Bilingual Youth Specialist (Spanish/English)

Bilingual Youth Specialist (Spanish/English)- this is a full-time, non-exempt, hybrid, Mon. through Fri. that requires flexibility in both early mornings and evenings to accommodate the needs of our client and their families. This position is located in our Burlingame office.

Mission: We provide the people, place, and path for exceptional youth mental healthcare.

Vision: We aim to redefine what youth mental healthcare can be by delivering transformative support that doesn't just treat symptoms but changes lives.

About Edgewood

Each person who works at Edgewood shares a passion for making a difference in the lives of the children and families who we serve in the San Francisco Bay Area. Employees find themselves surrounded by a diverse and extraordinary group of dedicated professionals, in welcoming environments characterized by whole-person care, open communication, creative support and a commitment to growth, healing and improving each day. Edgewood’s successes come from our employees and the positive results they help create for children and families. When you join Edgewood, you join a culture of purpose and belonging, where your growth is a priority, your identity is embraced, and the work you do matters.

Program Description
The Turning Point C/Y Wraparound Program is a comprehensive, full-service partnership (FSP) for 35 of high-risk children/youth living in San Mateo County. The Turning Point C/Y Wraparound Program is designed to help children and youth achieve independence, stability, and wellness within the context of their culture, community, and family/caregiver. The Turning Point C/Y Wraparound Program seeks to stabilize youth in the community using natural support structures and a professional support team.

Position Description
The Youth Specialist is a key member of our Wraparound team who works with children, youth, adolescents, and young adults ranging from age 6 to 21, this position seeks to identify and draw out client strengths and ensure progress towards behavior and other goals established by their treatment team and youth specialist referrals.

Core Competencies

• Competent in mentoring and coaching
• Teaches, models, and promotes effective behavioral skills in the home, school, and community locations.
• Consults with caregivers on agreements to call police if de-escalation techniques do not work or if clients are a danger to themselves or others.
• Works towards agreement and building consensus with treatment participants on plan of care approaches to behavior
• Has an understanding of the skills needed to partner with treatment team members in the creation of holistic treatment and individualized care plans.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Communicates with youth in a therapeutic manner to create safety and facilitate emotional expression, self-awareness, self-esteem, and social skill development
• Responds calmly and professionally to crisis, working towards agreement/consensus with clients and their guardians to de-escalate tense situations.
• Contributes positively to creating a healing-centered, welcoming, anti-racist, LGBTQ+ affirming team and organization.
• Demonstrates cultural competency, humility, and sensitivity treating youth, families, and colleagues with dignity and respect.

Essential Functions

• Provide counseling and behavioral interventions, guidance, skills-building and support in accordance with each client’s individualized treatment plan and the program’s treatment philosophy and model.

•Works with assigned clients, from ages 6 to 21, on goals outlined in the Youth Specialist referral and Care Plan.

•Works with assigned clients on topic areas such as coping skills, interpersonal skills, independent living skills, exploring career options, strategies for obtaining employment, recreational support, support with selecting physical activities, art projects, vision boards, support with cultural exploration, skills for decision making, etc.

• Provide services to 6–21-year-olds and their families at Edgewood locations, in the home, at school and/or in community settings, as required by the treatment plan.

• Have the interest and ability to work in a Hybrid position (from remote home office, Edgewood offices, and in the community for direct services with clients (ie. client home, school site, or other community locations)

• Have access to a personal vehicle for travel throughout San Mateo County for community-based appointments and direct services to clients.

• Engage family members and caregivers as full partners in service planning, delivery, and evaluation.

• While under the Youth Specialist's care, maintain supervision of clients at all times to ensure their safety and well-being.

• Engage in crisis interventions and de-escalation, including the application of conflict resolution and collaborative problem-solving techniques.

• Implement clinical policies and procedures and actively enhance communication, coordination, and integration of care with other Edgewood service areas and with external providers.

• Fulfills all documentation requirements.

Applied Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Two years of relevant experience working with children, youth and families preferred
• Bachelor's degree in a social service-related field required
• Flexible schedule with ability to work late afternoons as needed for direct client service
• Strong organization skills as demonstrated by the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and attend required meetings
• Must have demonstrated competence, reliability, and good writing skills in clinical documentation
• Must have superior communication skills, knowledge of program rules and crisis management skills
• Own vehicle, California driver’s license and insurance
• Ability to work as a team player
• Ability to work with diverse population
• Attendance in all in-service trainings and required meetings
• Must continuously meet Edgewood’s regulations during employment

Salary information: this position has an hourly rate of $28.59 per hour.

*Please note- this position requires a language proficiency test.

As part of our team, benefits-eligible employees receive an excellent comprehensive benefits package:

• 16 days of PTO the first year and more thereafter
• Nine paid holidays
• Five health and wellness days off annually
• 10% additional pay for community-relevant second language fluency
• Medical/Dental/and Vision plans
• 403 B Retirement Plan with agency match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Medical and Childcare Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pet Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection Plan
• Paid employee referral program
• Career advancement opportunities
• Retention bonuses for many positions
• Continuing Education expense reimbursement
• Professional licensing fee reimbursement
• Professional Development reimbursement opportunities
• Verified Public Service Loan Forgiveness Employer

Equal Opportunity

Edgewood is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. People of color, women, persons with disabilities, and persons who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or intersex are encouraged to apply. Edgewood maintains a policy of non-discrimination with respect to employees and applicants for employment. No aspect of employment will be influenced in any matter by race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, physical disability (including HIV or AIDS), medical condition, perceived physical disability, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by statute.

Disclaimer

This document is for informational purposes only. A formal job description, including working conditions such as physical

requirements, work atmosphere, etc., will be provided for signature during the offer process.