Social Worker Lead

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Job description

First Place For Youth-Join Our Team Video!

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, 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 SUMMARY: The Social Worker - Lead reports to the County Program Manager providing field- based training and support to ensure program fidelity, providing direct services including conflict resolution, crisis support, adjunctive support, and substitute case management and employment and education services covering for vacation, vacancy, and other staffing gaps. A licensed or license eligible social worker, the Social Worker - Lead provides informal consultative support to team members, assists with specialized resource finding, and supports efforts toward program efficiency and outcome achievement, and may provide interim supervision to Youth Advocates and Employment and Education Specialists as needed. This position will provide youth with individual counseling, crisis intervention, referrals, advocacy and life skills training.

The ideal candidate is a knowledgeable, experienced leader who can work well within multiple teams and be clear about their changing role from placement to placement while understanding the goals and philosophies of each placement position. This position requires a clinical professional whose passion for First Place's vision is matched with energetic leadership, sound judgment in the face of complex challenges, and a proven track record of successfully managing direct-service.

DUTIES + RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage projects assigned to ensure compliance with program policy.
• Provide leadership and guidance to staff on all components and processes of the First Place for Youth program, with particular emphasis on the assigned program.
• Participate in the ongoing development, evaluation, and refinement of service delivery, including field training and support to ensure program fidelity and adherence to First Place standards.
• As directed, provide quality assurance and chart review to ensure compliance and integrity of documentation.

Program Staff Supervision and Training

• Provide initial training and semi-annual fidelity checks in the field for all YA staff as needed, provide interim supervision of assigned staff.
• Supervision includes weekly individual meetings to review progress toward outcomes and performance metrics and provide consultative support to increase clinical understanding and ensure youth engagement, motivation, and success. Contribute to quarterly and annual reviews of supervised staff.
• Monitor staff effectiveness and support professional growth by reviewing outcome and practice data.
• Provide direct staff training and consultation grounded in evidence-based practice and First Place for Youth guiding principles, including, but not limited to, trauma-informed care, positive youth development, and motivational interviewing.
• Collaborate with the management team to implement, train, and coach staff in best practice strategies.

Direct Service to Youth

• Provide youth individual counseling, crisis intervention, referrals, advocacy, and life skills training.
• Collaborate with community providers, including county workers, courts, professionals, vocational and independent living skills programs, schools, family members, and significant others
• Complete documentation including but not limited to Care and Services plans, needs assessments, and progress notes.
• Support youth to identify and work toward employment and educational goals that support their long-term permanency.
• Participate in the youth intake process; conduct initial youth assessments; support initial youth entrance treatment/service plans.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in a discipline to be eligible to register with the BBS as an ASW, MFTi, or LPCi and working toward professional licensure.
• Professional License preferred.
• Minimum two years' experience working with transition age youth with complex presentations including chronic trauma. Experience does not substitute for professional degree and certification
• Experience working with transition age youth with complex presentations including chronic trauma preferred. Experience does not substitute for professional degree and certification.
• Must be comfortable working in community settings.
• A dependable car, valid driver's license, and proof of insurance preferred.
• Computer Skills - Proficiency with current MS Office suite applications including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint, Project and Outlook. Experience with database systems
• Strong Communication Skills - Exceptional oral and written communication skills including the demonstrated ability to research, assimilate, and analyze information, compose engaging messages, and present data in a clear and inspiring manner.
• Be flexible and willing to travel to other locations when needed to provide coverage.
• Willingness to work collaboratively, but with the capacity to work independently
• Must be able to pass a Community Care Licensing background check
• Availability for occasional evening and weekend work and some travel as needed.

Benefits:

• 15 days of vacation time in the first year
• 12 days of sick time
• 2 floating holidays
• 15 paid holidays
• Employee's choice of Kaiser or UCH HMO/PPO with up to 90% of the premium covered by First Place on certain plans
• Principal dental and vision coverage with up to 90% of the premium covered by First Place
• Paid baby bonding leave
• Healthcare and Dependent care FSA plans
• Principal basic life and voluntary life insurance coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching contributions
• Annual reimbursement for continuing education
• Paid sabbatical
• Paid maternity and paternity leave

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 .

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.

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