Youth Stabilization & Resilience Specialist

Seneca Family of Agencies; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision

Retirement plan (403b)

Life insurance

Staff trainings & development

Paid time off

Emergency on-call stipends

Job summary

Seneca Family of Agencies is seeking a Youth Stabilization Specialist in California to provide daily care, guidance, and emotional support to youth within a structured, healing-centered program. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to promote emotional, behavioral, and social development while maintaining safety and trauma-informed practices.

This full-time role supports crisis management, life skills development, and transportation coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree + 1 year of experience or equivalent.
• Associate degree or equivalent + 2 year of applicable experience.
• High school diploma/GED + 3 years of applicable experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous supervision, structure, and emotional support to youth in accordance with STRTP licensing and agency standards
• Implement daily routines, behavioral support strategies, and activities consistent with individual treatment plans
• Utilize trauma-informed communication and de-escalation techniques to help youth manage distress or conflict
• Intervene in crisis situations following approved agency and CDSS policies to ensure safety
• Participate in incident reviews, safety planning, and staff debriefings to improve care practices
• Coordinate and assist with making transportation arrangements for school, medical, social activities, therapy appointments, and court hearings
• Participate in an on-call rotation to provide crisis support
• Participate in program staff meetings and additional meetings when necessary
• Complete all required documentation accurately and on time, consistent with CDSS STRTP and agency requirements
• Participate in weekly supervision with the program supervisor or designee

Skills

Bilingual

On-call

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 1 year of experience

Associate degree or equivalent + 2 year of applicable experience

High school diploma/GED + 3 years of applicable experience

Job description

Seneca Family of Agencies is seeking a Youth Stabilization Specialist in California to provide daily care, guidance, and emotional support to youth within a structured, healing-centered program. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to promote emotional, behavioral, and social development while maintaining safety and trauma-informed practices.

This full-time role supports crisis management, life skills development, and transportation coordination.