Awake Overnight Youth Stabilization Specialist

Recruitment began on December 19, 2025

and the job listing Expires on January 19, 2026

If you are passionate about stabilizing, creating a positive impact, and empowering youth; we encourage you to apply! Join a dedicated team of professionals at Seneca’s Welcoming Center today.

In this vital role, you’ll make a meaningful difference in the lives of youth ages 0 – 17 at our Welcoming Center! You will help create a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where every young person can find stability and hope. As the Awake Overnight Youth Stabilization Specialist, you will ensure youth safety with regular overnight check-ins, provide calm and compassionate crisis intervention, and guide youth through challenges.

The Welcoming Center is a nurturing, home-like receiving facility dedicated to supporting children and youth in Santa Clara County who face the challenges of placement disruption. Our multi-disciplinary team offers safety, care, comfort, and therapeutic support around the clock, ensuring that young people receive the immediate attention they need, 24/7. We serve young individuals who have recently been removed from their homes, are returning after an elopement, or have experienced a sudden loss of placement.

Upon arrival, children and youth are greeted by empathetic and well-trained therapists and counselors. These professionals create a calm and stable environment, carefully assessing each individual’s unique needs while working to secure appropriate placement.

Seneca Family of Agencies has been nominated among the Bay Area’s Top Workplaces 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 to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.

• Must stay up all night and do bed checks on clients every 15-30 minutes
• Provide behavioral and crisis stabilization services utilizing Seneca’s behavioral model to ensure the safety of the youth
• Facilitate a life skills group and assist in developing services, strategies, interventions and activities to support the youth across different environments
• Supervise youth across different environments, providing supervision for visits with family when necessary
• Plan and lead community-based activities for youth (may include families)
• Engage the youth in therapeutic activities and projects as well as educational activities
• Participate in an on-call rotation as needed to support the safety and supervision of youth
• Complete daily progress notes and incident reports with accuracy and in a timely manner

• Education/Experience Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree + 1 year of experience OR
  • Associate degree or equivalent + 2 years 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
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and insurability through Seneca Family of Agencies’ insurance policy
• TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements

• Bilingual Spanish skill set
• Experience working with youth and families with complex and enduring needs

• Full-time; night shift
  • Sunday, 7pm – 7am;
    Monday – Wednesday, 11pm – 8am
• On-call; scheduled ahead of time
  • 1 shift every 4 weeks, 7am – 7pm

• Starting at $30.90 – $33.40 per hour, commensurate with experience
  • Additional compensation provided upon passing bilingual language proficiency exam
  • Salary increases each year
• Stipends provided to staff members participating in the emergency on-call shifts
• 5 weeks of Paid Time off and 11 Paid Holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, fertility coverage
• Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
• Scholarship opportunities, ongoing training, and professional development opportunities
• Promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington