.

Qualifications

• Lived experience relevant to the youth population being served.
• Experience in behavioral health, education, mentoring, or related services.
• Strong ability to build rapport and engage youth in meaningful, supportive relationships.
• Understanding of trauma-informed, strengths-based, and youth-centered practices.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting, supportive relationships with youth served in the HFW program
• Encourage and support youth voice and participation in Child and Family Team (CFT) meetings
• Help youth identify strengths, goals, and personal aspirations
• Support youth in developing coping skills, self-advocacy, and problem-solving abilities
• Assist youth in connecting to community resources, activities, and natural supports
• Collaborate with HFW Facilitators, Family Specialists, and Parent Partners to support coordinated care
• Promote hope, resilience, and engagement through consistent, strengths-based interactions
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation as required

Skills

Relationship building

Communication skills

Trauma-informed approach

Youth-centered practices

Team collaboration

CA Driver's License

Job description

Job Description

High Fidelity Wraparound

Youth Partner

Inspire Youth. Build Connection. Create Hope.

New Alternatives, Inc. is seeking a compassionate and motivated Youth Partner to join our High Fidelity Wraparound team. This role is centered on building strong, trusting relationships with youth and supporting them in actively participating in their care, goals, and decision-making process.

The Youth Partner helps ensure that the voice, perspective, and strengths of youth are central to the Child and Family Team (CFT) process. Through authentic engagement and consistent support, you will help youth build confidence, develop skills, and connect to natural supports and community resources.

About the Role

The Youth Partner works directly with children and adolescents to build trust, encourage engagement, and support meaningful participation in Wraparound services. This role requires strong relationship-building skills, patience, and the ability to connect with youth in a respectful, strengths-based, and nonjudgmental manner.

You will help youth feel heard, supported, and empowered as active participants in their own care planning and life goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Build trusting, supportive relationships with youth served in the HFW program
• Encourage and support youth voice and participation in Child and Family Team (CFT) meetings
• Help youth identify strengths, goals, and personal aspirations
• Support youth in developing coping skills, self-advocacy, and problem-solving abilities
• Assist youth in connecting to community resources, activities, and natural supports
• Collaborate with HFW Facilitators, Family Specialists, and Parent Partners to support coordinated care
• Promote hope, resilience, and engagement through consistent, strengths-based interactions
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation as required

Qualifications

• Lived experience relevant to the youth population being served, strongly preferred.
• Experience working with youth in behavioral health, education, mentoring, peer support, or community-based services preferred
• Strong ability to build rapport and engage youth in meaningful, supportive relationships
• Understanding of trauma-informed, strengths-based, and youth-centered practices
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Current & Valid CA Driver's License Required
• Bilingual abilities strongly preferred

Compensation

• $23–$25 per hour, based on education, experience, and language abilities

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay with growth opportunities
• Flexible work environment
• Paid time off
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Supportive, team-oriented culture
• Opportunity to make a direct and meaningful impact on youth and families
• Career development pathways within a growing behavioral health organization

Company Description

New Alternatives, Inc. is a private nonprofit agency that provides a wide range of services to children, youth and families in San Diego and Orange Counties. Services include residential, outpatient, day treatment and in home support services.
New Alternatives, Inc. is committed to providing Trauma Informed Care principles throughout our agency.