Youth and Family Development Associate

SBCS Chula Vista•Chula Vista, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Youth and Family Development Associate, under the supervision of the Program Coordinator & Program Director, is responsible for engaging and guiding the youth under probation supervision to support their successful completion of probation. Services will be in keeping with agency goals, objectives, mission, and style and provided within a team framework. This role involves serving as a positive role model, building rapport with youth, participating in client intake and assessment interviews, providing comprehensive family-based assessments, and maintaining consistent contact with youth in homes, schools, and the community. The associate will develop and maintain helping relationships with parents or guardians, provide client advocacy, create and lead outings or recreational activities, maintain case records, and participate in Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings. Collaboration with the probation department and other organizations is essential, as are monthly statistical reports, outreach to the target population, and transporting clients in a personal vehicle. Participation in agency special events, crisis intervention, program implementation, and required meetings and training are also part of the role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, criminal justice, social work, or closely related field, required.
Minimum 1 year of experience in child, youth and family services field, preferred.
Experience should preferably have been in a community based or neighborhood service organization.
Experience in the areas of individual, group, and family counseling, school-based services, outreach, community education, organizing/facilitating group outings and development, advocacy and case management.
Ability to work with a diverse population, possess cultural sensitivity, and maintain appropriate boundaries with clients.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Reliable transportation required.
Must possess and maintain a current valid California driver’s license and valid auto insurance policy.
Satisfactory completion of certain background clearances which may include a Department of Justice criminal background check requiring fingerprints (Live Scan), screening through the National Sex Offender Public Website, drug test, tuberculosis (TB) test, and such additional clearances as may be required under the program.
Candidates who have received a conditional offer of employment will be required to undergo testing for controlled substances, (including THC and CBD), in accordance with the County of San Diego's drug and alcohol policy and the federal Controlled Substances Act.
Must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check.

Nice To Haves

Minimum 1 year of experience in child, youth and family services field.
Experience should preferably have been in a community based or neighborhood service organization.
Experience in the areas of individual, group, and family counseling, school-based services, outreach, community education, organizing/facilitating group outings and development, advocacy and case management.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a positive role model for youth in the juvenile justice system and their families.
Build rapport with youth, creating a trusting and supporting relationship that encourages their active participation in their activities.
Participate in client intake and assessment interviews.
Provide comprehensive family-based assessments for identified youth on an ongoing basis.
Provide consistent, frequent contact with youth in homes, schools, and the community to reinforce expectations and support progress.
Develop and maintain helping relationships with parents or guardians emphasizing client accountability.
Provide client advocacy in areas of health, education, vocation, and family intervention.
Create and lead outings or recreational activities for clients.
Maintain case records and client files as required by SBCS and its funding sources.
Participate in Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings with other team members.
Work closely with probation department and other public and private organizations and individuals, as necessary to effectively serve clients.
Submit monthly statistical reports of services provided as required by SBCS.
Outreach to target population in order to effectively reach those in need of services.
Transport clients in personal car (mileage reimbursement) in a safe and secure manner in matters related to service delivery.
Participate in agency special events, such as fundraisers, annual meetings, and open houses.
Provide crisis intervention services and referrals to telephone and walk in persons.
Participate and assist in implementing program components.
Participate in all agency required meetings and training.
Perform other duties as assigned.