Status: Regular Full Time

Non-Exempt

Hourly rate: $24 per hour

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the supervision of the Youth Prevention & Intervention (YPI) Team Program Coordinator & Program Director, the YPI Youth and Family Development Associate is responsible for providing group services to youth in the County of San Diego's Juvenile Probation Youth Transition Center and Detention Facilities. Services will be in keeping with agency goals, objectives, mission, and style and provided within a team framework. Associates are responsible for working with the team in developing team goals and objectives and in meeting those goals and objectives, including but not limited to:

DUTIES:

• Facilitation of daily, evidence-based groups for youth on probation who reside in juvenile detention facilities in San Diego County.
• Completes training, certification, and successful implementation of various CBT-based group curricula.
• Provides on-site services after school hours, evenings, and on weekends (Tuesday-Saturday work schedule).
• Maintains case records and client files in the Efforts to Outcomes (ETO) database as required by SBCS and its funding sources.
• Provides biweekly progress reports for all classes and group sessions completed to support youth successfully completing commitment programs.
• Participates in Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings with other team members.
• Appropriate coordination of contacts with Probation 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.
• Conducts outreach to target population in order to effectively reach those in need of services.
• Participates in special projects and activities as related to agency’s goals and objectives.
• Participates in agency special events, such as fundraisers, annual meetings, and open houses.
• Crisis intervention services, and referrals to telephone and walk in persons.
• Participates and assists in implementing program components.
• Other duties as assigned by the Program Director and/or Program Coordinator.

• Bachelor's Degree is in psychology, sociology, criminal justice, social work, or closely related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years experience working with at-risk youth and their families. Experience should preferably have been in a community based or neighborhood service organization.
• Ability to work with a diverse cultural population.
• Experience working with justice-involved youth highly recommended.
• Candidate may be required to drive their personal vehicle on behalf of SBCS; 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.
• COVID-19 Vaccination REQUIRED.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Stand: Remaining on one’s feet in an upright position.
• Walking: Moving about on foot.
• Lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) 25-50 lbs.
• Carrying: Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder
• Pushing: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force.
• Pulling: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force (includes jerking)
• Climbing: Ascending or descending stairs, using feet and legs or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized
• Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching.
• 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 hand or hands. Fingers are involved only to the extent that they are an extension of the hand.
• Finger Movement: Picking, pinching, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Talking is important for those activities in which workers must impart oral information to clients or to the public, and in those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, 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.

At-Will Employment Status

Please note that all employment with South Bay Community Services (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.

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, 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.