TAPP Youth Advocate
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, USA
Req #2082
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
* Only bilingual/biliterate candidates will be considered. A test will be administered prior to employment.
Position Summary:
The Youth Advocate conducts outreach to the youth in the community, including unaccompanied youth, and provides supportive services. Case manages pregnant and parenting male and female teens and their children throughout San Luis Obispo County. The Youth Advocate is well connected and has good working relationships with staff from schools, public health, and other agencies in the community who work with teens.
Required Education and Experience:
- Youth Advocate I
- Bachelor’s Degree which includes 30 semester units in Social/Human Services, Sociology or other Behavior Sciences plus one year of experience in a social services setting.
OR
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- 30 semester units in Social/Human Services, Sociology or other Behavior Sciences plus three years experience in a social services setting with one year working with adolescents and/or infants/children.
- Youth Advocate II
- In addition to the Youth Advocate I qualifications:
- Must have a minimum of one year full-time case management experience working in a social services setting, or two years equivalent education and/or experience.
- Must have one year experience working as a Youth Advocate I in the CAPSLO TAPP program. Must have been proficient in their work as a Youth Advocate I.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Experience in community outreach, counseling and communication skills preferred.
License & Certifications:
- Must have dependable, insured transportation and valid California Driver’s License (mileage to be reimbursed) and acceptable driving record. A DMV printout and proof of insurance will be required.
- Implements goals and objectives of the TAPP and Cal Learn programs.
- Identifies, receives referrals, and completes intakes for pregnant and parenting teen mothers and fathers.
- Provides one-to-one case management to implement health, nutrition, school completion or equivalency, child development and parenting and pregnancy prevention goals.
- Develops a comprehensive case plan for clients and monitors status regularly.
- Conducts home and field visits.
- Connects to support groups and parenting classes.
- Represents program and conducts presentations to community groups and professionals.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Attends QPI, Department of Social Services (DSS), Cal-Learn, and TAPP network meetings.
- Attends community meetings and trainings as indicated.
- Develops supportive services plan to community services for medical care, social services, employment, and education. Ensures client follow-through, and transports clients as needed.
- Communicates with and refers to Health Department nursing staff about psychosocial, medical, and case management issues.
- Networks with related agencies in linking clients to community resources (for example: DSS, Child Welfare Services, Probation, Behavioral Health, and County School Districts.
- Collects and compiles descriptive and statistical data relevant to grant stipulations and goals on a monthly basis.
- Works closely with schools and campus wellness centers throughout the county. Participates in school district responsibilities as required. Responsibilities include attendance monitoring; meeting with teachers, administrators, and school nurses; child development; class lesson plans and activities; providing guest speakers; in depth teen panel presentations; and networking with child care personnel.
- Participates in TAPP Network coordination, as needed.
- Must use reasonable precautions in the performance of one’s duties and adhere to all applicable safety rules and practices; and act in such a manner as to assure at all times maximum safety to one’s self, fellow employees, clients and children.
- Performs other duties as needed.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge
- Must be bilingual and biliterate in English and Spanish.
- Knowledge of counseling and communication skills preferred.
Skills
- Must be comfortable in making presentations to small and large groups regarding the program.
Abilities
- Must possess initiative and ability to work independently and with minimum supervision.
- Must be able to work well with staff from schools, public health nurses, and other outside agencies and develop good working relationships.
- Must be able to relate well and establish rapport with teens and their families.
- Must be comfortable in making home visits.
- Must be able to work flexible hours.
- Must have demonstrated responsibility, reliability, and capability.
- Must be able to relate well to all people of the community regardless of color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability or socio-economic level.
- Must understand, uphold, and continue working toward accomplishing the mission, strategic goals and performance measures of the agency.
Supervisory Responsibility:
- This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment:
- Requires working indoors in temperature-controlled environment with some exposure to copier and printer chemicals/fumes.
Physical Demands:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Physical
- Position requires intermittent sitting, standing, walking, twisting, bending.
- Must be able to lift 30 pounds.
- Simple grasping and hand manipulation required, as well as reaching above and below shoulder level.
Travel:
- Must be available to travel to meet with families and transport clients as needed.
- Must be available to travel to pick up and drop off client documents as needed.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years of age by date of hire.
- Must comply with the CAPSLO COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, either being fully vaccinated or sign a COVID-19 vaccination declination form.
- Based on program, a current TB skin test/Chest X-Ray may be required.
- Employment is contingent upon meeting all applicable job requirements and background requirements. A criminal history clearance is required prior to employment.
- Upon hire, agency staff will check the Megan’s Law (or the current sexual predator website) to ensure each staff being hired is clear for employment. Agency staff will check the website annually to ensure all program staff are cleared to work.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Reasonable Accommodations:
I have read and understand the Essential Functions of this position, including the Responsibilities and Duties. I also acknowledge that the Responsibilities and Duties for this position may change in the future with or without prior notice.
I further understand that I can request a reasonable accommodation, should one be necessary for me to carry out the Essential Functions of this position. I can perform these with or without reasonable accommodation.
Benefits & Perks:
Stay Healthy!
- Keep yourself healthy with our comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance plans (Did we mention we pay your monthly premium at 100% if you are full time, YES…100 %!)
- Keep your family healthy with the same comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision available for you to purchase!
- Address everyday concerns with access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
- Get involved with company-sponsored monthly wellness challenges!
Be Financially Fit!
- Save for your future by enrolling into our retirement plan with generous company matches after 6 month.
- Set aside pre-tax dollars to cover medical or child care expenses through our Flexible Spending Plans.
- Utilize Discounts from our partners (reduced rates for pet insurance, cell phone services, car rentals and more).
Take time for you!
- Relax, recharge, and reconnect with friends and family or plan your get away for a few days while using your vacation time awarded to you every pay period!
- Relax when you are sick, rest assured you are covered by your awesome team and accrued paid sick time!
- Enjoy the holidays! You get 14 of them…PAID!
Have fun at work!
- Celebrate birthdays and anniversaries with your team!
- Join one of our committees and meet employees across the agency.
- Rock your CAPSLO provided hats, t-shirts, sweaters and more!
- Be you!
Other details
- Pay Type Hourly
- Employment Indicator Regular Full Time
- Min Hiring Rate $18.00
- Max Hiring Rate $21.50
- Required Education Some College
- San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, USA