SAN DIEGO CENTER FOR CHILDREN·San Diego, California
Utilize lived experience to provide trauma-informed, community-based services to youth and families in the foster care system. Act as an advocate in Child and Family Team meetings and help clients develop independent living and coping skills.
Requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid California driver's license with reliable transportation, and eligibility for CA Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist certification. Candidates must have lived experience as a consumer of behavioral health, child welfare, juvenile justice, or special education services.
Market context
In California, Youth Partner and Skills Trainer roles are often sought in behavioral health and wraparound services because programs need staff who can connect with youth and families while supporting daily skill-building. These roles can be competitive because employers look for lived experience, a high school diploma or GED, a valid California driver’s license with reliable transportation, and eligibility for CA Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist certification. If you’re considering applying, confirm your certification pathway and transportation access early; this platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits from the original job description can save you time comparing openings.