Community Liaison - IHBS

Overview

Youth Homes is Contra Costa’s leading provider of trauma-informed programs for foster youth. We focus on empowering current and former foster youth, young adults with complex behavioral health challenges, and under-resourced children at risk of entering the foster care system.

JOIN OUR TEAM, BE THE DIFFERENCE!

Youth Homes is seeking a Community Liaison who will join our team of dedicated providers to serve foster and at-risk youth. In this role you will deliver Intensive Home-Based Services (IHBS) to children and youth with emotional or behavioral challenges. The Liaison works across Contra Costa County in homes and community settings, providing strength-based interventions, supporting caregivers, and coordinating services through the Child and Family Team (CFT) framework.

This position is part of Youth Homes’ continuum of care and emphasizes trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and community-embedded practices. The starting pay for this full-time, non-exempt position is $23.42 - $24.59 per hour depending on experience.

• Provide individualized, strength-based interventions to improve youth functioning in home, school, and community settings.
• Build youth skills in self-regulation, communication, social engagement, academic achievement, and independent living.
• Deliver services in flexible settings—family homes, foster homes, schools, and other community locations, with evening and weekend availability.
• Collaborate with ICC Coordinators, therapists, child welfare, probation, school districts, and community-based organizations to ensure coordinated, integrated care.
• Participate in Child and Family Team (CFT) meetings and contribute to the development and ongoing monitoring of individualized treatment plans.
• Connect youth and families with relevant community resources, including housing support, recreational programs, tutoring, mentoring, and family resource centers.
• Represent Youth Homes at meetings, community events, and in cross-agency collaboration.
• Serve as a consistent field-based point of contact, maintaining engagement with families.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation in compliance with Medi-Cal Specialty Mental Health Services (SMHS) standards.
• Maintain up-to-date treatment plans, progress notes, and required Medi-Cal authorization materials.

• Associate's degree in behavioral science.
• Demonstrates cultural humility and a strong community-based practice orientation.
• Build effective relationships with families and community partners.
• Collaborates within interdisciplinary teams.
• Responds skillfully to crises with stabilization and de-escalation techniques.
• Maintains an organized, reliable, and flexible work style to meet the dynamic needs of youth and families.

• Bachelor's degree in behavioral science
• Experience working in youth and adolescent programs, or in school-based treatment programs
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills

• At least 21 years of age
• Must complete criminal background check, health screening and other state/federal licensing/certification requirements.
• Must have own/reliable transportation, personal auto insurance and a valid drvier's license with no restrictions.

We offer extensive training, day-to-day support, and a generous, comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical Insurance (Employer pays up to 90% of employee premiums and contributes towards the cost for dependents)
• Affordable Vision and Dental Plans
• Flexible Spending Account (Medical & Dependent Care)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance and AD&D (Employees)
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Identity Protection Plans
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet Insurance (Discounted Rates)
• Vacation, Sick, Holiday and Birthday Paid Time Off
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Company-Provided Cellphone/Computer
• Professional Development/Training

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Position Requirements

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Position Community Liaison - IHBS

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

EOE Statement

Youth Homes is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This position is currently accepting applications.