Top 29 Youth first Jobs

Youth Advocate
First Place for Youth —Oakland, CA
- $70,965 - $74,700 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Access
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
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Youth Advocate (Bilingual)
First Place for Youth —Oakland, CA
- $30.52 - $35.91 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Spanish
- Microsoft Excel
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
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VP of People
First Place for Youth —Oakland, CA
- $165,830 - $186,560 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Office
- 8 years
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Artist Mentor - Hip Hop Songwriting/Music Production
Theatre of Hearts/Youth First —Los Angeles, CA
- $55 - $100 an hour
- Contract
- Background check
- Current TB test
- Mid-level
- Flexible schedule
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First Place for Youth —Los Angeles, CA
- $60,350 - $68,162 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Youth Advocate
First Place for Youth —Oakland, CA
- $30.52 - $35.91 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Access
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Mental Health Professional-Harmony School (Part-Time)
Youth First, Inc. —Bloomington, IN
- Part-time
- LMFT
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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ILSP Program Assistant
First Place for Youth —San Francisco, CA
- $25.91 - $30.48 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Outlook
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Mental Health Professional- Huntingburg Elementary School
Youth First, Inc. —Huntingburg, IN
- Full-time
- LMFT
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Direct Care Floater
First Place for Youth —Los Angeles, CA
- $32.16 - $34.29 an hour
- Temporary
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Access
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
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Mental Health Professional
Youth First, Inc. —Evansville, IN
- Full-time
- LMFT
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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County Program Manager
First Place for Youth —Fairfield, CA
- $88,330 - $94,640 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Access
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Clinical Program Manager (MS)
First Place for Youth —Concord, CA
- $100,949 - $107,958 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- LMFT
- Microsoft Excel
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
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Education and Employment Specialist
First Place for Youth —Oakland, CA
- $30.52 - $35.91 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Research
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Operations Manager
First Place for Youth —Oakland, CA
- $72,667 - $76,941 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Director of Finance and Accounting
First Place for Youth —Oakland, CA
- $122,600 - $153,260 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- 5 years
- Computer literacy
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Program Manager (SF TAY)
First Place for Youth —San Francisco, CA
- $81,870 - $88,700 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Master of Social Work
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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ILSP Support Service Manager
First Place for Youth —San Francisco, CA
- $92,736 - $99,360 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Mental Health Professional- Paoli Community Schools
Youth First, Inc. —Paoli, IN
- Full-time
- LMFT
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Clinical Program Manager
First Place for Youth —Oakland, CA
- $109,163 - $116,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- LMFT
- Microsoft Excel
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Youth Advocate

First Place for Youth -
Oakland, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$70,965 - $74,700 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Driver's License
Cultural competency

Full Job Description

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, we’re 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 you’ll 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 OVERVIEW: The Youth Advocate is responsible for case management, psycho-social assessment, development and implementation of intervention strategies. The Youth Advocate provides clinical leadership to a multi-disciplinary team and provide coaching to support each youth to achieve goals of housing stability, sustainable and sustaining employment, and educational achievement. The Youth Advocate is active in developing, supporting and implementing an individualized, strength ‘based, culturally competent, youth-centered approach. A Successful Youth Advocate understands how to motivate, influence, and mentor young adults to achieve goals while launching adult lives from foster care. This position is a combination of onsite and community-based work Monday through Friday.

DUTIES + RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide youth with individual counseling, crisis intervention, referrals, advocacy and life skills training. (70%)

Direct Care and Interventions:

In-residence visits are mandatory as outlined in the program guidelines.
Develops partnership strategy with each youth
Gathers and analyzes on-going information to ensure youth safety, well-being and progress
Provides clinical leadership to multi-disciplinary teams consisting of youth, family and other natural supporters, county case managers, Employment and Education Specialists, Housing Specialists, and Intake Specialists to ensure seamless and effective service delivery
Organizes, schedules, and facilitates youth and team meetings
Provides on-going assessment of youth well-being and develops plans to ensure safety and Deescalate crisis as needed
Provides direct support, coaching, mentoring and intervention to increase youth self-sufficiency and goal attainment.
Participates on a rotating basis to provide on-call coverage
Provides crisis counseling as needed. Case Management/Coordination:
Collaborates with community providers including county workers, courts, professionals, vocational and independent living skills programs, schools, family members and significant others
Keeps key team members informed and Works with team members to identify and engage appropriate natural supporters. Documentation/Administrative Duties (30%)
Completes documentation including but not limited to Care and Services plans, needs assessments, and progress notes.
Ensures all needed paperwork and consents are completed for each client at time of entry.
Participates in agency committee as assigned.
Provides on-going orientation and training to staff as assigned.
Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum 1-2 years of experience working in a child welfare social service setting or with transition age youth with complex presentations including chronic trauma.
Master's Degree in Social Welfare, Psychology, or equivalent required.
A strong dedication to cultural competency that creates conditions that remove barriers and increase a sense of belonging.
Must be eligible to register with BBS as an ASW, MFTi, or LPCi and working toward professional licensure.
License preferred.
Experience working with transition age youth with complex presentations including chronic trauma preferred. Experience does not substitute for professional degree and certification.
Must be comfortable working in community settings.
Willingness to work collaboratively, but with the capacity to work independently
Must be able to pass a Community Care Licensing background check
Must have a car, a valid CA driver’s license and auto insurance.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including MS Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint, Project and Outlook. Experience with database systems
Availability - for occasional evening and weekend work and some travel as needed.

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.

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