Direct Care Floater
Company: First Place for Youth
Location: San Jose
Posted on: May 2, 2024
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Job Description:
First Place For Youth-Join Our Team Video! Are you dedicated to
empowering and supporting youth, regardless of their background?
We're searching for passionate individuals to make a positive
impact on the lives of foster youth. Become an integral part of
their transformative journey and join the First Place for Youth
team. About First Place for Youth We're a leading non-profit
organization dedicated to supporting foster youth in their
transition to adulthood, with a focus on education, employment, and
housing. We believe that all young people deserve the opportunity
to thrive and lead successful, independent lives. Our comprehensive
programs empower foster youth to overcome the unique challenges
they face and build the skills, confidence, and connections they
need to succeed. Why Work at First Place For Youth:Meaningful
Impact:? Help to transform the lives of foster youth on the cusp of
adulthood. Your role will support them in their journey to conquer
challenges, achieve independence, and fulfill their
aspirations.Innovative Approach: We thrive on innovation, pushing
the boundaries of foster care support. Your voice here matters, and
you'll contribute to programs that redefine the futures of these
young lives.Collaborative and Supportive Environment: Embrace a
dynamic and supportive workplace, where every team member is
valued. Together, we're a force dedicated to uplifting youth.
Expect professional growth, fueled by teamwork and
collaboration.Comprehensive Benefits: We value the well-being of
our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package. From
health and wellness benefits to retirement plans, we ensure that
our team members are taken care of so they can focus on their
important work supporting foster youth.Culture of Diversity and
Inclusion: We celebrate diversity in every form. At First Place for
Youth, inclusivity reigns, creating a workplace where all voices
are heard, respected, and empowered. POSITION SUMMARY: The Direct
Care Floater is responsible for providing direct youth supportive
service coverage during times a position is vacant and or when
current staff is on leave of absence. This is a temporary position
and the hours and schedule will vary depending on the needs of the
organization and the candidate's availability. This would be a
great opportunity for someone who is looking to gain new experience
with access to multiple different roles, works part time and is
looking for additional work hours, would like to gain hours toward
licensure, or someone who has experience in a related field and is
looking to gain experience in multiple roles. Floater staff will
support Youth Advocate (Case Manager), Education and Employment
Specialist, and Housing Specialist positions to provide case
management, skills development, assessment, crisis management and
implementation of intervention strategies that directly support
youth to build skills towards independent living. The Floater staff
is active in developing, supporting and implementing an
individualized, strengths based, culturally competent,
youth-centered approach. A successful Floater staff understands how
to motivate, coach, and mentor young adults to achieve goals while
transitioning into adult lives from the foster care system. Please
note, this is a flexible position where hours will vary due to the
needs of the organization. Candidates will have the opportunity to
accept hours based on agency need and their personal availability.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Include the following. Other
duties may be assigned.Direct Care and Interventions 35%Provide
direct care to an assigned caseload of youth in person, via video
calls and via phone throughout the community.Support in developing
goals and working towards goal obtainment in partnership with each
youth Gathers and analyzes on-going information to ensure youth
safety, well-being and progress towards goals Provides on-going
assessment of youth well-being and develops plans to ensure safety
and de-escalate crisis as neededProvides direct support, coaching,
mentoring and interventions to increase youth self-sufficiency and
goal attainment Case Management/Coordination 35%Collaborates with
community providers including county workers, courts,
professionals, vocational and independent living skills programs,
schools, family members and significant others Keeps key team
members informed and Works with team members to identify and engage
appropriate natural supporters. Provided targeted support in
assigned role:Youth Advocate - healthy living and life skill
development to support barrier removal for education and employment
goalsEducation and Employment Specialist - develop career and
education related goals and identify steps to achieve goals,
including post-secondary education planning.Housing Specialist -
support housing team in maintaining units, completing service
requests, turning units for move ins and move outs, and maintaining
relationships with landlordsCollaborate with the other members of
the youth team and supervisors/managers to ensure a team-based
approach Documentation/Administrative Duties (30%) Completes
documentation including but not limited to Care and Services plans,
needs assessments, and progress notes. Ensures all needed paperwork
and consents are completed for each client at time of entry.
Participates in agency committee meetings as assigned. Completes
on-going orientation and monthly training as assigned. Other duties
as assigned by Supervisor Qualification and Requirements: BA in
social work, psychology, counselling or equivalent required with
Minimum four years of experience working in a child welfare social
services setting or with transition age youth with complex
presentations including chronic trauma.Master's Degree in a social
work, psychology, counselling or equivalent preferred.Professional
License is a plus.Must be comfortable working in community
settings. Willingness to work collaboratively, but with the
capacity to work independently Must be able to pass a Community
Care Licensing background check Must have a car, a valid CA drivers
license and auto insurance*We do not offer relocation assistance
Local candidates preferred*Pay will be determined based on
Education and Experience. If you are passionate about making a
difference in the lives of transition age foster youth and want to
join a dynamic and impactful organization, we invite you to apply.
Together, let's empower transition age foster youth to achieve
their dreams and build a brighter future. To learn more about First
Place For Youth and view our current job openings, please visit our
website at www.firstplaceforyouth.org/careers.We are unable to
sponsor work visas now or in the future. First Place will consider
qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the
California Fair Chance Act, the San Francisco Fair Chance
Ordinance, and applicable law. You do not need to disclose your
criminal history or participate in a background check until a
conditional job offer is made to you. Find out more about the Fair
Chance Act by visiting the California Civil Rights Department Fair
Chance Act webpage or reviewing this guidance provide by the City
of San Francisco. For additional information regarding your rights,
please also review the Summary of Your Rights Under the FCRA.
Compensation details: 32.16-34.29 Hourly
WagePI5cd54b648f97-25660-32643689
Keywords: First Place for Youth, Madera , Direct Care Floater, Other , San Jose, California
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