FRED FINCH YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES
Employment Specialist STAY (Finance)
B.A. Degree from accredited college or university or equivalent years of related work experience.Demonstrated understanding of the developmental milestones of children, youth, or young adults to provide to provide care, treatment and services.
Demonstrated cultural responsiveness in working with diverse families and communities.
Demonstrated understanding of the developmental milestones of children, youth, or young adults to provide to provide care, treatment and services.
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.
Valid California Driver's License is required with a clean driving record or ability to obtain within 10 days after hire.
Basic computer and keyboarding competence with the ability to use Microsoft Office Suite.
Must have access to dependable transportation and personal car insurance, meeting minimum liability coverage required for position
Preferred:
A minimum of two (2) years post-college experience working with or providing mental health counseling to teens or transition age youth living with mental illness, developmental/intellectual disability, and/or severe emotional disturbance, often with unstable housing situations.
Experience delivering career development, job development, or vocational services.
One or more years of experience working with socioeconomically and culturally diverse populations.
Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Knowledge of employment, educational, and healthcare resources in Alameda or Contra Costa County.
Fluency in prevailing language(s) of the community.
M.A. Degree in relevant field.
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