Youth Stabilization Specialist - Day Shift
As a Youth Stabilization Specialist you will provide daily care, guidance, and emotional support to youth in a healing‑centered, culturally responsive program. Working with a multidisciplinary team, you will help create a safe, structured, and nurturing environment that promotes emotional, behavioral, and social growth while navigating joy, crisis work, and life‑skill facilitation.
About the role
Seneca Family of Agencies is a Bay Area‑recognized top workplace committed to serving traditionally marginalized communities with mental health, community‑based, and educational services. The organization prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion and offers a supportive environment for staff development.
Responsibilities
- Provide continuous supervision, structure, and emotional support to youth in accordance with STRTP licensing and agency standards.
- Implement daily routines, behavioral‑support strategies, and activities consistent with individual treatment plans.
- Utilize trauma‑informed communication and de‑escalation techniques to help youth manage distress or conflict.
- Intervene in crisis situations following approved agency and CDSS policies to ensure safety.
- Participate in incident reviews, safety planning, and staff debriefings to improve care practices.
- Coordinate and assist with transportation arrangements for school, medical, social activities, therapy appointments, and court hearings.
- Participate in an on‑call rotation to provide crisis support (1‑2 times a month).
- Attend program staff meetings and additional meetings as necessary.
- Complete all required documentation accurately and on time, consistent with CDSS STRTP and agency requirements.
- Engage in weekly supervision with the program supervisor or designee.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree + 1 year of experience, or Associate degree + 2 years of applicable experience, or High school diploma/GED + 3 years of applicable experience.
- Experience (paid or unpaid) supervising and caring for youth or families in social‑service settings such as group homes, behavioral health, or child welfare.
- Ability to participate in a rotating emergency on‑call system scheduled in advance.
- Bilingual ability preferred.
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Preferred: experience providing care in a trauma‑informed, culturally responsive environment.
- Strong crisis‑communication skills.
Schedule
- Full‑time Day Shift: Sunday 7 am – 7 pm
- Monday – Wednesday 7 am – 4 pm
- Wednesday – Friday 7 am – 4 pm
- Saturday 7 am – 7 pm
- Rotating on‑call system (1‑2 times per month)
- Swing and Overnight shifts also available
Pay
Starting at $31.83 – $34.33 per hour, with actual salary dependent on years of experience. Salary increases each year and additional compensation is provided upon passing a bilingual language‑proficiency exam.
Benefits
- Stipends for staff participating in emergency on‑call shifts
- Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, fertility coverage
- Long‑term disability, family leave, and life insurance
- 50 % paid premiums for dependents
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Employer‑paid Employee Assistance Program
- 5 weeks of paid time off plus holiday pay for required holiday shifts
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer
- Scholarship opportunities, ongoing training, and professional development
- Promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington