San Diego Youth Services
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Family Support Partner
San Diego Youth Services seeks a Family Support Partner in the Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) Program to be based in Spring Valley. This is a full-time & non-exempt position reporting to the PEI Program Manager.
San Diego Youth Services: Who we are
San Diego Youth Services has helped improve the lives of more than 780,000 homeless, runaway and vulnerable youth since its beginning in 1970. We provide safe places to live and long-term solutions through shelter, foster homes, community centers and housing to more than 28,000 youth every year at 100+ community and school locations. Through prevention, early intervention and treatment, we also help youth before they need higher levels of care or become homeless.
We aim to:
- Meet the basic needs of youth. Hunger, poverty and youth homelessness are on the rise for many youth and their families today. We help meet these basic needs for youth. What could be more vital than food and shelter? We provide safe places to live and long-term solutions through shelter, foster homes, community centers and housing.
- Create positive connection. We help youth focus on positive life changes and healthy relationships as part of providing needed resources and services. San Diego Youth Services has long provided foster homes and adoption support services for families considering adopting a youth in the foster care system.
- Help youth develop life skills. In addition to a range of safe and stable housing options, we offer support to help youth develop the independent living skills necessary to become self-sufficient and keep off the streets.
- Promote overall health and well-being. Early intervention and care for the whole child are critical. We provide a broad continuum of services to help youth overcome trauma and challenges that put them at risk, including case management, counseling, mental health treatment and educational support and resources.
SDYS has a staff of approximately 250 employees and 80 volunteers working across San Diego County and an annual budget of approximately $24 million. You can learn more about us at www.sdyouthservices.org
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION OR PROGRAM DESCRIPTION HIRING FOR
Our East County Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) team works with children and their families to improve adult-child relationships both at school and in the home.
CONTEXT OF THE POSITION
This is a school-based program serving specific schools within the La Mesa Spring Valley School District.
Family Support Partner (FSP) engages families in meaningful and culturally appropriate ways that results in families having the tools to actively support their children’s development and learning.
Essential functions include:
- Responsible for outreach and recruitment to enroll parents and caregivers to attend PEI Caregiver Support Groups.
- Facilitate Caregiver Support Groups utilizing the Incredible Years Parenting Curriculum to enhance positive parenting interactions, coaching & attachment with their children, and proactive discipline.
- Work with the community and schools to determine the needs of children and families and provide culturally competent and trauma-informed school and community- based services that focus on family wellness, strengthening resilience, and helping families make connections with other services and supports.
- Provide outreach and coordination to build a bridge between schools and communities to reduce isolation of families, provide prevention activities, refer for community resources and services, increase family’s involvement in the schools, and collaboration with teachers.
- Responsible for planning, promoting, and facilitating workshops and events at assigned schools.
- Work with school personnel and families to reduce disparities and stigma in accessing mental health services.
- Support the implementation of other components of PEI Program Services as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Must have lived experience having children within the school system (can include grandparents or other caregiving family members).
- Must have minimum of High School Diploma or GED required (or equivalent).
- Able to work in a diverse environment and demonstrate cultural competence.
- Must be outgoing and personable to engage parents and build relationships quickly.
- Must be flexible and adaptable to the needs of the participants, program and schools.
- Able to obtain and maintain certification in CPR and First Aid.
- Must be willing to develop or possess working knowledge of trauma-informed care and dual diagnosis treatment; experience working in trauma-informed and dual diagnosis programs preferred.
- Must be willing to be trained in the Incredible Years curriculum and facilitate multiple parenting groups throughout the year.
- Must have reliable vehicle and relevant auto insurance, plus a clean driving record (mileage reimbursed).
- Basic computer and keyboarding competence with the ability to use Microsoft Office 365 and/or competency with electronic clinical documentation systems
- Some availability after 5:00 PM and weekends to meet client needs.
- The employment offer will be subject to clearances which may include fingerprinting, background checks, TB testing and drug testing.
Preferred:
- A.A or B.A degree.
- Prior school-based experience.
- Familiarity with local communities and resources.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish).
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must have ability to bend at the waist, kneel or crouch to assist students.
- Must have the ability to hear and speak to exchange information and make presentations.
- Must be able to lift and carry 20 pounds-lifting books, materials and equipment to execute lessons and presentations.
- Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
- Walking extended lengths to move around campuses.
- Potential exposure to physical injury from aggressive behavior.
SDYS EXPECTATIONS
- Adhere to and uphold the rigorous standards of SDYS as mandated by its mission, purpose, guiding principles and standards of quality.
- Maintain confidentiality and privacy standards of service partner protected health information and other applicable information and material in accordance to agency and center policies, and applicable regulations and laws including HIPAA.
- Welcome and support SDYS volunteers and assist them in accomplishing their services whenever applicable.
- Effectively communicate with people from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
- Recognize, nurture, and learn from strengths in co-workers.
- Maintain warm, welcoming and safe work environments.
- Possess flexibility to accomplish job responsibilities in several work environments, whether it be from home, on the road, or in an office.
- Employment is subject to required clearances which include tuberculosis test, fingerprinting, background checks, and drug testing.
Salary Range: $21.00 – 23.00/hour
To apply, please send resume and cover letter through job posting on SDYS website.
SDYS offers a comprehensive benefits package to full time employees that includes generous PTO, personal holidays, health, vision, dental, life insurance, parental leave and a 403(b)-retirement plan with matching contribution. SDYS is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer. Read more about the PSLF program here.
All are welcome at San Diego Youth Services.
As an organization working to meet the basic needs of youth, create positive connections, help youth develop life skills, and promote overall health and well-being, SDYS believes its practices and actions must reflect the highest level of commitment to access, equity, and social justice.
The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, and talent that our members invest in their work represents not only part of the SDYS’ culture, but the SDYS’ reputation and achievements as well. SDYS remains open to feedback from all communities it touches and knows that input from those with direct experience of issues will make the SDYS more effective in achieving its goals.
SDYS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. In compliance with the Immigration and Nationality Act as amended, all new employees must verify their eligibility to work in the United States.
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