Youth Stabilization Specialist - Day

Seneca Family of Agencies; Sacramento (CA); Sur place; USD 39 000 - 43 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental, vision

403b Retirement Plan

Employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan

Scholarship opportunities

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Résumé du poste

Seneca Family of Agencies in Sacramento, CA is seeking a Youth Stabilization Specialist to provide daily care, guidance, and emotional support within our STRTP program, fostering a safe, structured and nurturing environment that promotes emotional, behavioral, and social growth.

You will join a multidisciplinary, trauma-informed team and participate in on-call rotations, crisis support, and coordination of transportation for school and appointments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree + 1 year of experience OR
• Associate degree or equivalent + 2 year of applicable experience OR
• High school diploma/GED + 3 years of applicable experience
• Be part of a rotating emergency on-call system, scheduled ahead of time
• Bilingual preferred
• At least 21 years old
• TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record required

Responsabilités

• 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

Connaissances

Bilingual

On-call rotation

Youth supervision

Formation

Bachelor’s degree

Associate degree

High school diploma/GED

Description du poste

• Bilingual preferred

As a Youth Stabilization Specialist, you will utilize your expertise to instill hope in youth by providing daily care, guidance, and emotional support in our program. Our multidisciplinary team aims to provide healing-centered and culturally responsive treatment for youth to uphold our value of respect as we actively support each youth’s stabilization and development. You’ll help create a safe, structured, and nurturing environment that promotes emotional, behavioral, and social growth. Our Youth Stabilization Specialists have the capacity to navigate joy, crisis work, and facilitate life skills. Utilize your skills to see the change in the clients we serve.

Swing and Night Shifts are also available!

About The Sacramento T-STRTP

The Sacramento T-STRTP (Transitional-Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program) serves children and youth ages 11–17 in a supportive, strength-based, culturally competent, youth-centered, family-driven, trauma-informed, family-like environment. The program provides short-term, individualized treatment designed to help children and youth stabilize at-risk behaviors that may interfere with permanency, with the goal of reducing re-entry into STRTP or higher levels of care. Through partnership with youth, caregivers, and other natural supports, Sacramento T-STRTP offers a space for healing, stability, and skill-building so youth can successfully transition back to a more permanent setting.

About Seneca

Seneca Family of Agencies has been nominated among the Bay Area’s Top Workplaces for several consecutive years. We’re committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities with a network of excellent mental health, community-based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff. Our programs deeply engage in conversations and training on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.

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

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Education/Experience Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree + 1 year of experience OR
  • Associate degree or equivalent + 2 year of applicable experience OR
  • High school diploma/GED + 3 years of applicable experience
  • Applicable experience can include paid or unpaid work involving direct supervision and care of youth or families in the social services field, including group homes, behavioral health, or child welfare settings
• Be part of a rotating emergency on-call system, scheduled ahead of time
• Bilingual preferred
• At least 21 years old
• TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record required

Preferred

• Experience providing care in a trauma-informed, culturally responsive environment strongly desired
• Resolving crisis by utilizing effective crisis communication skills

SCHEDULE

• Full-time
  • Day Shift
    • Sunday 7am-7pm, Monday -Wednesday 7am - 4pm OR
    • Wednesday - Friday 7am - 4pm, Saturday 7am - 7pm
• Rotating on-call system, 1-2 times a month
• Swing and Overnight shifts also available

Benefits

• Starting at $28.45 - $30.95 per hour
  • Actual salary dependent on years of experience
  • Salary increases each year
  • Additional compensation provided upon passing bilingual language proficiency exam
• Stipends provided to staff members participating in the emergency on-call shifts
• Comprehensive benefits package:
  • Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, fertility coverage
  • Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
  • 50% paid premiums for dependents
  • 403b Retirement Plan
  • Employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan
• 5 weeks of paid time off and holiday pay for required holiday shifts
• Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer
• Scholarship opportunities, ongoing training, and professional development opportunities
• Promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington

This job is sponsored by Sacramento County.