Description

Department: Youth Prevention & Intervention

Program: Casa Nuestra

Status: Regular Part-Time, 20 - 25 hours per week, Non-Exempt

Salary: $23 per hour for day shift / $25 per hour for the 11 p.m. evening shift.

Location: Casa Nuestra, Chula Vista

Number of Openings: 4

Schedule: Monday - Sunday: Hours may include overnight, holidays or weekends based on the following schedule times: 

• 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Weekends and holidays)
• 3 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. (Weekends and holidays) 
• 11 p.m. - 7 a.m. (Weekends and holidays)
• 7 a.m. - 12 p.m. 

SBCS has been committed to supporting the well-being and prosperity of San Diego children, youth, and families for over 50 years. SBCS’ services and support – based on the strengths of local communities – assist those throughout the region to reach their fullest potential. With a staff of 400 dedicated professionals working in schools, police departments, family resource centers, and affordable housing locations, SBCS is truly transforming the community. Through comprehensive and coordinated initiatives focused on the areas of child well-being, youth development, family wellness, and community engagement, SBCS responds to the needs of the community with a strengths-based approach, serving more than 50,000 clients each year. For more information, please visit: www.sbcssandiego.org

Casa Nuestra is an emergency shelter for youth with justice or child welfare contact, or at risk of homelessness who need temporary housing to avoid detention while waiting for more permanent housing, placement, or reunification with parent or guardian after a crisis event. Casa Nuestra will be available to youth who have either been arrested and/or referred to San Diego County’s Alternatives to Detention (ATD) or the Community Assessment Team or Juvenile Diversion (CAT/JD), as well as homeless youth referred by community entities (e.g., churches, schools) or youth on Probation (Ward).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of the Program Coordinator and Director, the Residential Associate is responsible for the supervision and care of youth residing at Casa Nuestra evenings, weekends, holidays, and overnight. In addition, the Residential Associate will be responsible for implementing planned schedules, ensuring house rules are upheld, preparing meals, and maintaining a clean and sanitized environment. 

• Provide supervision, support, and respond to after hour needs of residents ages 12 - 17 residing at Casa Nuestra. 
• Work with youth, volunteers, and staff to maintain a positive, therapeutic housing/shelter environment.
• Responsible for performing daily work requirements to achieve established objectives of the program.
• Respond to medical and mental health emergencies as needed by conducting crisis intervention and de-escalation and/or contacting appropriate personnel. 
• Manage and distribute medication self- administered by residents as needed while following proper protocols. 
• Build good rapport with clients by demonstrating professional behavior and being a positive role model. 
• Explain program requirements and regulations to new youth and assure compliance of these regulations.
• Monitor youth behavior and ensure youth are complying with program guidelines and procedures.
• Prepare/exit shelter beds for clients. Facilitates sleeping arrangements and storage of personal items.
• Completion of assigned shift assignments. (May include preparing intake packages, preparing meals, cleaning out rooms when youth exit, completing checklist to ensure compliance with CCL)
• Ensure no unauthorized persons are on the property.
• Ongoing and regular maintenance of specific facilities and equipment.
• Attend and complete all required training and meetings.
• Inspect rooms for cleanliness and educate youth on cleaning procedures and expectations.
• Completion of reports, and communication with colleagues regarding shift updates and other required documents in a timely manner.
• When working overnight shifts, conduct overnight bed checks, at a minimum of twice per shift, of each room and document.
• As other duties assigned.

Requirements

• Must have at least one of the following prior professional or educational experiences:

(1) One year of full-time experience paid or volunteer, working with at-risk youth 14-17; OR

(2) A minimum of 2 years working in a group home for children or youth; OR

(3) At least 15 college semester or equivalent quarter units in behavioral science, including 9 units of courses related to children. Courses may include, but not limited the Correctional, Social Work, Psychological, Human Development or Social Work fields 

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required.
• Effective communication and listening skills to interact with residents and team members. 
• Must work well under pressure. 
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to act professionally at all times and as strong role model for residents. 
• Personable and friendly personality.
• Ability to work with a diverse population, possess cultural sensitivity, and maintain appropriate boundaries with clients.

Conditions of Employment

• Employment may be conditioned upon satisfactory completion of certain background clearances which may include a Department of Justice criminal background check requiring my fingerprints (Live Scan), Probation clearances, Community Care Licensing Clearances, Child Abuse Central Index Check (CACI), screening through the National Sex Offender Public Website, Physical Exam, drug test, tuberculosis (TB) test, Immunizations (TDAP, MMR, Influenza), and such additional clearances as may be required under the program. 
• Candidates/employees who have received a conditional offer of employment will be required to undergo testing for controlled substances, (including THC and CBD), in accordance with the County of San Diego's drug and alcohol policy and the federal Controlled Substances Act.
• Candidate is required to have reliable transportation; therefore, the candidate must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check. Candidate must also possess and maintain a current valid California driver’s license and valid auto insurance policy. (30% of the time.)

Physical demands:

• Stand: Remaining on one’s feet in an upright position. 
• Walking: Moving about on foot. 
• Lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) 25-50 lbs. 
• Carrying: Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder 
• Pushing: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force. 
• Pulling: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force (includes jerking) 
• Climbing: Ascending or descending stairs, using feet and legs or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. 
• Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching.
• Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist, requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles. 
• Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand or hands. Fingers are involved only to the extent that they are an extension of the hand.
• Finger Movement: Picking, pinching, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling. 
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Talking is important for those activities in which workers must impart oral information to clients or to the public, and in those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. 

 The statements contained herein describe the scope of the responsibility and essential functions of this position but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time unless restricted by a negotiated contract.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, parental status, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Program – Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

At-Will Employment Status

Please note that all employment with SBCS is at-will, which means your employment may be terminated at any time by you or SBCS, without cause or advance notice. The terms and conditions of any employment may also be modified.