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Youth Stabilization Specialist - Swing Shift

Seneca Family of Agencies·San Jose, California

$32 - $34/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs
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Posted 4 days ago
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About the role

The Youth Stabilization Specialist provides continuous supervision, structure, and emotional support to youth within a healing-centered environment. They are responsible for implementing treatment plans, managing crisis situations, and maintaining accurate documentation in accordance with licensing standards.

As a Youth Stabilization Specialist, you will utilize your expertise to instill hope in youth by providing daily care, guidance, and emotional support in our program.

Our multidisciplinary team aims to provide healing-centered and culturally responsive treatment for youth to uphold our value of respect as we actively support each youth’s stabilization and development.

You’ll help create a safe, structured, and nurturing environment that promotes emotional, behavioral, and social growth.

Our Youth Stabilization Specialists have the capacity to navigate joy, crisis work, and facilitate life skills.

Utilize your skills to see the change in the clients we serve by applying today!

This role is projected to start September/ October 2026.

About seneca

Seneca Family of Agencies has been nominated among the Bay Area’s Top Workplaces [https://topworkplaces.com/company/seneca-family-of-agencie/bayarea/] for several consecutive years. We’re committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities with a network of excellent mental health, community-based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff. Our programs deeply engage in conversations and training on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion [https://senecadei.wordpress.com/] to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.

Responsibilities

  • Provide continuous supervision, structure, and emotional support to youth in accordance with STRTP licensing and agency standards
  • Implement daily routines, behavioral support strategies, and activities consistent with individual treatment plans
  • Utilize trauma-informed communication and de-escalation techniques to help youth manage distress or conflict
  • Intervene in crisis situations following approved agency and CDSS policies to ensure safety
  • Participate in incident reviews, safety planning, and staff debriefings to improve care practices
  • Coordinate and assist with making transportation arrangements for school, medical, social activities, therapy appointments, and court hearings
  • Participate in an on-call rotation to provide crisis support
  • Participate in program staff meetings and additional meetings when necessary
  • Complete all required documentation accurately and on time, consistent with CDSS STRTP and agency requirements
  • Participate in weekly supervision with the program supervisor or designee

Qualifications

Required

  • Education/Experience
  • Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree + 1 year of experience OR
  • Associate degree or equivalent + 2 year of applicable experience OR
  • High school diploma/GED + 3 years of applicable experience
  • Applicable experience can include paid or unpaid work involving direct supervision and care of youth or families in the social services field, including group homes, behavioral health, or child welfare settings
  • Be part of a rotating emergency on-call system, scheduled ahead of time
  • Bilingual preferred
  • At least 21 years old
  • TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements
  • Valid driver's license, clean driving record required

Preferred

  • Experience providing care in a trauma-informed, culturally responsive environment strongly desired
  • Resolving crisis by utilizing effective crisis communication skills

SCHEDULE • Full-time • Swing Shift • Sun

  • 12pm - 12am,
  • Mon-Wed: 3pm - 12am OR
  • Wed-Fri 3pm - 12am, Sat 12pm - 12am
  • Rotating on-call system, 1-2 times a month
  • Overnight shifts also available!!
  • This role is projected to start September/ October 2026

Benefits

  • Starting at $31.83 - $34.33 per hour
  • Actual salary dependent on years of experience
  • Salary increases each year
  • Additional compensation provided upon passing bilingual language proficiency exam
  • Stipends provided to staff members participating in the emergency on-call shifts
  • Comprehensive benefits package:
  • Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, fertility coverage
  • Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
  • 50% paid premiums for dependents
  • 403b Retirement Plan
  • Employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan
  • 5 weeks of paid time off and holiday pay for required holiday shifts
  • Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness [https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service] certified employer
  • Scholarship opportunities, ongoing training, and professional development opportunities
  • Promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington

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Requirements

Candidates must have at least a high school diploma or GED with three years of applicable experience, or an associate or bachelor's degree with relevant experience. A valid driver's license, clean driving record, and the ability to participate in an on-call rotation are required.

  • high school
  • associate degree
  • bachelor degree
  • Communication
  • Supervision
  • Behavioral support
  • Conflict resolution
  • Emotional support
  • Crisis intervention
  • Safety planning
  • Case documentation
  • Trauma-informed care
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Life skills facilitation
  • Culturally responsive treatment

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$32 - $34/hr
Location
San Jose, California
Posted
Aug 11, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Seneca Family of Agencies

For more than four decades, Seneca has offered a simple promise to each youth and every family we serve: No matter how profound the difficulties you face, we will be with you every step of the way. Today, Seneca provides a broad range of mental health, education, foster care,...

Salary listed on 8 jobs
IndustryMental Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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In California, youth stabilization roles often draw steady demand from programs serving children and teens with behavioral or crisis-support needs. These positions can be competitive because employers typically look for both direct experience and flexibility for swing shift work, including on-call coverage, plus a valid driver’s license and clean driving record. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your experience matches the education and shift expectations before applying.

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