Seneca Family of Agencies
Awake Overnight Youth Stabilization Specialist
Seneca Family of Agencies, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Awake Overnight Youth Stabilization Specialist
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Awake Overnight Youth Stabilization Specialist
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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
Promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington
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Awake Overnight Youth Stabilization Specialist
role at
Seneca Family of Agencies
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
Promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington
#J-18808-Ljbffr