Youth and Family Health & Wellness Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

JOB TITLE : Youth and Family Health & Wellness Therapist

REPORTS TO : Clinical Director

SCHEDULE : Tuesday - Saturday

LOCATION : Venice and Inglewood, CA

STATUS : Full-Time, 40 hours / week, Exempt

CELL PHONE : Reimbursement for use

DRIVER POSITION : Yes [if yes, please reference driving policy]

ANNUAL SALARY : $68,640 - $$74,999 Annually

Safe Place for Youth (SPY) is thrilled to be expanding our Access Center hours! We're serving more youth and expanding the impact of our drop-in services!

ABOUT US :

Safe Place for Youth (SPY) is the leading service provider for youth experiencing or at-risk of homelessness in West Los Angeles. Founded in 2011, our agency offers trauma-informed, low barrier programs that support young people in exiting the streets and achieving stability so that they can thrive, not just survive. Our robust continuum of care includes street outreach, drop-in services, health and wellness programming, case management, education and employment services, and housing programs.

SPY is a unique social impact agency that is committed to overcoming structural barriers to equity, community collaboration, and innovative youth-focused programming. If you have the skills, passion and collaborative spirit, join our growing team of over 100 employees.

SPY strives to attract and develop individuals who reflect a broad spectrum of diversity, including (but by no means limited to) racial, ethnic, gender identity and socioeconomic dimensions. We believe that inclusion of diverse perspectives is essential to achieving long-term, systemic change. We explicitly seek applications from those who self-identify as coming from historically marginalized populations to enrich and elevate our equity-centered approach to problem-solving.

ABOUT THE ROLE :

A member of the Clinical Programs team, the Health and Wellness Therapist will support the growth and development of SPY’s clinical services and programming, including offering crisis emotional support, individualized treatment plans, and progress reports that outline a member’s needs, goals, and opportunities for growth with the purpose of improving mental and emotional stability.

The ideal candidate will have a strong clinical understanding of direct service to at-risk populations and trauma-informed care. Specific knowledge of how trauma impacts the brain and physical development as well as experience related to transitional aged youth experiencing homelessness is a plus.

WHAT YOU’LL DO :

• Work collaboratively to develop, innovate, and grow SPY’s Pregnant and Parenting (PP) Program within our Clinical Department in alignment with SPY’s Strategic Plan.
• Provide in-person therapeutic services at both our drop-in Center (Venice, CA) and at our family housing sites (Inglewood, CA), including individual and group therapy.
• Develop and facilitate parenting support groups, educational workshops, and clinical groups.
• Outreach and engage transitional age youth who are pregnant and parenting and complete program intakes.
• Facilitate comprehensive assessments, including biopsychosocial assessments with transitional age youth, as well as developmental assessments with young children in our family housing program.
• Collaborate with members to develop treatment plans designed to meet member identified goals, utilize clinically appropriate trauma-informed interventions, and document progress.
• Ensure therapeutic services with youth and families are strengths based, non-judgmental, trauma-informed, and utilize harm reduction.
• Participate in On-Call Clinician rotation during drop-in hours, completing risk assessments and safety plans when clinically indicated.
• Contribute to clinical case conferences at the drop-in center and family housing sites.
• Complete clinical documentation, activity tracking, and outcome reporting in a timely fashion.
• Train Clinical Interns in the P&P Program.
• Manage inventory and dissemination of supplies for the PP Program.
• Advocate and build community partnerships by attending external community meetings and events.
• Work collaboratively across internal departments and assist with general SPY programming as needed.
• Coordinate trainings for staff on P&P related topics.
• Work within established legal and ethical guidelines.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support the mission of the program, department, and organization.

Requirements : WHAT YOU’LL NEED :

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

SPECIAL CONDITIONS :

Mandated Reporting Requirements : The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements : Effective August 9, 2021, the State Health Officer has mandated that all workers, paid or unpaid, in homeless services organizations must provide proof of vaccination. If eligible for a booster shot, proof of booster is also required. If not fully vaccinated, weekly COVID-19 testing is necessary depending on the program. Please submit proof of vaccination to HR@safeplaceforyouth.org. To request a reasonable accommodation or exemption, please get in touch with HR at the same email address. It's important to note that these accommodations are limited.

Driver Positions :

Applicants are required to provide a copy of their driving record from the Department of Motor Vehicles, along with a copy of their valid driver’s license and proof of insurance. Job offers are contingent upon a satisfactory driving record. Examples of an unsatisfactory driving record include :

The motor vehicle record will need to include a review of all states listed on the individual's employment application and resume. See instructions on obtaining your driving record below :

https : / / www.dmv.ca.gov / portal / customer -service / request-vehicle-or-driver-records / online-driver-record-request /

For driver positions, driving is an essential job function and cannot be reasonably accommodated, employment may be discontinued.

NOTE : All staff members will be considered introductory employees for the first three months of employment and will not be considered regular employees until the conclusion of this period. SPY reserves the right to extend an employee’s introductory period. In no way does the expiration of this introductory period change the fact that all employees are at-will. It is the supervisor’s responsibility to orient the employee and to communicate the expectations of the supervisor and SPY, as well as to evaluate whether the employee has the necessary level of skill, job knowledge, motivation, and attitude to become a regular member of the SPY staff. New employees are also encouraged to seek guidance and assistance during this period. Employees who fail to demonstrate the expected commitment, performance and attitude may be terminated at any time during the introductory period. However, completion of the introductory period does not change or alter the “at-will” employment status. Employees continue to have the right to terminate their employment / business relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, and SPY has the same right. The organization, in its sole discretion, may change the job duties, responsibilities and assignments of any position, at any time.

BENEFITS & PERKS :

Safe Place for Youth offers a competitive benefit package including comprehensive health coverage, 403b with agency contribution, and vacation / sick time. We also offer unique perks including weekly meditation / mindfulness and professional development opportunities that are tailored to your individual career growth.

EEO STATEMENT :

All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. Safe Place for Youth does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status under federal, state, or local law.Safe Place for Youth is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workforce.

In addition, the organization will consider employment-qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

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