Youth Stabilization Specialist - Day Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

On-site position

Shift options: day and swing/night

5 weeks paid time off

Employer-paid EAP

Benefits package

Job summary

Seneca Family of Agencies in San Jose, CA is seeking a Youth Stabilization Specialist to provide daily care, guidance, and emotional support within a structured, healing-centered program. You will help youth grow emotionally, behaviorally, and socially in a safe environment, while navigating crises and coordinating care.

The role requires trauma-informed practice, crisis intervention, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with relevant experience
• Associate degree or equivalent + 2 years of applicable experience
• High school diploma/GED + 3 years of applicable experience
• Direct supervision and care of youth or families in social services settings

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

Trauma-informed communication

Crisis intervention

Youth supervision

Documentation skills

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

Job Category: Direct Care

Requisition Number: YOUTH002216

• Posted : September 16, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

San Jose, CA 95112, USA

• Pay or shift range: $31.83 USD to $34.33 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

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.

Swing and Night Shifts are also available!

ABOUT SENECA

Seneca Family of Agencieshas 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
• At least 21 years old
• TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements

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
    • 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 $31.83 - $34.33 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
• Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, fertility coverage
• Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan
• 5 weeks of paid time off and holiday pay for required holiday shifts
• Scholarship opportunities, ongoing training, and professional development opportunities
• Promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington

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