ABOUT US

First Place for Youth is the largest provider of housing and comprehensive services for transition-age foster youth in the state of California. We’re giving young people the tools, support, and opportunities they need to take control of their own lives and create the futures they want. We’ve built a 20+ year record of success, measured not just by the number of youth who walk through our doors, but by the outcomes they achieve.

POSITION SUMMARY

BENEFITS

• Full-time position
• 15 days of vacation time in year one
• 12 days of sick time
• 2 flexible holidays
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid sabbatical
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Employee’s choice of Kaiser or UCH HMO/PPO
  • Up to 90% of premium covered by First Place
• Delta Dental Premium PPO
• VSP Vision
• Retirement opportunities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct one-hour weekly meetings with youth assigned to caseload to help participants identify and accomplish short and long-term goals
• Create and deliver impactful service plans for youth that focus on achieving outcomes in the areas of education, employment, long-term housing, parenting, relationships, and overall health
• Coordinate with referral agencies, identify community resources, track participants’ progress, and develop creative ways for participants to practice and strengthen their independent living skills
• Prepare clients to maintain housing after program exit or help them to identify alternative housing options if necessary
• Assess the educational status and interest of youth participants and support youth with their educational goals

• Work with youth to improve resumes and cover letters, submit job applications, prepare for interviews, and secure full and part-time employment
• Coach youth participants on handling work-related issues, promote self-advocacy and increase success in job retention

• Form partnerships with community agencies that can help link youth with internships and employment opportunities

• Ensure that apartments meet cleanliness standards by conducting monthly apartment inspections
• Display and disseminate community resources relevant to TAY residents and provide resource, referral, and eviction prevention support to TAY residents as needed
• Client meetings scheduled as needed to ensure a successful transition to independent living

• Support property management to address serious housing concerns related to TAY
• Guide tours for funders and community providers to demonstrate how First Place for Youth partnerships with Affordable Housing agencies provide TAY with a stable and affordable housing solution
• Coordinate community events and workshops to assist TAY with independent living skills
• Actively participate in weekly coordination meetings with property management staff and agency partners

• BA in Social Welfare, Psychology, or equivalent required
• At least three years of experience working with transition-age or foster youth with complex presentations including presentations of chronic trauma.
• Must be comfortable working in community settings.
• Experience working with youth who have mental health and substance abuse issues and Experience in creating and delivering impactful service plans for participants
• Experience in the youth development model, asset-based relationship building, and experience in motivating youth, Strong clinical skills, and/or a desire to learn more about the effects of the child welfare system on the lives of youth and young adults
• Must be able to pass a Community Care Licensing background check
• ATTENTION TO DETAIL – Ability to work with a high level of detail, work has a high level of professional polish down to the smallest details, documents and products are well thought out and clear, database is organized and up to date.
• DRIVEN BY ACCOMPLISHMENT – Clarity on project goals and the personal drive to accomplish goals, finished projects are thorough and delivered on time. High level of personal accountability for the quality and impact of work.
• COMPUTER SKILLS - Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook. Experience with database systems.
• STRONG COMMUNICATION SKILLS – Exceptional oral and written communication skills including the demonstrated ability to research, assimilate, and analyze information, compose engaging messages and present data in a clear and inspiring manner.
• HIGH LEVEL OF PROFESSIONALISM – A high level of professionalism in work and interpersonal interactions with both internal and external contacts, presents to others as organized, informed, and friendly.
• DECISIVE NATURE - Well-honed ability to independently anticipate and analyze situations, define problems and objectives, recognize viable alternatives, and formulate rapid solutions, with an understanding of the inherent risks and the implications of making tough decisions.
• AVAILABILITY for occasional evening and weekend work and some travel as needed.

If First Place for Youth is the organization you are looking for then apply today! Our team will be excited to meet you. Review the attached job description for position details.

www.firstplaceforyouth.org