Youth Wellness & Resilience Specialist

Sycamores; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Sycamores is seeking a Community Wellness Specialist to deliver interventions that build coping and problem-solving skills, promote safety and attachment, and transfer these skills into home, school, and community settings. The role emphasizes wellness and resilience through community linkages and referrals to resources, with frequent travel to various client locations.

The starting pay range is $21–$25 per hour, based on experience and education, and candidates should have a high school diploma

Qualifications

• Knowledge of behavioral interventions and experience applying them with youth with challenging behaviors.
• Must have a personal, reliable vehicle and valid CA driver's license.
• Ability to travel regularly to client locations; some out-of-area/overnight travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide interventions to develop coping and problem solving skills.
• Promote safety and attachment, transferring skills to home, school, and community.
• Focus on wellness and building resilience through linkages and referrals to resources.

Skills

Behavioral interventions knowledge

Driving

Education

High school diploma or AA plus experience

Bachelor’s degree plus one year experience

Job description

Sycamores is seeking a Community Wellness Specialist to deliver interventions that build coping and problem-solving skills, promote safety and attachment, and transfer these skills into home, school, and community settings. The role emphasizes wellness and resilience through community linkages and referrals to resources, with frequent travel to various client locations.

The starting pay range is $21–$25 per hour, based on experience and education, and candidates should have a high school diploma