Youth Specialist II - STRTP Residential

Sycamores • Altadena, CA

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Sycamores provides equitable mental health services to multicultural populations, focusing primarily on low-income, high-risk youth. The Youth Specialist II assists with implementing plans for the supervision, care, and treatment of children and youth to meet programmatic and treatment objectives. Plans are based on each youth or young adult’s emotional and behavioral needs and are carried out in a safe environment where they can de-escalate, express feelings, problem-solve, and refocus.

The position requires driving company vehicles for crisis intervention, including urgent or emergency services, and frequent community driving with consumers. Residential staff must be able to physically manage or de-escalate residents in accordance with Pro-ACT training and agency policy. Physical presence in the office is required during the shift.

Starting pay is $22–$25 per hour, based on prior work experience and educational background. The schedule is Sunday 9 a.m.–9 p.m. and Monday and Tuesday 2 p.m.–10 p.m., plus Wednesday 10 a.m.–10 p.m. Candidates receiving a conditional offer must pass pre-employment background, drug, and health screens. Sycamores is an Equal Opportunity and Fair Chance Employer.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Two years of experience with SED children.
• Maintain all required licenses and certifications.
• Valid California driver’s license.
• Acceptable driving record as determined by agency policy.
• Proof of auto insurance meeting minimum coverage requirements.
• Ability to engage and work with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Maintain a non-judgmental attitude toward families.
• Ability to assess and respond to crises promptly, effectively, and collaboratively.
• Ability to physically manage or de-escalate residents and practice physical interventions for consumer safety in accordance with training and policy.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent standing and walking; use of upper extremities for fine motor tasks, grasping, and reaching; bending, squatting, kneeling, pushing, pulling, twisting, and climbing; and occasional lifting and carrying of up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to use near vision, hearing, and verbal communication continuously for job duties and interactions.
• Physical presence in the office during the shift.
• Successful completion of pre-employment background, drug, and health screens after a conditional offer.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementing plans for the supervision, care, and treatment of children and youth to meet programmatic and treatment objectives.
• Support youth in a safe environment where they can de-escalate, express their feelings, problem-solve, and refocus.
• Adapt individual intervention techniques to each situation while maintaining the original direction of the plan.
• Assess and respond to crises promptly, effectively, and collaboratively.
• Share information with families and colleagues.
• Drive company vehicles for crisis intervention and urgent or emergency services, including frequent community driving with consumers.
• Physically manage or de-escalate consumers or residents in accordance with Pro-ACT training and agency policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed