Youth Stabilization Specialist - Swing Shift

Ultipro; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks of paid time off

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Long-term disability, family leave, &

Job summary

Seneca Family of Agencies in Sacramento is seeking a Youth Stabilization Specialist to provide daily care, guidance, and emotional support within a structured, trauma-informed program for youth ages 11–17.

You’ll work with a multidisciplinary team, implement routines, crisis de-escalation, and transportation coordination, with on-call crisis coverage. This on-site, full-time position offers competitive hourly pay starting at $28.45 to $30.95.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree + 1 year of experience OR Associate degree with 2 years of applicable experience OR HS diploma with 3 years of applicable experience
• Be part of rotating emergency on-call system, scheduled ahead
• At least 21 years old; TB and fingerprint clearance

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision, structure, and emotional support to youth per STRTP standards
• Implement daily routines and activities aligned with treatment plans
• Use trauma-informed communication and de-escalation techniques
• Intervene in crisis situations following policies to ensure safety
• Coordinate transport for school, medical, and therapy appointments
• Participate in on-call crisis support and staff meetings
• Complete required documentation accurately and on time

Skills

Direct supervision and care

Crisis management

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 1 year experience

Associate degree + 2 years experience

HS diploma/GED + 3 years experience

Job description

Job Category : Direct Care

Requisition Number : YOUTH002239

• Posted : October 2, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

• Pay or shift range: $28.45 USD to $30.95 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. Utilize your skills to see the change in the clients we serve.

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 and 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
  • Swing Shift
    
    • Sun: 12pm - 12am, Mon-Wed: 3pm - 12am OR
    • Wed-Fri 3pm - 12am, Sat 12pm - 12am
• Rotating on-call system, 1-2 times a month
  • 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
• 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

This job is sponsored by Sacramento County.

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