Youth Specialist II - STRTP Residential

Sycamores; Altadena (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Sycamores is seeking a Youth Specialist II to assist in implementing plans for supervision, care and treatment of children and youth to meet program objectives. The role emphasizes de-escalation, emotional support, problem solving and refocusing in a safe environment.

The position requires a valid California driver’s license, ability to drive company vehicles, and adherence to pre-employment checks including background, drug, and health screenings.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred and two years’ experience with SED children.
• Maintains all required licenses and certifications.
• Driving is an essential function; valid California driver’s license, driving record acceptable per policy, and proof of auto insurance required.
• Must engage with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Maintain a non-judgmental attitude toward families.
• Modify and adjust intervention techniques while following the plan.
• Assess and respond to crises promptly and collaboratively.
• Share information with families and colleagues.
• Pre-employment background check, drug test and health screen are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing plans for supervision, care and treatment of children and youth to meet program objectives.
• Help de-escalate situations, encourage emotional expression, problem solving and refocusing.

Skills

Crisis de-escalation

Diversity engagement

Intervention modification

Family communication

Driving

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

JOB SUMMARY: Sycamores provides a spectrum of equitable mental health services through various programs to multicultural populations of all acuities. Although it serves a variety of consumers, the agency focuses primarily on providing care to low-income, high at- risk youth.

The role of the Youth Specialist II is to assist in the implementation of plans for the supervision, care and treatment of children and youth to meet the programmatic and treatment objectives. These plans are based on the youth/young adult’s individual needs, both emotional and behavioral, and are implemented in a safe environment in which they can de-escalate, express their feelings, problem solve and re-focus.

Starting Pay Range:

$22 - $25 per hour (starting pay will be based on previous work experience and educational background.)

Shift Schedule: Sunday 9am - 9pm, Monday/Tuesday 2pm - 10pm, Wednesday 10am - 10pm

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred and two years’ experience with SED children.
• Maintains all required licenses and certifications.
• As this position requires the driving of company vehicles for crisis intervention, including the provision of urgent or emergency services, driving is an essential function of this position. Candidate qualifications therefore include:

• • Valid California driver’s license.
  • Acceptable driving record as determined Agency policy.
  • Proof of auto insurance meeting minimum coverage requirements.

Additional Requirements:

• Must have the skills necessary to engage and work with others from diverse backgrounds.
• Maintain a non-judgmental attitude toward families.
• Modify and adjust individual intervention techniques for each situation while maintaining the original direction of the plan.
• Assess and respond to a crisis in a prompt and effective and collaborative manner.
• Share information with families and colleagues.

Physical Demands

• For Residential staff only, the ability to physically manage and/or de-escalate consumers/residents. This includes the physical ability to restrain consumers in conformity with Pro-ACT training.
• Ability to practice physical intervention for safety of consumers according to training and policy.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Frequent driving in the community with consumers.
• Frequent/continuous intermittent standing/walking, occasional/intermittent sitting.
• Continuous use of bilateral upper extremities in fine motor activities requiring fingering, grasping, and forward reaching between waist and chest level.
• Reaching at or above shoulder level may be necessary.
• Bending, squatting, kneeling, pushing/pulling, twisting, and climbing.
• Occasional/intermittent lifting and carrying objects/equipment weighing up to 25 pounds. Continuous use of near vision, hearing, and verbal communication skills in handling telephone calls, interacting with customers and co-workers and performing job duties.
• Requires physical presence in the office during shift.

All candidates who are presented with a conditional offer of employment must satisfy a pre-employment background check, drug, and health screen.

Sycamores is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Further, Sycamores is a Fair Chance employer and complies with California Government Code Section 12952, Employment Discrimination: Conviction History.