Direct Care Floater

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 Direct Care Floater is responsible for providing direct youth supportive service coverage during times a position is open and temporary staff leave. The Direct Care Floater provides intensive onsite and community-based case management for individuals whom faced homelessness as Transition Age Youth (TAY) and now receive services through our Rapid Re-housing program. Through comprehensive case management, the Direct Care Floater helps clients to identify and attain goals in the areas of self-sufficiency, independent living, health and wellness, relationships, employment and education, and personal advocacy. The Direct Care Floater also provides resource and referral support for participants and may coordinates community building activities and workshops that promote independent living skills. This position works closely with Affordable Housing partners to ensure housing stability. This position requires on-site and in the community availability three days a week. DUTIES + RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for providing Case-management and skills development to participants in program

Conduct monthly meetings with participants assigned to caseload to help participants identify and accomplish short and long-term goalsCreate and deliver impactful service plans for participants that focus on achieving outcomes in the areas of wellness, budgeting, long-term housing, education, employment, parenting, relationships and overall healthCoordinate with referral agencies, identify community resources, track participants’ progress, and develop creative ways for participants to practice and strengthen their independent living skillsPrepare clients to maintain housing after program exit or help them to identify alternative housing options if necessarySupport participants to develop and practice social emotional learning skills that promote conflict resolution and decision makingAssess educational status and interest of participants and support their educational goals

Work collaboratively with Resource Specialist and participants to improve resumes and cover letters, submit job applications, prepare for interviews and secure full and part-time employmentCoach participants on handling work-related issues, promote self-advocacy and increase success in job retention

Assist housing stability through the case management process to help build participant transition to independent living. 

Help participants move into supported housing. This includes helping participants secure and transport furniture, shop for home necessities, and locate resources in their new community

Ensure that apartments meet cleanliness standards by conducting monthly apartment inspectionsDisplay and disseminate community resources relevant to residents and provide resource, referral and eviction prevention support to participants as neededClient meetings scheduled as needed to ensure successful transition to independent living

Support property management to address serious housing concerns related to participantsCoordinate community events and workshops to assist participants with independent living skillsActively participate in weekly coordination meetings with property management staff and agency partners

Documentation/Administrative Duties

Attend weekly program meetings, monthly agency staff meetings, and individual weekly supervision with TAY Program ManagerMaintain files for caseload and update monthly paperwork Ensure proper and timely documentation of services including case notes within our data systemWork collaboratively with colleagues across the organization and within respective departmentOther duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor Degree in Social Welfare, Psychology, or equivalent requiredAt least three years’ experience working with homeless, at-risk, transition age (18–24-year-old) or foster youth populations with complex presentations including presentations of chronic trauma.A strong dedication to cultural competency that creates conditions that remove barriers and increase a sense of belonging.Must be comfortable working in community settings. Experience working with participants who have mental health and substance abuse issues 

Must have a car, a valid CA driver’s license and auto insurance. 

Experience in creating and delivering impactful service plans for participantsExperience in youth development model, asset-based relationship building, and experience in motivating youth, Strong clinical skills, and/or a desire to learn more about the effects of the child welfare system on the lives of youth and young adultsMust be able to pass a Community Care Licensing background checkAvailability 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.