San Diego Youth Services
Prevention Specialist
San Diego Youth Services, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
San Diego Youth Services
JOB ANNOUNCEMENTPrevention SpecialistSan Diego Youth Services seeks a Prevention Specialist in the Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) Program to be based in Spring Valley. This is a full-time & non-exempt position reporting to the Program Manager.San Diego Youth Services: Who we are
San Diego Youth Services has helped improve the lives of more than 780,000 homeless, runaway and vulnerable youth since its beginning in 1970. We provide safe places to live and long-term solutions through shelter, foster homes, community centers and housing to more than 28,000 youth every year at 100+ community and school locations. Through prevention, early intervention and treatment, we also help youth before they need higher levels of care or become homeless.We aim to:
Meet the basic needs of youth.
Hunger, poverty and youth homelessness are on the rise for many youth and their families today. We help meet these basic needs for youth.Create positive connection.
We help youth focus on positive life changes and healthy relationships as part of providing needed resources and services.Help youth develop life skills.
We offer support to help youth develop the independent living skills necessary to become self-sufficient and keep off the streets.Promote overall health and well-being.
Early intervention and care for the whole child are critical.SDYS has a staff of approximately 250 employees and 80 volunteers working across San Diego County and an annual budget of approximately $24 million.You can learn more about us at
www.sdyouthservices.orgCONTEXT OF THE POSITION
This is a school-based program serving specific schools within the La Mesa Spring Valley School District. Responsible for providing comprehensive trauma-informed school-based Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) services to children (preschool to 3rd grade) and their families.Essential functions include:
Facilitate Incredible Years (IY) Classroom lessons to elementary school children (preschool to 3rd grade).Support outreach and recruitment to parents & caregivers.Facilitate the collection of screening tools and post service surveys.Support recruitment and provide wellness family events and workshops.Provide high quality services and appropriate referrals/linkages/resources.Collaborate with families, school personnel and referral sources.Support the implementation of other components of the PEI program services.Sustain the team commitment to County of San Diego System of Care Principles.Actively participate in all agency and county required trainings, meetings, consultation and supervisions.Maintain accurate and timely uniform record documentation.PREFERRED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/Farsi) preferred.Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or another closely related field required.A minimum of two years’ experience including direct service experience with at-risk families and children preferred.Experience with children, family, and community development.Must possess excellent oral and written skills.Must work well autonomously as well as collaborate effectively with others.Must be highly organized with the ability to focus on multiple priorities and meet deadlines.Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced and busy school-based environment.Creativity, flexibility, high-energy, and sense of humor are a must.Must be willing to develop or possess working knowledge of trauma-informed care.Must have reliable vehicle and relevant auto insurance.Employment subject to maintaining clearances.SDYS EXPECTATIONS
Adhere to and uphold the rigorous standards of SDYS.Maintain confidentiality and privacy standards.Welcome and support SDYS volunteers.Effectively communicate with people from diverse backgrounds.Receive and give supportive feedback.Recognize, nurture, and learn from strengths in co-workers.Maintain warm, welcoming and safe work environments.Possess flexibility to accomplish job responsibilities in several work environments.Salary Range:
$20-23/hour, + up to $1500 annual bilingual differentialTo apply, please send resume and cover letter through job posting on SDYS website.SDYS offers a comprehensive benefits package to full time employees.Candidates must be able to follow all the guidelines provided by the agency.Commitment to cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
SDYS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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JOB ANNOUNCEMENTPrevention SpecialistSan Diego Youth Services seeks a Prevention Specialist in the Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) Program to be based in Spring Valley. This is a full-time & non-exempt position reporting to the Program Manager.San Diego Youth Services: Who we are
San Diego Youth Services has helped improve the lives of more than 780,000 homeless, runaway and vulnerable youth since its beginning in 1970. We provide safe places to live and long-term solutions through shelter, foster homes, community centers and housing to more than 28,000 youth every year at 100+ community and school locations. Through prevention, early intervention and treatment, we also help youth before they need higher levels of care or become homeless.We aim to:
Meet the basic needs of youth.
Hunger, poverty and youth homelessness are on the rise for many youth and their families today. We help meet these basic needs for youth.Create positive connection.
We help youth focus on positive life changes and healthy relationships as part of providing needed resources and services.Help youth develop life skills.
We offer support to help youth develop the independent living skills necessary to become self-sufficient and keep off the streets.Promote overall health and well-being.
Early intervention and care for the whole child are critical.SDYS has a staff of approximately 250 employees and 80 volunteers working across San Diego County and an annual budget of approximately $24 million.You can learn more about us at
www.sdyouthservices.orgCONTEXT OF THE POSITION
This is a school-based program serving specific schools within the La Mesa Spring Valley School District. Responsible for providing comprehensive trauma-informed school-based Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) services to children (preschool to 3rd grade) and their families.Essential functions include:
Facilitate Incredible Years (IY) Classroom lessons to elementary school children (preschool to 3rd grade).Support outreach and recruitment to parents & caregivers.Facilitate the collection of screening tools and post service surveys.Support recruitment and provide wellness family events and workshops.Provide high quality services and appropriate referrals/linkages/resources.Collaborate with families, school personnel and referral sources.Support the implementation of other components of the PEI program services.Sustain the team commitment to County of San Diego System of Care Principles.Actively participate in all agency and county required trainings, meetings, consultation and supervisions.Maintain accurate and timely uniform record documentation.PREFERRED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/Farsi) preferred.Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or another closely related field required.A minimum of two years’ experience including direct service experience with at-risk families and children preferred.Experience with children, family, and community development.Must possess excellent oral and written skills.Must work well autonomously as well as collaborate effectively with others.Must be highly organized with the ability to focus on multiple priorities and meet deadlines.Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced and busy school-based environment.Creativity, flexibility, high-energy, and sense of humor are a must.Must be willing to develop or possess working knowledge of trauma-informed care.Must have reliable vehicle and relevant auto insurance.Employment subject to maintaining clearances.SDYS EXPECTATIONS
Adhere to and uphold the rigorous standards of SDYS.Maintain confidentiality and privacy standards.Welcome and support SDYS volunteers.Effectively communicate with people from diverse backgrounds.Receive and give supportive feedback.Recognize, nurture, and learn from strengths in co-workers.Maintain warm, welcoming and safe work environments.Possess flexibility to accomplish job responsibilities in several work environments.Salary Range:
$20-23/hour, + up to $1500 annual bilingual differentialTo apply, please send resume and cover letter through job posting on SDYS website.SDYS offers a comprehensive benefits package to full time employees.Candidates must be able to follow all the guidelines provided by the agency.Commitment to cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
SDYS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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