Bilingual Youth Partner/Skills Trainer - Wrapworks

Job DetailsJob Location: Main Campus - San Diego, CA 92111Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $21.50 - $22.50 HourlyTravel Percentage: Up to 25%Job Category: Behavioral Health Support StaffBy joining the San Diego Center for Children, you will empower children and families through transformative mental health care and educational services.  Our vision is to inspire a world where children and families live joyful, healthy lives.  We serve over 1,000 people every day - are you ready to make an impact?  

 

Join us - and work with purpose!  

 

POSITION BENEFITS


Team-Oriented, Multidisciplinary Approach
Ongoing, High-Level Learning and Development Opportunities 
Culturally Diverse Environment 
Joint Commission Accredited Organization 
Comprehensive Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, Pet)
Retirement Savings Plan: 403(b) - With Employer Match Up To 3%
Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave, Holidays)
Wellness Programs
EAP - Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement or Assistance For Continuing Education
Employee Discounts
Employee Recognition Program
Opportunities For Career Advancement
May Be Eligible For State or Federal Loan Forgiveness Programs For Work With Underserved Populations


 

SUMMARY

As part of the San Diego Center for Children’s WRAP Program, the Bilingual Youth Partner/Skills Trainer use their own lived experience to provide culturally resonant and trauma-informed services to youth and families involved with the foster care system. Bilingual Youth Partner/Skills Trainer's utilize a community-based and strength-based approach to support youth and families to meet their treatment goals.  For youth, treatment goals typically include and are not limited to independent living skills, coping skills, social skills, and emotional regulation. For families (biological and resource parents), goals may include and are not limited to parent education, linkage to community resources, and case management. Bilingual Youth Partner/Skills Trainer's also act as the youth and family’s advocate in the Child and Family Team (CFT) setting.

To 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. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


Willing/able to utilize personal lived experience to support trauma informed treatment
Provide youth and families with community-based and culturally sensitive services to support treatment plan goals
Help develop formal/informal support networks for youth/families within the communities in which they reside
Promote greater youth/family participation and voice at the practice, program, and policy levels of the System of Care
Participate as the youth/family advocate including Child and Family Team meetings, IEP meetings, and other meetings as required
Attend SDCC and program required training, including training in evidence-based practices, HIPAA, and cultural competency
Show strong ethical foundation and use System of Care values in the work provided to families (individualized, strength-based, culturally competent, family focused, trauma informed)
Maintain accurate, timely, and complete case records per Medi-Cal requirements and SDCC policies and procedures
Maintain clear, effective, and open communication between multi-disciplinary clinical staff and administrative personnel within and between Center programs
Utilize supervision, consultation, and training as necessary to provide high quality services to youth/families in an effective manner
Availability to work evening and weekend hours, and to be on-call as needed by the youth/families on their caseload
Provide transportation to youth/families as needed and as clinically appropriate
Maintain full caseload, approximately 10-15 cases, and meet productivity expectations, which are currently set at 25% (subject to change based on program need)
Required to travel between office and community locations, including client homes, in personal vehicle
Perform special projects and other related duties as required


 

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret medical records, journals, reports, and legal documents; Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community; Ability to effectively present information to management and public groups

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret medical records, journals, reports, and legal documents; Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community; Ability to effectively present information to management and pub