What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Support Specialist position at Youth for Change?
Community Support Specialist, Chico CA
Full-Time
Youth for Change is a non-profit, public benefit organization licensed by the state of California to provide comprehensive treatment, education, and support services for our community.
Youth for Change is a non-profit, public benefit organization licensed by the state of California to provide comprehensive treatment, education, and support services for our community.
The mission of Youth for Change is to enhance the well-being of children, individuals, families, and communities - and we have successfully done this for 30 years!
Our Community Support Specialist employees at YFC are truly valued and compensated with:
- A competitive benefits package including paid medical AND dental for our employees!
- 13 paid holidays
- A 401(k), a Roth, AND an agency match as well as profit-sharing after the waiting period!
- Healthiest You, a virtual option to see a doctor, at no cost to you!
- Accrued sick and vacation days from date of hire and access to use those days after 60 days of employment!
- Endless opportunities for training online and in-person
- A flexible work schedule
- An Employee Assistance Program and a Trauma-informed work environment
- Clinical Supervision! We have Clinical Supervisors on staff!
Summary
The Community Support Specialist works as a member of the 6th Street Center for Youth team. The position involves providing individuals/peers with assistance to promote independence and well-being through support for daily living, connection to resources, and advocating for their needs. This support includes individual and in group, sessions to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, permanent and stable housing, and making changes through skill development.
Education and/or Experience
The Community Support Specialist works as a member of the 6th Street Center for Youth team. The position involves providing individuals/peers with assistance to promote independence and well-being through support for daily living, connection to resources, and advocating for their needs. This support includes individual and in group, sessions to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, permanent and stable housing, and making changes through skill development.
Education and/or Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Behavioral Sciences preferred and one-year full time experience or;
- AA degree in Behavioral Science and two years full time experience
- Strong understanding of community resources and services
The estimated base pay for the Community Support Specialist is $20.00 to $26.00; additional individual compensation may be available. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefit program is available for qualifying position.
Youth For Change (YFC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of YFC to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.
Salary : $20 - $26
