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First Place for Youth · 10 hours ago

Direct Care Floater

San Francisco, California

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

First Place for Youth is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to supporting foster youth in their transition to adulthood. The Direct Care Floater is responsible for providing direct youth supportive service coverage, assisting participants in achieving their education and employment goals, and building trusting relationships with youth and community partners.

Non Profit

No H1B

Responsibilities

Support youth to identify and work toward employment and educational goals that support their long-term permanency

Build and maintain trusting relationships with high school students and community partners

Support with translation during intake meetings for primarily Spanish-speaking youth

Conduct individual case management meetings to assist participants with identifying and progressing towards short- and long-term goals that focus on achieving outcomes in the areas of education, employment, stable housing, parenting, relationships and overall health

Assist youth in securing full time, part-time, and summer employment by accompanying youth to job fairs, job interviews and submitting applications as needed

Work with youth participants to create and revise resumes

Counsel youth in career exploration and job retention

Case coordinate with community service providers to ensure youth develop and maintain employment plans

Coach youth participants on handling work-related issues and promote self-advocacy

Create, translate, and facilitate or co-facilitate in person or virtual workshops for youth participants on vocational, educational and career-related topics

Develop and maintain relationships with high schools, GED services, colleges, and vocational schools

Counsel youth participants on available financial aid and assist them in the application process

Interface with special education departments and staff, support IEP meetings for youth

Work with external service providers to ensure youth develop and maintain their educational plan

Other duties as assigned

Case Coordinate and link youth to community resources, act as an advocate and resource in all youth services towards their education and employment goals

Coordinate education and employment services with external services providers where youth are housed

Identify and advocate for services that youth need in order to reach their goals

Provide crisis service resource and referral for homeless and runaway youth

Leverage external provider support to ensure youth receive essential services and resources

Build strong partner relationships with county social workers, group homes, TLPs, and other key community resources for in-care and out of care youth

Ensure youth are meeting Action Plan goals with respect to employment and education

Enter all data on time and correctly to support program evaluation and outcomes tracking

Translate flyers and other outreach materials as needed

Work collaboratively with colleagues across the organization and within respective department

Attend weekly program meetings, monthly agency staff meetings, and individual weekly supervision with SF ILSP Director

Qualification

Bachelor's degreeAt-risk youthFluency in SpanishEducation resourcesComputer skillsCommunication skillsTime management

Required

Bachelor's degree required

Fluency in Spanish required (reading, writing, and verbal)

A strong dedication to cultural competency that creates conditions that remove barriers

Good time management skills, including punctuality

Ability to work well under pressure, multi-task, and handle complex situations in a fast pace environment while maintaining good sense of humor, patience and tact

Must be able to pass a Community Care Licensing background check

Computer skills -- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including MS Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint, Project and Outlook

Experience with database systems is a plus

Strong communication skills – Exceptional oral and written communication skills including the demonstrated ability to research, assimilate, and analyze information, compose engaging messages, and present data in a clear and inspiring manner