Transition Aged Youth (TAY) Specialist Women's Center Youth & Family Services - Stockton, CA 95202 $32,148 a year Position: Transition Specialist Status : Non-Exempt Reports to : Transition Aged Youth (TAY) Program Manager Hours: 37.5 hours (8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) Monday-Friday At-Will Employment You are free to terminate your employment with Womens CenterYouth & Family Services at any time, with or without a reason, and Womens Center-YFS has the right to terminate your employment or the employment of others at any time, with or without a reason. Although Womens Center-YFS may choose to terminate employment for cause, cause is not required. This is called at-will employment. Most employees at Womens Center-YFS are funded by a variety of grants, governmental programs and endowment sources. Continued employment is contingent upon continued receipt of those funds. Description: Works closely with Transition Aged Youth (TAY) Manager and provides a strengths-based mentoring approach to youth and young adults with emotional and behavioral difficulties (EBD). Using the evidence-supported Transition to Independence Process, Transition Specialists will work with youth to facilitate movement towards greater self-sufficiency and successful achievement of their goals. Also assists in preparing and presenting various presentations, participation in awareness month activities, participation in community events, meetings or conferences and preparation of monthly reports as required. Job Qualifications: * Must support Womens Center-YFS mission and philosophy; be dedicated to eliminating sexual assault, domestic violence, youth homelessness, human trafficking and be committed to the Center's Guiding Principles. These principles are based on the fundamental values of both feminism and the social work profession, including the worth, dignity, and uniqueness of all persons as well as their rights and opportunities. The nature of the work of Womens Center-YFS fosters conditions that promote these values.

• Bachelors degree in a relevant field of study or the equivalent in experience. * Minimum two years experience working with at-risk youth or young adults and will clearly demonstrate ability to relate with the youth, either through own life experience, or through a clear understanding and empathic view of the challenges todays youth face. Familiarity with human-trafficking issues preferred. * Must be familiar with Community Resources in San Joaquin County. * Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. * Computer skills required
• Understand data entry, report preparation, filing methods and records management techniques. * Must be able to travel as necessary, attend meetings, trainings and take minutes. * Skilled in organizing projects and workload. * Ability to write progress notes * Ability to deal with multiple, competing demands. * Ability to communicate ideas clearly and persuasively. * Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures. * Ability to work independently. * Ability to maintain professional boundaries with clients. * Sensitivity to issues concerning survivors of sexual assault , domestic violence, and human trafficking, i.e., self-esteem, assertiveness, empowerment, violence prevention and victims rights. * Awareness of and sensitivity to the cultures represented in San Joaquin County. * Good interpersonal skills, ability to relate well with persons from a variety socioeconomic and cultural groups. * Ability to lift supplies up to 25 lbs. to waist height. * Must be able to ascend and descend up to three flights of stairs throughout the course of a normal workday. * Fingerprint clearance required. * Reliable transportation, valid California Drivers License and proof of insurance. * Carry out other duties as assigned by the Director/Manager. Essential Functions: * Provide mentoring and supportive services to youth and young adults (ages 16-25) to facilitate their movement towards greater self-sufficiency and successful achievement of their goals. * Works closely with Transition Aged Youth (TAY) Manager as well as other Transition Specialists/Peer Associates. * Assist young people in planning and achieving goals across all five transition domains: employment and career, education, living situation, personal effectiveness and wellbeing, and community-life functioning. * Knowledge of mandated reporting requirements and make internal referrals as necessary. * Provide coaching, teach skills and guide youth in social problem solving in various community settings. * Drive agency van and transport youth to approved activities and appointments. * Must agree with and support agency philosophy. * Help prepare and facilitate presentations to various audiences throughout San Joaquin County. * Attend and participate in community events, meetings and conferences as requested. * Attend training, workshops and meetings that may include out-of-town travel. * Responsible for maintaining up-to-date client documentation and files as well as program data. * Be supportive of all Womens Center-YFS programs. * Encourage positive agency environment in all departments. * Demonstrate ability to establish effective working relationships with community partners, administration and other staff to accomplish goals and objectives of the project. * Regularly attend management team meetings, staff meetings, In-Service trainings and other meetings as assigned. * Must be reliable and consistent with attendance and punctuality to work. * Represent Womens Center-YFS in a professional manner. * Understand and follow all policies and procedures of Womens Center-YFS. * Must have an attitude of friendliness and be able to communicate with all levels within Womens Center-YFS. * Maintain good working relationships with all Womens Center-YFS Staff and Volunteers. * Carry out other duties as assigned by the Director of Youth & Clinical Services. Salary: $32,148 Employee Benefits: Health, Dental, Life Application Deadline: Open until filled Employment Type: Full-Time (non-exempt) Bilingual English/Spanish preferred, but not required To apply please submit a cover letter, resume, and employment application (found on womenscenteryfs.org) to: Ms. Lisa Jordan Transition Aged Youth Program Manager Womens Center-Youth & Family Services 729 N. California St. Stockton, CA 95202 Fax: (209) 929-6704 Womens Center-Youth & Family Services hires and promotes employees regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin or ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition or physical handicap or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Womens Center-YFS is an equal opportunity employer. Womens Center-YFS strives to be culturally competent, responding respectfully and effectively to people of all cultures, classes, races, ethnic backgrounds and religions in a manner that recognizes, affirms and values the cultural differences and similarities and the worth of individuals, families, and communities and protects and preserves the dignity of each person. Job Type: Full-time Experience: * working with youth: 2 years Education: * Bachelor's Location: * Stockton, CA 5 hours ago - save job