FRED FINCH YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES
Peer Mentor (Finance)
Experience as a consumer of services: social services, mental health, residential treatment or group home placements, foster care services, wraparound services, community resources and educational services for youth with special needs.
Prior youth advocacy experience desirable.
Demonstrated ability to utilize de-escalation techniques that align with the trauma informed care model as part of intervention strategy for working with participants in crisis who are responding to triggers/stressors and/or demonstrating early indicators of distress.
Demonstrated cultural responsiveness in working with diverse families and
Basic computer and keyboarding competence with the ability to use Microsoft Office Suite and/or competency with electronic clinical documentation
Clean driving record; current CA Driver's License or ability to obtain within 10 days after hire.
Must have access to dependable transportation and personal car insurance, meeting minimum liability coverage required for position if driving for work or transporting participants.
Preferred
Fluency in prevailing language(s) of the community served.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands and work environment 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 to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet and, at all times, maintained within safe California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (CAL/OSHA) standards.
Communication:
Communicates clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing, with co-workers, supervisors, and youth.
Prepares clearly and concisely written reports and summaries.
Must be able to comprehend, follow, and clearly convey instructions to others
Must be computer proficient and be able to work on a computer for up to 20 hours per week.
Physical Activities:
Possesses the ability to actively supervise participant recreational activities, including noncompetitive sports.
Must be able to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer
Must be able to bend, lift as much as 25 lbs., and walk up to a mile at one time.
Must be licensed and have the ability and skill to drive cars, vans, or other vehicles. May require driving up to 4 (four) hours at a time.
Must be able to respond quickly to emergencies, and to learn and implement self-defense maneuvers, and to physically monitor youth to ensure they don't hurt themselves or others. Job may be dangerous if the individual cannot assess and avoid threats posed by youth.