Pacific Clinics
Youth Partner
Pacific Clinics, Los Gatos, California, United States, 95032
Who We ArePacific Clinics is California's largest community-based nonprofit provider of behavioral and mental health services and support. Our team of more than 2,000 employees speaks 22 languages and is dedicated to offering hope and unlocking the full potential of individuals and families through culturally responsive, trauma-informed, research-based services for individuals and families from birth to older adults.Who We ServePacific Clinics serves children, transitional age youth, families, adults, and older adults. We offer a full range of mental and behavioral health services, foster care and social services, housing, continuing adult education and early childhood education programs to Medi-Cal eligible individuals and families throughout various counties.What We OfferThe compensation for this position can be up to $33.01 an hour. Compensation will vary based on qualifications, skills, experience, and geographic location.We offer Medical, Dental & Vision benefits, retirement options, Flex Spending, EAP, and more!Employee engagement and advocacy opportunities to advance our justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion agenda.About Our ProgramPlacement Supportive Services Level 1
- is a 60-day program with a Professional Parent model designed to provide a comprehensive integrated service model for children/adolescents at risk of out-of-home placement, abuse, and neglect. Services will be tailored to support children and their families represented in the Child Welfare System. We serve the highest acuity youths in the county and provide 24/7 crisis stabilization support as needed.JOB SUMMARY:Scheduled Hours per Day:
Monday-Friday -8am to 5pm, with flexible 8-hour days.Working hours will vary based on program and family needs, typically ranging from 8 am to 8 pm or beyond.Works within the vision, mission, and philosophy of the agency. Provides support to youth receiving services to ensure that the youth’s voice is heard throughout all phases of treatment. Uses personal life experience to establish credibility and infuse hope for a better future. Demonstrates unconditional acceptance and models life skills. The Youth Partner participates in program and community meetings to maximize youth voice and involvement throughout the service delivery process.RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIESProvides support to youth and families in achieving their treatment goals.Strategically utilizes personal life experience to demonstrate that recovery and resilience are possible for youth served by the program.Engages youth and families in ways that demonstrate understanding of their perspective and creates a positive connection through the service delivery experience.Connects with youth to encourage and support their engagement in treatment planning and participation in school/community activities.Models and coaches positive attitudes and behaviors in managing different situations.Mentors, coaches, and teaches independent living and self-advocacy skills.Supports youth connection with community resources and natural supports.Assists in the organization and facilitation of youth activities.Facilitates groups for youth including the Youth Advisory Board.Provides a youth perspective in agency meetings to increase awareness of youth perspectives.Attends county and community meetings as requested.Performs other responsibilities as assigned to support specific department needs.JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIESContributes To Team PerformanceEncouraging Customer FocusPersonal DisclosureSelf KnowledgeStanding AloneQUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCEHigh School diploma or equivalent.Minimum 18 years of age.Able to articulate the perspective of a youth who has experienced complex needs and has received services from mental health, child welfare, or juvenile probation systems.Demonstrated leadership experience.OTHER SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTSBasic computer word processing skills.Diplomacy in resolving conflicts and integrating divergent perspectives.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience in facilitating youth groups or leading youth activities.HIGHLY DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONSSpeak, read, and/or write a language in addition to English.Equal Opportunity EmployerWe will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with ordinance 184652 Sec.189.04 (a) and San Francisco Police Code, Article 49. Section 4905.
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- is a 60-day program with a Professional Parent model designed to provide a comprehensive integrated service model for children/adolescents at risk of out-of-home placement, abuse, and neglect. Services will be tailored to support children and their families represented in the Child Welfare System. We serve the highest acuity youths in the county and provide 24/7 crisis stabilization support as needed.JOB SUMMARY:Scheduled Hours per Day:
Monday-Friday -8am to 5pm, with flexible 8-hour days.Working hours will vary based on program and family needs, typically ranging from 8 am to 8 pm or beyond.Works within the vision, mission, and philosophy of the agency. Provides support to youth receiving services to ensure that the youth’s voice is heard throughout all phases of treatment. Uses personal life experience to establish credibility and infuse hope for a better future. Demonstrates unconditional acceptance and models life skills. The Youth Partner participates in program and community meetings to maximize youth voice and involvement throughout the service delivery process.RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIESProvides support to youth and families in achieving their treatment goals.Strategically utilizes personal life experience to demonstrate that recovery and resilience are possible for youth served by the program.Engages youth and families in ways that demonstrate understanding of their perspective and creates a positive connection through the service delivery experience.Connects with youth to encourage and support their engagement in treatment planning and participation in school/community activities.Models and coaches positive attitudes and behaviors in managing different situations.Mentors, coaches, and teaches independent living and self-advocacy skills.Supports youth connection with community resources and natural supports.Assists in the organization and facilitation of youth activities.Facilitates groups for youth including the Youth Advisory Board.Provides a youth perspective in agency meetings to increase awareness of youth perspectives.Attends county and community meetings as requested.Performs other responsibilities as assigned to support specific department needs.JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIESContributes To Team PerformanceEncouraging Customer FocusPersonal DisclosureSelf KnowledgeStanding AloneQUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCEHigh School diploma or equivalent.Minimum 18 years of age.Able to articulate the perspective of a youth who has experienced complex needs and has received services from mental health, child welfare, or juvenile probation systems.Demonstrated leadership experience.OTHER SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTSBasic computer word processing skills.Diplomacy in resolving conflicts and integrating divergent perspectives.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience in facilitating youth groups or leading youth activities.HIGHLY DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONSSpeak, read, and/or write a language in addition to English.Equal Opportunity EmployerWe will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with ordinance 184652 Sec.189.04 (a) and San Francisco Police Code, Article 49. Section 4905.
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