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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 Were 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.
Together, we're a force dedicated to uplifting youth. Expect professional growth, fueled by teamwork and collaboration.
POSITION SUMMARY :
The Intake Specialist is responsible for ensuring program census through ongoing outreach, assessment, and eligibility verifications of applicants.
Adhering to program elements, the Intake Specialist provides or oversees all aspects of the admission process for all youth including verifying youths eligibility, program day, pre-admission assessments, initial service planning, coordination with housing, and presentation and warm hand-off to the services team.
The Intake Specialist works directly with county placement partners including convening initial team meetings and encouraging participation and providing outreach to youth services teams to increase awareness of program and generate referrals.
The Intake Specialist individualizes the approach for each young person including gathering relevant documents, consulting with appropriate stakeholders and vital supporters (as identified and consented by youth), and initiating conversations about goals and expectations of participants.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities : Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Provide walk-in hours for youth inquiring about program.
Provide accurate assessment information through presentation of psycho-social, needs and strengths and other relevant assessment data to the services team.
Include identification of potential stress points, potential antecedents, and strategies to mitigate or reduce risk.
Include assurance of unit certification, roommate meeting, and initial safety-focused action plan.
Qualification and Requirements :
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.
Compensation details : 28.22-33.67 Hourly Wage
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Last updated : 2024-05-03
Full Time
Social & Legal Services
$64k-84k (estimate)
05/04/2024
08/02/2024
firstplaceforyouth.org
FAIRFIELD, CA
25 - 50
1998
Private
M ZAJACK
$5M - $10M
Social & Legal Services
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