[Hiring] Youth Support Partner @Thompson Child & Family Focus

Role Description

The Youth Support Partner’s primary purpose is to provide engagement, support, guidance, mentoring, advocacy, crisis support, and empowerment to the youth assigned to their caseload. The Youth Support Partner will work collaboratively with referred youth, their caregivers, the Department for Community Based Services (DCBS) staff, and other members of the youth’s team to increase placement stability and youth’s wellbeing.

• Function as a contributing member of a case management team.
• Engage youth who are historically challenging to engage and develop rapport, helping them establish buy-in to their case plan.
• Provide mentoring and modeling for youth assigned to your caseload.
• Provide crisis management and intervention as needed.
• Empower the youth in your caseload to find their voice and learn appropriate self-advocacy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling or related field highly preferred.
• High school diploma or bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field may be considered based on job related experience.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience working with adolescents in a supportive, therapeutic, or behavioral intervention role.
• Lived or personal experience with DCBS, Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) and/or healthcare required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite application software, excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License and meet any credentialing, licensing and privileging standards as it pertains to the department you are in.
• All potential job candidates must pass a drug screening test, and an extensive background check is required.

Requirements

• You have a passion for working with youth & collaborating with others!
• You enjoy knowing you’re making an IMPACT on the lives of others!
• EXCELLENCE, INNOVATION, COMMITMENT, CARING, AND INTEGRITY are important to you!

Benefits

• Starting Pay Range: $19 - $20.00/hourly based on experience.
• Mileage Reimbursement for travel as required by this role.