Awake Overnight Youth Stabilization Specialist

If you are passionate about stabilizing, creating a positive impact, and empowering youth; we encourage you to apply! Join a dedicated team of professionals at Seneca's Welcoming Center today.In this vital role, you'll make a meaningful difference in the lives of youth ages 0 - 17 at our Welcoming Center! You will help create a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where every young person can find stability and hope. As the Awake Overnight Youth Stabilization Specialist, you will ensure youth safety with regular overnight check-ins, provide calm and compassionate crisis intervention, and guide youth through challenges.ABOUT THE WELCOMING CENTERThe Welcoming Center is a nurturing, home-like receiving facility dedicated to supporting children and youth in Santa Clara County who face the challenges of placement disruption. Our multi-disciplinary team offers safety, care, comfort, and therapeutic support around the clock, ensuring that young people receive the immediate attention they need, 24/7. We serve young individuals who have recently been removed from their homes, are returning after an elopement, or have experienced a sudden loss of placement. Upon arrival, children and youth are greeted by empathetic and well-trained therapists and counselors. These professionals create a calm and stable environment, carefully assessing each individual's unique needs while working to secure appropriate placement.ABOUT SENECASeneca 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.RESPONSIBILITIESMust stay up all night and do bed checks on clients every 15-30 minutesProvide behavioral and crisis stabilization services utilizing Seneca's behavioral model to ensure the safety of the youthFacilitate a life skills group and assist in developing services, strategies, interventions and activities to support the youth across different environmentsSupervise youth across different environments, providing supervision for visits with family when necessaryPlan and lead community-based activities for youth (may include families)Engage the youth in therapeutic activities and projects as well as educational activitiesParticipate in an on-call rotation as needed to support the safety and supervision of youthComplete daily progress notes and incident reports with accuracy and in a timely mannerQUALIFICATIONSREQUIREDEducation/Experience Requirements:Bachelor's degree + 1 year of experience ORAssociate degree or equivalent + 2 year of applicable experience ORHigh school diploma/GED + 3 years of applicable experienceApplicable 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 settingsBe part of a rotating emergency on-call system, scheduled ahead of timeMust be at least 21 years of ageValid driver's license, clean driving record, and insurability through Seneca Family of Agencies' insurance policyTB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirementsPREFERRED* Bilingual Spanish skill set* Experience working with youth and families with complex and enduring needsSCHEDULE* Full-time; night shift* Wednesday- Friday 11pm - 8am; Saturday, 7pm - 7am* On-call; scheduled ahead of time* on-call is for 24 hours, 7am-7am the next dayBENEFITSStarting at $30.90 - $33.40 per hour, commensurate with experienceAdditional compensation provided upon passing bilingual language proficiency examSalary increases each yearStipends provided to staff members participating in the emergency on-call shifts5 weeks of Paid Time off and 11 Paid HolidaysComprehensive benefits package:Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, fertility coverageLong-term disability, family leave, and life insurance50% paid premiums for dependents403b Retirement PlanEmployer-paid Employee Assistance PlanSeneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employerScholarship opportunities, ongoing training, and professional development opportunitiesPromotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington