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Seneca Family of Agencies

Awake Overnight Youth Stabilization Specialist

Seneca Family of Agencies, San Jose, California, United States, 95199

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Be among the first 25 applicants. 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.

About the Welcoming Center The 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 multidisciplinary 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 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

Must stay up all night and do bed checks on clients every 15-30 minutes

Provide behavioral and crisis stabilization services utilizing Seneca’s behavioral model to ensure the safety of the youth

Facilitate a life skills group and assist in developing services, strategies, interventions and activities to support the youth across different environments

Supervise youth across different environments, providing supervision for visits with family when necessary

Plan and lead community-based activities for youth (may include families)

Engage the youth in therapeutic activities and projects as well as educational activities

Participate in an on-call rotation as needed to support the safety and supervision of youth

Complete daily progress notes and incident reports with accuracy and in a timely manner

Qualifications Required

Education/Experience Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree + 1 year of experience

Associate degree or equivalent + 2 years of applicable experience

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

Must be at least 21 years of age

Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and insurability through Seneca Family of Agencies’ insurance policy

TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements

Preferred

Bilingual Spanish skill set

Experience working with youth and families with complex and enduring needs

Schedule

Full‑time; night shift

Sunday, 7pm - 7am; Monday - Wednesday, 11pm - 8am

On‑call; scheduled ahead of time

1 shift every 4 weeks, 7am - 7pm

Benefits

Starting at $30.90 - $33.40 per hour, commensurate with experience

Additional compensation provided upon passing bilingual language proficiency exam

Salary increases each year

Stipends provided to staff members participating in the emergency on‑call shifts

5 weeks of Paid Time off and 11 Paid Holidays

Comprehensive benefits package:

Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, fertility coverage

Long‑term disability, family leave, and life insurance

50% paid premiums for dependents

403b Retirement Plan

Employer‑paid Employee Assistance Plan

Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer

Scholarship opportunities, ongoing training, and professional development opportunities

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