THE PROGRAM: Youth Services Program (YSP) provides a variety of high-quality youth empowerment activities and services to children, youth, and families throughout Mendocino County, in schools, MCYP Drop-in Center(s) located in Ukiah and Covelo, and within the community. Services include educational groups and presentations, provision of basic needs such as food, hygiene, transportation support, and a youth-friendly clothing closet. YSP hosts Positive Youth Development events & activities providing connection to community resources, paraprofessional youth success coaching, 24/7 crisis line, outreach, prevention and early intervention for high-risk, runaway, and homeless youth including short-term respite services for minors 12-18, emergency and transitional housing for transition age youth ages 18-24 in a shared living home environment, rapid rehousing, housing navigation/case management services, substance use disorder treatment, therapeutic services, and supervised visitation services for court ordered family custody cases.
THE POSITION: This particular position serves late evening/overnight hours. Youth Services Program (YSP) Support Counselor/Care Manager (I, II, III) Currently hiring Part-Time and Full-Time non-exempt position. The Youth Services Support Counselor/Care Manager (SC/CM) will perform a variety of para-professional duties in schools, MCYP Drop-in Center(s), MCYP transition age youth (TAY) shelter home(s) and within the community. Services include but are not limited to, the facilitation of Positive Youth Development activities, educational presentations and groups, social-emotional and mental health wellness support, youth success coaching, goal setting, case/care management, education and career planning independent living skill training, housing navigation, conflict/anger management, substance use prevention education, advocacy, crisis intervention and court-ordered supervised visitation monitoring. The SC/CM will be required to be familiar with existing community resources for the purpose of assessing and referring to additional supportive services. SC/CM is required to attend program and clinical supervision meetings, professional development trainings, community partner coalitions, MCYP sponsored activities as assigned and take a rotation on the MCYP crisis line each month. Job duties, client caseloads and assignments may vary.
REPORTS TO: Youth Services Program Manager/Executive Director or Deputy Executive Director
SKILLS AND ABILITES:
- Ability to work autonomously with high level accountability & integrity.
- Commitment to professionalism and collaboration with MCYP team members and community partners
- Willingness to take a rotation on MCYP’s after-hours community response line.
- Availability to occasionally work outside of regular business hours with advanced notice and planning.
- Organize effectively; prioritize workload to ensure deadlines are met.
- Proactive communication both verbal and written
- Complete paperwork accurately/timely
- Maintain human services ethical standards, client and program compliance, confidentiality and HIPAA regulations
- Skills in classroom curriculum delivery and presentation Computer skills and social media literacy
- Knowledge of prevention education topics
- Familiar with Positive Youth Development, Harm Reduction & Trauma Informed Care
- Ability to relate to people of all cultural backgrounds and ages
Minimum Requirements: Any combination of related work history, training, college classes, volunteer or life experience working with youth necessary to perform essential functions of the position as outlined above.
Preferred Requirements: Possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field with one year related work experience, or an Associate’s Degree with three year’s related work experience. Fluency in Spanish both written and verbal. Availability to work a nontraditional schedule including evenings/weekends.
THE AGENCY: Established in 1974, the Mendocino County Youth Project's mission is to empower, guide, counsel and support children, youth, and families from Mendocino County's many diverse communities to make healthy life choices, maximize potential, and become productive citizens. As a trauma-informed service provider with Level I certification from the California Center of Excellence for Trauma Informed Care, our staff and agency pledge to build and/or repair our community’s youth & families’ physical and emotional safety, protecting their rights and advocating effectively for them using a trauma-informed approach within MCYP’s public health model system of care leading to individual empowerment, resiliency and success. MCYP operates in alignment with the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) model, acknowledging the effectiveness of utilizing trauma-informed practices within direct and non-direct services and commits to operating our administrative processes with the framework of trauma-informed policies, providing a work environment in which staff are given the opportunity for the highest level of success in meeting our clients and community’s needs.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Successful candidate must submit a minimum of 3 references, provide documentation of education, certificates, trainings, participate in a personal background check (livescan fingerprinting through Department of Justice and FBI) and DMV record check. Candidate must have own car, possess a valid California driver’s license, provide a DMV print out, proof of current automobile liability insurance ($100,000/$300,000) and be willing to do some local transportation (reimbursed mileage).
BENEFITS:
- Health insurance plan for self and dependents with 100% Employer Paid Premium Costs
- Optional dental plan
- Optional AFLAC insurance
- CALPERS retirement (no social security)
- 12 paid holidays
- Paid vacation/Sick leave
TO APPLY: Please submit ALL of the following documents to the address above or email. Application forms may be obtained at www.mcyp.org
1. MCYP employment application, including three references
2. Cover letter indicating why you are applying for this position
3. Resume
4. Documentation of Degree, certificates and applicable training
MCYP IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Applicants may obtain a copy of our EEO Policy on request.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $19.92 - $26.21 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
