Youth Support Partner

SBCS Chula Vista•Chula Vista, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

SBCS (formerly South Bay Community Services) transforms communities to support the well-being and prosperity of children, youth, and families. For more than 50 years, we’ve worked throughout San Diego to provide safe shelter, transitional housing, intervention prevention programs, mental health support, and many other services that meet the ever-changing needs of our communities. Our organization is dedicated to offering high-quality services and ensuring all services align with the community's needs. To best serve our communities, SBCS partners with various grassroots organizations throughout California to develop innovative strategies that enhance services, empower clients, and ensure that culturally appropriate and trauma-informed care is offered. SBCS provides a wide range of services tailored to meet each client's unique needs. At SBCS, our client-centered approach highlights the importance of respect, empathy, and compassion when interacting with all community members. SBCS is home to a committed team of 470 dedicated employees and volunteers who diligently serve all of San Diego County. Having offered services for 52 years, SBCS is committed to providing hope and support for numerous young children, individuals, and families facing adversity. With an annual budget of $68 million, SBCS continues to be a beacon of assistance in the community.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Two years of supervised experience with children and adolescents including the documentation of services following a standard protocol.
Must be committed to cultural awareness.
Must be willing to develop or possess working knowledge of trauma-informed care and dual diagnosis treatment.
Must be available to respond to crisis and emergencies as needed.
Ability to work with a diverse population, possess cultural sensitivity, and maintain appropriate boundaries with clients.
Candidate should hold a valid driver’s license, be insurable, bondable and have a clean driving record.
Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR and First Aid certification.
Ability to demonstrate cultural responsiveness when working with clients who are in crisis.
Employment may be conditioned upon satisfactory completion of certain background clearances which may include a Department of Justice criminal background check requiring my fingerprints (Live Scan), Probation Clearances, Community Care Licensing Clearances, Child Abuse Central Index Check (CACI), screening through the National Sex Offender Public Website, physical exam, drug test, tuberculosis (TB) test, Immunizations (Influenza) and such additional clearances as may be required under the program.
Candidates/employees who have received a conditional offer of employment will be required to undergo testing for controlled substances, (includes THC), in accordance with the County of San Diego's drug and alcohol policy and the federal Controlled Substances Act.
Candidate is required to have reliable transportation; therefore, the candidate must successfully complete a motor history check.
Candidate must also possess and maintain a current valid California driver’s license and valid auto insurance policy.

Nice To Haves

Lived experience identifying with LGBTQ+ and have received behavioral health services, preferred
Experience working with LGBTQ+ youth and young adults preferred.
Experience working in trauma-informed and dual diagnosis programs preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive trauma-informed services, outreach and education, mentoring, positive youth development activities, initial risk assessments, and linkages with area mental health support and services - as well as other needed services for LGBTQ+ youth.
Develop, implement, and evaluate an integrated treatment approach for LGBTQ+ youth and families with co-occurring psychiatric and substance disorders with quality trauma informed youth programs that adhere to and uphold the standards of SBCS as mandated by its mission, purpose, guiding principles and standards of quality.
Provide case management and supportive/rehabilitative services to enrolled youth/family, as applicable.
Ensure that standards relating to safety and inclusivity are maintained.
Assist with Community outreach and trainings on LGBTQ+ topics.
Provide assertive outreach services within the LGBTQ+ community.
Screen youth/families as appropriate for the clinic.
Provide outreach services to youth while waiting for counseling services.
Provide services in-home, Drop-in Center, and in the community as needed.
Provide mentoring to youth.
Facilitate support groups centered around LBGTQ+ issues and awareness.
Welcome and support volunteers in the organization and assist them in accomplishing their services whenever applicable.
Participate in treatment meetings and service planning.
Attend all agency required agency training and meetings.
Maintain documentation and reporting on all youth/families in a timely manner.
Maintain confidentiality and privacy standards of service partner protected health information and other applicable information and material in accordance with agency and center policies, and applicable regulations and laws, including HIPAA.
Maintain warm, welcoming office grounds and facilities.
Maintain a working knowledge of MIS systems and equipment.
Participate in group supervision.
Perform other duties as assigned.