Do you want to work directly with youth to help them build a positive and safe community, to learn, to grow, and thrive? Then we need you on our team! Seeking applicants who are motivated to support youth involved in the justice system in the Santa Maria area.

Come join CommUnify’s team! Our agency provides employees with a positive work environment and the ability to balance work & home along with excellent benefits. Our benefit package includes: medical, dental, vision, life insurance including sick, vacation, and personal leave with 11 paid holiday's and a fully vested retirement plan with an up to 5% match.

The position is in the Santa Maria and is full-time and come with full benefits and start between $23.00 - $26.00 per hour.

As a Los Compadres Case Manager, your role will be to help youth build their resiliency, develop values, reinforce culture, traditions, and build relationships as a foundation for their future. If the idea of mentoring youth (ages 12-21) by helping them make positive live changes excites you, this job is for you. If you are enriched by working with youth in groups and helping them build their community and challenge themselves to improve their lives, you will thrive in this role.

Education and/or Experience: An Associate's Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Human Services, Human Development, or other behavior sciences field and three (3) years of experience in a social services setting such as working directly with children, families, and young adults, or in a case management, mental health or family services agency. Experience in group facilitation, training, or teaching is preferred. A background in evidence-based practices, trauma-informed care, working with justice system-involved youth, and persons from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds is preferred.

Computer Skills: To perform this position successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software; Spreadsheet software, Word Processing software and develop an understanding of specialized database applications.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Current valid California Driver's License with ability to qualify for coverage under Agency insurance plan.

Other Qualifications: Bilingual (English/Spanish) required. Knowledge of counseling and communicating with young adults and families preferred.

Please note: CommUnify has a mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy with ability to request a vaccination accommodation due to medical or religious reasons.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Social Services case management: 3 years (Required)
• Computer skills: 3 years (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person