Department: Youth Prevention & Intervention
Program: Youth Development Academy
Status: Full-time, non-exempt
Hourly rate: $25 per hour
Schedule: Schedule includes Saturdays and evening hours up to 8 p.m.
Location: East Mesa Juvenile Detention Facility
SBCS has been committed to supporting the well-being and prosperity of San Diego children, youth, and families for over 50 years. SBCS’ services and support – based on the strengths of local communities – assist those throughout the region to reach their fullest potential. With a budget of nearly $61 million, the support of over 1,200 community volunteers, and a staff of 400 dedicated professionals working in schools, police departments, family resource centers, and affordable housing locations, SBCS is truly transforming the community. Through comprehensive and coordinated initiatives focused on the areas of child well-being, youth development, family wellness, and community engagement, SBCS responds to the needs of the community with a strengths-based approach, serving more than 50,000 clients each year. For more information, please visit: www.sbcssandiego.org
SBCS’ Youth Development Academy (YDA) is a partnership with San Diego County Probation Department to provide evidence informed, pro-social, and developmentally appropriate programming to youth in custody at East Mesa Juvenile Detention Facility. This program serves youth ages 14- to 24-years old who have been committed to long-term sentences for serious felony offenses. The Youth Development Academy uses a trauma-informed, positive youth development model to support the youth and families we serve while in custody, and as they transition back to the community.
The YDA Case Manager will work closely with the YDA Coordinator to provide assessment driven, strength-based treatment plans to guide their treatment while in custody and upon release from custody. The YDA Case Manager will be responsible for collaborating the other members of the youth team, including Probation Officer, Behavior Health Clinician, and service providers to inform his/her/their treatment. The YDA Case Manager will also be responsible for engaging the youth’s family and/or supports both in the facility and the community through home visits. The YDA Case Manager will report directly to the YDA Coordinator. Services will be in keeping with agency goals, objectives, mission, and style and provided within a team framework. Associates are responsible for working with the team in developing team goals and objectives and in meeting those goals and objectives, including but not limited to:
Responsibilities:
- Provide case management services to youth sentenced to YDA for committing a serious felony offense.
- Complete comprehensive assessments, as determined appropriate.
- Develop strength-based, individualized service plans for each youth residing in YDA.
- Provide quality trauma-informed and Positive Youth Development principles to participants.
- Nurture a therapeutic environment through interactions with the youth and partners in the facility.
- Collaborate with multiple professionals (e.g., job navigator, reentry specialist, Probation Officer) to develop and implement service plan.
- Provide ongoing support and supervision of youth participating in programs.
- Conduct weekly one-on-one coaching and service planning meetings with youth while in custody.
- Identify services, resources, job, and school supports for youth upon release and help facilitate enrollment.
- Provide access to reentry case manager for youth and family for six-months post-release.
- Maintain case records and client files in the Efforts to Outcomes (ETO) database as required by SBCS and Probation.
- Provide safe, secure transportation to clients upon their release.
- Provide crisis intervention to clients as needed.
- Facilitate evidence-based groups as needed and appropriate.
- Completion of reports, and communication with colleagues regarding shift updates and other required documents in a timely manner.
- Provide job placement assistance to eligible youth.
- Upon release, provide advocacy and referrals to community resources based on clients’ needs.
- Develop and maintain outreach and linkages to appropriate services in the community.
- Other duties as assigned by Program Director or Coordinator
- Bachelor’s degree in social science, psychology, criminal justice, or related field OR a minimum of 2 years related experience providing direct service to justice involved youth (14 to 24 years of age)
- Life experience and/or relevant case management experience focused on at-risk young adults (14 to 24 years of age) highly desirable.
- Ability to work in a very diverse setting with people of all backgrounds, culture, and orientation.
- Work within in an institutional setting to create a therapeutic environment.
- Conduct home visits with youth and/or family to support transition back to community.
- Knowledge of trauma informed care, Positive Youth Development, and/or restorative practices is desired.
- Bilingual in English/Spanish is desired, but not required.
- Demonstrate initiative, resourcefulness, and problem-solving skills.
- Candidate is required to drive their personal vehicle on behalf of SBCS which may include driving clients; therefore, the candidate must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check. Candidate must also possess and maintain a current valid California driver’s license and valid auto insurance policy. (Driving approximately 40% of the time.)
Condition of Employment
- Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination required.
- Employment may be conditioned upon satisfactory completion of certain background clearances which may include a Department of Justice criminal background check requiring my fingerprints (Live Scan), screening through the National Sex Offender Public Website, drug test, tuberculosis (TB) test, and such additional clearances as may be required under the program.
- Candidates/employees who have received a conditional offer of employment will be required to undergo testing for controlled substances, (including THC and CBD), in accordance with the County of San Diego's drug and alcohol policy and the federal Controlled Substances Act.
Physical Demands:
- Mentally and emotionally: Ability to work under deadlines, various projects and dealing with clients in crisis and difficult situations.
- Stand: Remaining on one’s feet in an upright position.
- Walking: Moving about on foot.
- Lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) 25-50 lbs.
- Carrying: Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder
- Pushing: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force.
- Pulling: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force (includes jerking)
- Climbing: Ascending or descending stairs, using feet and legs or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized.
- Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching.
- Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist, requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.
- Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand or hands. Fingers are involved only to the extent that they are an extension of the hand.
- Finger Movement: Picking, pinching, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling.
- Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Talking is important for those activities in which workers must impart oral information to clients or to the public, and in those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
The statements contained herein describe the scope of the responsibility and essential functions of this position but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time unless restricted by a negotiated contract.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, parental status, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Program – Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
At-Will Employment Status
Please note that all employment with SBCS is at-will, which means your employment may be terminated at any time by you or SBCS, without cause or advance notice. The terms and conditions of any employment may also be modified.
