SBCS San Diego is dedicated to transforming communities to support the well-being of children, youth, and families. The Youth and Family Development Associate will engage and guide youth under probation supervision, helping them successfully complete their probation through supportive relationships and advocacy.
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. (e.g. progress reports to referral sources, client referrals to other agencies)
- 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
- As other duties assigned
Skills
- 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
- Candidate is required to have reliable transportation; therefore, the candidate must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check. Candidate must also possess and maintain a current valid California driver's license and valid auto insurance policy
- 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
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
Benefits
- Generous vacation time
- Holidays
- Health
- Vision
- Dental
- Flexible spending accounts
- An employee assistance program
- Discount programs
- Public service forgiveness loan
- An excellent retirement plan with matching contributions
- Hybrid and remote schedules are available based on the program and job roles
- Mileage reimbursement
Company Overview
SBCS has been committed to supporting the well-being and prosperity of San Diego children, youth and families for 50 years. It was founded in 1971, and is headquartered in Chula Vista, California, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://sbcssandiego.org/.