First Place For Youth-Join Our Team Video!Are you dedicated to empowering and supporting youth, regardless of their background? We're searching for passionate individuals to make a positive impact on the lives of foster youth. Become an integral part of their transformative journey and join the First Place for Youth team.
About First Place for Youth, Were a leading non-profit organization dedicated to supporting foster youth in their transition to adulthood, with a focus on education, employment, and housing. We believe that all young people deserve the opportunity to thrive and lead successful, independent lives. Our comprehensive programs empower foster youth to overcome the unique challenges they face and build the skills, confidence, and connections they need to succeed.
Why Work at First Place For Youth:
- Meaningful Impact:? Help to transform the lives of foster youth on the cusp of adulthood. Your role will support them in their journey to conquer challenges, achieve independence, and fulfill their aspirations.
- Innovative Approach: We thrive on innovation, pushing the boundaries of foster care support. Your voice here matters, and youll contribute to programs that redefine the futures of these young lives.
- Collaborative and Supportive Environment: Embrace a dynamic and supportive workplace, where every team member is valued. Together, we're a force dedicated to uplifting youth. Expect professional growth, fueled by teamwork and collaboration.
- Comprehensive Benefits: We value the well-being of our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package. From health and wellness benefits to retirement plans, we ensure that our team members are taken care of so they can focus on their important work supporting foster youth.
- Culture of Diversity and Inclusion: We celebrate diversity in every form. At First Place for Youth, inclusivity reigns, creating a workplace where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered.
POSITION SUMMARY: Education Advocate focuses on stabilizing in-care foster youth with the goal of helping participants achieve their high school diploma and continue on to post-secondary education. The Education Advocate plays a critical role in supporting a young person as they deal with the excitement, rigors and uncertainty of adulthood and departure from foster care. This position works closely with providers, such as social workers, attorneys, group home personnel, teachers, mental health clinicians and administrators to ensure participants successfully obtain their high school diploma. Critical youth objectives are attaining a high school diploma, identifying permanent connections, enrolling in post-secondary education as well as exploring vocational training and end employment opportunities. The Education Advocate facilitates groups while working with the primary providers in each participants life to bring about a successful and smooth transition from high school. This position is on-site at SF ILSP location from 10:00 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
DUTIES + RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ability to build and maintain trusting relationships with high school students and community partners.
- Conduct individual case management meetings to assistant participants with identifying and progressing towards short term goals that focus on achieving outcomes in the areas of education, employment, stable housing, parenting, relationships and overall health.
- Create and facilitate ongoing workshops that address a myriad of topics that support educational progress.
- Attend IEP meetings and other collaborative meetings to ensure participants are progressing towards identified educational goals.
- Coordinate and facilitate collaborative meetings that include pertinent service providers to advocate for clients needs regarding their educational and program goals.
- Assist participants with identifying supportive connections in their life to aid in the successful achievement of their program goals and to strengthen their support network as they transition towards independence.
- Coordinate with referral agencies, identify community resources, track participants progress, and develop creative interventions that allow participants to practice and strengthen their independent living skills.
- Attend weekly program meetings, monthly agency staff meetings, and individual weekly supervision with Senior Program Manager-SF ILSP.
- Enter all data on time and efficiently to support program evaluation and outcomes tracking.
- Ensure proper and timely documentation of services including written case notes.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across the organization and within respective department.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Masters degree in related field preferred. Bachelors degree required.
- Three years of experience working with at-risk youth, preferably current and former foster youth.
- Ability to lead teams and hold internal and external members accountable.
- Understanding of how the child welfare system operates, and roles and responsibilities within the child welfare system.
- Excellent knowledge of education and employment resources for youth in the Bay Area.
- General knowledge of the issues facing transitioning foster youth.
- Experience in youth development model, asset-based relationship building, and experience in motivating youth.
- Willingness to work collaboratively, but with the capacity to work independently.
- A dependable car, valid drivers license, and proof of insurance.
- Computer Skills Proficiency with current MS Office suite applications including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint, Project and Outlook. Experience with database systems
- Strong Communication Skills Exceptional oral and written communication skills including the demonstrated ability to research, assimilate, and analyze information, compose engaging messages, and present data in a clear and inspiring manner.
- Availability for occasional evening and weekend work and some travel as needed.
- Commitment to cultural competency and diversity Deep commitment to social justice and systems change that addresses barriers based on race, ethnicity, sexual orientation or gender identity.
Benefits
- 15 days of vacation time in the first year
- 12 days of sick time
- 2 floating holidays
- 15 paid holidays
- Employees choice of Kaiser or UCH HMO/PPO with up to 90% of the premium covered by First Place on certain plans
- Principal dental and vision coverage with up to 90% of the premium covered by First Place
- Paid baby bonding leave
- Healthcare and Dependent care FSA plans
- Principal basic life and voluntary life insurance coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching contributions
- Annual reimbursement for continuing education
- Paid sabbatical
- Paid maternity and paternity leave
*We do not offer relocation assistance Local candidates preferred
*Pay will be determined based on Education and Experience.
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of transition age foster youth and want to join a dynamic and impactful organization, we invite you to apply. Together, let's empower transition age foster youth to achieve their dreams and build a brighter future. To learn more about First Place For Youth and view our current job openings, please visit our website at www.firstplaceforyouth.org/careers.
We are unable to sponsor work visas now or in the future.
First Place will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and applicable law. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the California Civil Rights Department Fair Chance Act webpage or reviewing this guidance provide by the City of San Francisco. For additional information regarding your rights, please also review the Summary of Your Rights Under the FCRA.
Compensation details: 56440-68786 Yearly Salary
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