Awake Overnight Youth Stabilization Specialist
Seneca Family of Agencies, San Leandro, CA, United States
Position
On site. As the
Awake Overnight Youth Stabilization Specialist , you will play a critical role in supporting youth to achieve and maintain stability as they prepare for a successful transition into a home-like environment.
About Aspire STRTP
The Aspire STRTP (Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program) is a highly individualized residential program that provides relational, trauma-informed therapeutic support and services to foster youth with complex placement and behavioral health needs. Youth receive comprehensive and intensive mental health services in a nurturing home environment for up to 6 months from a multidisciplinary team before transitioning to a sustainable alternative placement.
Responsibilities
Provide supervision of youth and work with them towards maintaining a consistent, structured, and predictable routine in a home environment
Participate in client treatment planning processes, including program meetings, child and family team (CFT) meetings, and education-related services meetings
Assist with transporting clients to school, social activities, medical/therapy appointments, and court hearings
Implement interventions outlined in client treatment plans supporting their social and emotional mental health wellness goals
Complete client-related documentation, including county health plan progress notes and incident reporting procedures
Provide client crisis intervention, de‑escalation support, and crisis on‑call support as needed
Coordinate and assist with making transportation arrangements for school, medical, social activities, therapy appointments, and court hearings
Qualifications
Education/Experience Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree OR
Associate degree or equivalent + 1 year of applicable experience OR
High School Diploma/GED + 2 years of applicable experience
Applicable experience can include paid or unpaid experience working with youth or families, working in the social services field, providing intensive crisis support to youth & families, short term residential care, or acute psychiatric setting
At least one year experience in an acute psychiatric setting, acute residential placement such as STRTP, or providing intensive crisis support to youth
Experience de‑escalating crisis behaviors with youth who have experienced significant trauma in a highly structured environment utilizing behavioral and relationship‑based interventions
At least 21 years of age
TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements
Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and insurability through Seneca Family of Agencies' insurance policy
Skills of an Ideal Candidate
Capacity to engage and develop rapport with youth, families, and community partners from a wide variety of racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Critical thinking to meet client needs, and cooperative problem solving to achieve a common team goal.
Strong written/oral communication skills and the ability to receive and provide constructive feedback.
Schedule
Full-time; Overnight shift
Wednesday - Saturday 10pm - 8am
Exact schedule will be determined with supervisor
On site
On-call once per month
Benefits
Starting at $32.78 - $35.28 per hour
Actual salary is dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications for the role
Salary increases each year
Additional compensation provided upon passing bilingual language proficiency exam
Comprehensive employee benefits package, including:
Medical, dental, vision and chiropractic coverage and partially paid premiums for dependents
Long‑term disability, family leave, and life insurance
50% paid premiums for dependents
403b Retirement Plan
Employer‑paid Employee Assistance Plan
5 weeks of Paid Time off and 11 Paid Holidays
Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer
Training stipend and professional development opportunities
Abundant promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington
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On site. As the
Awake Overnight Youth Stabilization Specialist , you will play a critical role in supporting youth to achieve and maintain stability as they prepare for a successful transition into a home-like environment.
About Aspire STRTP
The Aspire STRTP (Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program) is a highly individualized residential program that provides relational, trauma-informed therapeutic support and services to foster youth with complex placement and behavioral health needs. Youth receive comprehensive and intensive mental health services in a nurturing home environment for up to 6 months from a multidisciplinary team before transitioning to a sustainable alternative placement.
Responsibilities
Provide supervision of youth and work with them towards maintaining a consistent, structured, and predictable routine in a home environment
Participate in client treatment planning processes, including program meetings, child and family team (CFT) meetings, and education-related services meetings
Assist with transporting clients to school, social activities, medical/therapy appointments, and court hearings
Implement interventions outlined in client treatment plans supporting their social and emotional mental health wellness goals
Complete client-related documentation, including county health plan progress notes and incident reporting procedures
Provide client crisis intervention, de‑escalation support, and crisis on‑call support as needed
Coordinate and assist with making transportation arrangements for school, medical, social activities, therapy appointments, and court hearings
Qualifications
Education/Experience Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree OR
Associate degree or equivalent + 1 year of applicable experience OR
High School Diploma/GED + 2 years of applicable experience
Applicable experience can include paid or unpaid experience working with youth or families, working in the social services field, providing intensive crisis support to youth & families, short term residential care, or acute psychiatric setting
At least one year experience in an acute psychiatric setting, acute residential placement such as STRTP, or providing intensive crisis support to youth
Experience de‑escalating crisis behaviors with youth who have experienced significant trauma in a highly structured environment utilizing behavioral and relationship‑based interventions
At least 21 years of age
TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements
Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and insurability through Seneca Family of Agencies' insurance policy
Skills of an Ideal Candidate
Capacity to engage and develop rapport with youth, families, and community partners from a wide variety of racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Critical thinking to meet client needs, and cooperative problem solving to achieve a common team goal.
Strong written/oral communication skills and the ability to receive and provide constructive feedback.
Schedule
Full-time; Overnight shift
Wednesday - Saturday 10pm - 8am
Exact schedule will be determined with supervisor
On site
On-call once per month
Benefits
Starting at $32.78 - $35.28 per hour
Actual salary is dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications for the role
Salary increases each year
Additional compensation provided upon passing bilingual language proficiency exam
Comprehensive employee benefits package, including:
Medical, dental, vision and chiropractic coverage and partially paid premiums for dependents
Long‑term disability, family leave, and life insurance
50% paid premiums for dependents
403b Retirement Plan
Employer‑paid Employee Assistance Plan
5 weeks of Paid Time off and 11 Paid Holidays
Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer
Training stipend and professional development opportunities
Abundant promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington
#J-18808-Ljbffr