What are the responsibilities and job description for the YOUTH COACH position at SAN DIEGO CENTER FOR CHILDREN?
Job Details
Description
SUMMARY
Skills Trainer/Youth Coach will provide Intensive Home & Community Based Support (IHCBS) to youth in Wraparound program. Youth coach will work as part of a team of people working with and supporting the youth and family through the Wraparound Process. Skills Trainer/Youth Coach will act as the youth’s advocate, mentor, and behavior coach, and will provide skill building related to the youths' goals. Youth Coaches can either have lived experience as a recipient of behavioral health, special education, or substance use services or have a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience working with youth. This position requires driving and working in the community, families' homes, and an office.
ESSENTIAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide IHCBS services to youth in the home, school, and community focusing on specific skill deficit areas including, independent living skills, emotion regulation, social skills and coping skills
- Helps develop formal/informal support networks for youth/families in the communities in which they reside
- Participates in family wrap meetings as scheduled
- Acts as a positive role model for youth and promotes greater youth participation and voice
- Documents each skills training session per SDCC policies and procedures
- Maintains clear, effective, and open communication between multi-disciplinary clinical staff and administrative personnel within and between SDCC programs
- Utilizes supervision, consultation, and training as necessary to provide high quality services to youth in an effective manner
- Availability to work evening and occasional weekend hours, and to be available to the youth on their caseload during work hours
- Fulfills all required training including all applicable EBP training, cultural competency, and HIPAA
DIVERSITY STATEMENT
The San Diego Center for Children is committed to:
- Actively recruiting, retaining, and supporting diverse staff at all levels of the organization
- Ensuring that diverse perspectives are included in the development and implementation of policies, practices, and services and that individuals feel empowered to advance our mission within an atmosphere of trust, safety, and respect
- Encourage and provide access to professional development in order to deliver equitable and culturally informed services to the population we serve
Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Valid California Driver’s License and reliable transportation
- High School Diploma or GED and relevant lived experience
- Good verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
- Profession experience working with mental health systems and/or Special Education
- Lived experience as a consumer of mental health services, substance use services, or Special Education
- Experience working with kids or teens
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's Degree
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Experience with documentation for medical billing and experience with electronic medical records
- Experience working in a program providing Pathways to Wellbeing or Wraparound services, working with medically fragile youth, in a school setting, an ABA program, or with foster/probation youth
- Personal experience as a consumer of services as a youth
TOTAL REWARDS PACKAGE:
- Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- Retirement savings plan: 403(b) - with employer match up to 3%
- Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays)
- Flexible work schedules
- Wellness programs
- EAP - Employee Assistance Program
- Professional Development and training opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement or assistance for continuing education
- Employee discounts
- Employee recognition program
- Opportunities for career advancement
Salary : $21 - $22
