Family Development Associate

Description

Department: Child Well Being and Family Wellness

Program: Emergency Shelter

Status: Regular full time, non-exempt

Pay $25 per hour

Schedule: Monday – Friday. (May include weekend and evenings hours up to 7:30 p.m.) 

Who we are

SBCS (formerly South Bay Community Services) transforms communities to support the well-being and prosperity of children, youth, and families. For more than 50 years, we’ve worked throughout San Diego to provide safe shelter, transitional housing, intervention prevention programs, mental health support, and many other services that meet the ever-changing needs of our communities.

Our organization is dedicated to offering high-quality services and ensuring all services align with the community's needs. To best serve our communities, SBCS partners with various grassroots organizations throughout California to develop innovative strategies that enhance services, empower clients, and ensure that culturally appropriate and trauma-informed care is offered. SBCS provides a wide range of services tailored to meet each client's unique needs. At SBCS, our client-centered approach highlights the importance of respect, empathy, and compassion when interacting with all community members. 

About YOU

You are an advocate and champion of nurturing communities where families can pursue their dreams and fulfill their potential. 

You are dedicated to and energized by engaging directly with individuals and communities. 

You care deeply about the well-being and prosperity of ALL children and youth throughout San Diego.

You want to become a part of an energetic and effective team, and contribute your expertise, creativity, and insights to a unique role encompassing program management, development, and direct counseling services for at-risk children, adolescents, and families. 

Program:

SBCS Corporation operates a 24/7 year-round confidential, emergency shelter program for victims of domestic violence and their children. Services include 24-hour emergency shelter, food, transportation, 24-hour crisis hotline, psychological support and peer counseling, referrals to community resources, and community education and outreach.  

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the supervision of the Program Coordinator & Program Director, the Domestic Violence Shelter and Support Services (DVSS) Family Development Associate is responsible for providing services to SBCS’ clients and the Community. Services will be in keeping with agency goals, objectives, mission, and style and provided within a team framework. Associate is responsible for working within the team in developing team goals and objectives and in meeting those goals and objectives.

DUTIES:

• Provide case management, crisis intervention, safety planning, court accompaniment and other services relative to program goals and objectives.  
• Provide advocacy, and referrals to other services for clients. 
• Conduct strengths-based assessments and develop service plans with clients. 
• Ensure flexibility of scheduling to meet the needs of SBCS’ clients, including providing services on weekends and evenings as required. 
• Complete all required case file documentation in a timely and routine fashion. 
• Facilitate coordination of services as well as contacts with other organizations and individuals, as necessary to effectively serve clients.   
• Utilize the Agency’s approved database. 
• Maintain client case files in accordance with Agency standards. 
• Attends required meetings and training. 
• Participation in special projects and activities, as related to agency’s goals and objectives.
• Crisis intervention services, and referrals via telephone and in person to walk-ins.
• Other duties as assigned by the Program Director and/or Director of Operations. 

Requirements

• B.A. or B.S. degree in social work, psychology or related field required.  
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in child, youth and family services field.  
• Experience working with families impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, and crisis intervention.  
• Possess a high level of tolerance and understanding for individuals who present for services with high-risk needs.
• Ability to communicate positively and appropriately with residents, families, community members, and other employees.
• Ability to work with a diverse population, possess cultural competency, and maintain appropriate boundaries with clients. 
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred, but not required.
• Detail oriented. 
• Strong organi