Youth Stabilization Specialist - Night

Pay or shift range: $28.45 USD to $30.95 USD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons. Description As a Youth Stabilization Specialist , you will utilize your expertise to instill hope in youth by providing daily care, guidance, and emotional support in our program. Our multidisciplinary team aims to provide healing-centered and culturally responsive treatment for youth to uphold our value of respect as we actively support each youth’s stabilization and development. You’ll help create a safe, structured, and nurturing environment that promotes emotional, behavioral, and social growth. Our Youth Stabilization Specialists have the capacity to navigate joy, crisis work, and facilitate life skills. Utilize your skills to see the change in the clients we serve by applying today! This is a permanent night shift position without opportunity to move to daytime / swing shift. About the Sacramento T-STRTP The Sacramento T-STRTP (Transitional-Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program) serves children and youth ages 11–17 in a supportive, strength-based, culturally competent, youth-centered, family-driven, trauma-informed, family-like environment. The program provides short-term, individualized treatment designed to help children and youth stabilize at-risk behaviors that may interfere with permanency, with the goal of reducing re-entry into STRTP or higher levels of care. Through partnership with youth, caregivers, and other natural supports, Sacramento T-STRTP offers a space for healing, stability, and skill-building so youth can successfully transition back to a more permanent setting.

ABOUT SENECA

Seneca Family of Agencies has been nominated among the Bay Area’s Top Workplaces for several consecutive years. We’re committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities with a network of excellent mental health, community-based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff. Our programs deeply engage in conversations and training on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.

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 making transportation arrangements for school, medical, social activities, therapy appointments, and court hearings Participate in an on-call rotation to provide crisis support Participate in program staff meetings and additional meetings when necessary Complete all required documentation accurately and on time, consistent with CDSS STRTP and agency requirements Participate in weekly supervision with the program supervisor or designee

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED:

Education/Experience Requirements: Bachelor’s degree + 1 year of experience OR Associate degree or equivalent + 2 year of applicable experience OR High school diploma/GED + 3 years of applicable experience Applicable experience can include paid or unpaid work involving direct supervision and care of youth or families in the social services field , including group homes, behavioral health, or child welfare settings Be part of a rotating emergency on-call system, scheduled ahead of time At least 21 years old TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements

PREFERRED:

Experience providing care in a trauma-informed, culturally responsive environment strongly desired Resolving crisis by utilizing effective crisis communication skills

SCHEDULE

Full-time Overnight Shift Sun 7pm-7am, Mon-Wed 11pm-8am OR Wed-Fri 11pm-8am, Sat 7pm-7am Rotating on-call system, 1-2 times a month Swing shifts also available

BENEFITS

Starting at $28.45 - $30.95 per hour Actual salary dependent on years of experience Salary increases each year Additional compensation provided upon passing bilingual language proficiency exam Stipends provided to staff members participating in the emergency on-call shifts Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, fertility coverage Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance 403b Retirement Plan Employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan 5 weeks of paid time off and holiday pay for required holiday shifts Scholarship opportunities, ongoing training, and professional development opportunities Promotional opportunities across the agency in California This job is sponsored by Sacramento County. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Seneca