Description

Department: Youth Prevention & Intervention

Status: Regular, full-time, exempt

Salary: $100,000 (Licensed LCSW, LMFT or LPCC)

Location: East Mesa Juvenile Detention Facility

Schedule: General work schedule is 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. and is based on the general operating hours of the facility. Candidate must be available to work non-traditional hours including some early mornings, evenings and weekends as needed to meet the needs of the program

Who we are

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. 

About YOU

You are an advocate and champion of nurturing communities where families can pursue their dreams and fulfill their potential. 

You are dedicated to and energized by engaging directly with individuals and communities. 

You care deeply about the well-being and prosperity of ALL children and youth throughout San Diego.

You want to become a part of an energetic and effective team, and contribute your expertise, creativity, and insights to a unique role encompassing program management, development, and direct counseling services for at-risk children, adolescents, and families. 

About our organization

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. 

Competitive and Sustainable Employee Pay Package:

SBCS offers competitive pay and additional benefits for full-time employees, including generous vacation time, holidays, health, vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, an employee assistance program, discount programs, public service forgiveness loan, and an excellent retirement plan with matching contributions. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the supervision of the Department Director, the Clinical Support Manager will serve Probation staff working in institutions at primarily at East Mesa Juvenile Detention Facility (EMJDF) and the Youth Transition Center (YTC) when needed, to give them support including individual & group consultation and linkage to community resources. The Clinical Support Manager will be a leader in the development and enhancement of a trauma-informed environment and team. The Clinical Support Manager will also support Probation Officers working with youth in custody to understand trauma informed services and behaviors associated with mental health needs of youth. Clinical Support Manager shall establish regular working hours at EMJD. Hours will be non-traditional hours including some early mornings, evenings and weekends

DUTIES:

• Provide mental health and wellness supports to Probation staff who work in institutions at East Mesa Juvenile Detention Facility (EMJDF) at 446 Alta Rd, San Diego, CA 92158 and at the Youth Transition Campus (YTC) at 2801 Meadow Lark Dr., San Diego, CA 92123 when needed. 
• Provide crisis intervention, individual and reflective counseling, group support and consultation to staff as needed. 
• Proactively reach out to Probation staff experiencing hardships, provide counseling, and link to County-funded and community-based services.
• Develop and possess knowledge of resources in the community and through the county to facilitate linkages and referrals for Probation staff.
• Document case notes in ETO and generate reports as required by SBCS and Probation.
• Provides services to Probation staff, sworn and professional only and not to youth in custody except in emergency situations and with approval by the Watch Commander.
• Attends & actively participates in team meetings, department meetings, agency meetings & other committee meetings as assigned.
• As other duties assigned.

Requirements

• Master's degree in social work, psychology, or related with current BBS registration as LCSW, LMFT, LPCC. 
• Must have at least two (2) years’ experience working with staff in an institution or in a similar environment.
• Experience preferred in community-based organizations, preferred.
• Experience with Dual Diagnosis and educated in Trauma informed.
• Must remain flexible and easily adapt and respond to crisis situations
• Ability to maintain a clear and focused outlook under pressure.
• Willingness to work in a juvenile justice detention facility.
• Willingness to take on new challenges and develop new skills.
• Affinity for problem-solving and critical thinking.
• Ability to work with a diverse population, possess cultural sensitivity, and maintain appropriate boundaries with clients.

Conditions of Employment

• 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), 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/employees 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.
• 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Mentally and emotionally: Ability to work under deadlines, various projects and dealing with clients in crisis and difficult situations.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position during shift. 
• Moves throughout the building. 
• Moves, raises, or lowers (includes upward pulling) an object or equipment up to 50 lbs. 
• Transports an object, from 20 to 50 lbs. across the facility, for various needs.
• Ability to exert force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force. 
• Ability to exert force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force (includes jerking) 
• Ascending or descending stairs and ladders when applicable. Body agility is emphasized. 
• Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when ascending, descending, traversing.
• Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist, requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles. 
• Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with objects or office machinery. 
• Communicating: Expressing or exchanging ideas. Communicating is important for those activities in which workers must impart information to clients or to the public, and in those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately, or quickly. 

The statements contained herein describe the scope of the responsibility and essential functions of this position but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time unless restricted by a negotiated contract.

Accessibility Accommodation

SBCS is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. 

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, parental status, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Program – Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

At-Will Employment Status

Please note that all employment with SBCS is at-will, which means your employment may be terminated at any time by you or SBCS, without cause or advance notice. The terms and conditions of any employment may also be modified.