Provide culturally resonant and trauma-informed support to youth and families in the foster care system using lived experience. Act as an advocate in Child and Family Team meetings and help clients meet treatment goals related to independent living and emotional regulation.
Requirements summary
Requires a High School Diploma or GED, bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish, and a valid California Driver's License. Candidates must have lived experience with behavioral health, child welfare, or juvenile justice systems and be eligible for CA Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist certification.
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Job description
Job DetailsJob Location
WrapWorks
Southeast -
La
Mesa,
CA 91942Position
Type:
Full
TimeEducation
Level:
High
SchoolSalary
Range: $21.50 - $22.50
HourlyTravel
Percentage: Up to 25%Job
Category: Behavioral Health Support StaffBy joining the San Diego Center for Children, you will empower children and families through transformative mental health care and educational services. Our vision is to inspire a world where children and families live joyful, healthy lives. We serve over 1,000 people every day - are you ready to make an impact? Join us - and work with purpose! POSITION BENEFITS Team-Oriented, Multidisciplinary Approach Ongoing, High-Level Learning and Development Opportunities Culturally Diverse Environment Joint Commission Accredited Organization Comprehensive
Health
Insurance (Medical,
Dental,
Vision,
Pet)
Retirement
Savings
Plan: 403(b) - With Employer Match Up To 3% Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave, Holidays) Wellness Programs EAP - Employee Assistance Program Tuition Reimbursement or Assistance For Continuing Education Employee Discounts Employee Recognition Program Opportunities For Career Advancement May Be Eligible For State or Federal Loan Forgiveness Programs For Work With Underserved Populations All Offsite Programs Have a Bonus Structure, Up to $10,000 Bonus Earning Potential for Clinical Positions and Up to $2,000 Bonus Earning Potential for Non-Clinical Positions! SUMMARY As part of the San Diego Center for Children’s WRAP Program, the Bilingual Youth Partner/Skills Trainer use their own lived experience to provide culturally resonant and trauma-informed services to youth and families involved with the foster care system. Bilingual Youth Partner/Skills Trainer's utilize a community-based and strength-based approach to support youth and families to meet their treatment goals. For youth, treatment goals typically include and are not limited to independent living skills, coping skills, social skills, and emotional regulation. For families (biological and resource parents), goals may include and are not limited to parent education, linkage to community resources, and case management. Bilingual Youth Partner/Skills Trainer's also act as the youth and family’s advocate in the Child and Family Team (CFT) setting. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Willing/able to utilize personal lived experience to support trauma informed treatment Provide youth and families with community-based and culturally sensitive services to support treatment plan goals Help develop formal/informal support networks for youth/families within the communities in which they reside Promote greater youth/family participation and voice at the practice, program, and policy levels of the System of Care Participate as the youth/family advocate including Child and Family Team meetings, IEP meetings, and other meetings as required Attend SDCC and program required training, including training in evidence-based practices, HIPAA, and cultural competency Show strong ethical foundation and use System of Care values in the work provided to families (individualized, strength-based, culturally competent, family focused, trauma informed) Maintain accurate, timely, and complete case records per Medi-Cal requirements and SDCC policies and procedures Maintain clear, effective, and open communication between multi-disciplinary clinical staff and administrative personnel within and between Center programs Utilize supervision, consultation, and training as necessary to provide high quality services to youth/families in an effective manner Availability to work evening and weekend hours, and to be on-call as needed by the youth/families on their caseload Provide transportation to youth/families as needed and as clinically appropriate Maintain full caseload, approximately 10-15 cases, and meet productivity expectations, which are currently set at 25% (subject to change based on program need) Required to travel between office and community locations, including client homes, in personal vehicle Assist in translation of documents from English to Spanish, and in coordination of care with mono-lingual Spanish families, as needed Perform special projects and other related duties as required LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, analyze, and interpret medical records, journals, reports, and legal documents; Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community; Ability to effectively present information to management and public groups REASONING ABILITY Ability to read, analyze, and interpret medical records, journals, reports, and legal documents; Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community; Ability to effectively present information to management and public groups 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hand to finger; or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Due to the emotional instability of the clients the employee may be subjected to kicking, hitting, punching, biting, hair pulling, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Discounts
Wellness Programs
Opportunities For Career Advancement
Bonus Structure
Employee Recognition Program
Comprehensive Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, Pet)
Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave, Holidays)
Retirement Savings Plan 403(b) With Employer Match Up To 3%
Tuition Reimbursement or Assistance For Continuing Education
State or Federal Loan Forgiveness Programs Eligibility
Diversity
Statement
The
San
Diego
Center for
Children is committed to: Actively recruiting, retaining, and supporting diverse staff at all levels of the organization Ensuring that diverse perspectives are included in the development and implementation of policies, practices, and services and that individuals feel empowered to advance our mission within an atmosphere of trust, safety, and respect Encourage and provide access to professional development in order to deliver equitable and culturally informed services to the population we serve
QualificationsMINIMUM
REQUIREMENTS: Bilingual in English and Spanish Valid California Driver’s License and Reliable Transportation (Must be willing to utilize personal vehicle for work related responsibilities) Good Driving Record, and Vehicle Insurance High School Diploma or GED Good verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and to functioning through a culturally sensitive lens CA Medi-Cal Peer Support
Specialist (PSS)
Eligible
Must meet either of the following criteria: Lived experience as a consumer of Children's Behavioral Health Services, Child Welfare Services, the Juvenile Justice System, or Special Education Basic computer skills and knowledge of
Microsoft
System
Applications
Preferred
REQUIREMENTS: CA Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist (PSS) Certified Proficient in SmartCare (Electronic Health Care System) Experience with Wraparound Services, ABA, foster/probation youth and/or as a mentor/educator
Market context
California Bilingual Youth Support Roles
In California, bilingual youth support roles tied to behavioral health, child welfare, and juvenile justice often draw steady interest because employers need candidates who can connect with Spanish-speaking families and navigate community-based services. This role is competitive because it combines lived experience, a valid California driver’s license, and eligibility for Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist certification. If you are considering applying, confirm your certification pathway and be ready to show how your background supports youth engagement. Job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original posting, which can save you research time.