Youth Stabilization Specialist - Night Shift

Job Category

Direct Care

YOUTH
002069

485 N 1st Street, San Jose, CA 95112, USA

$30.90 - $33.40 per hour. Estimated range; final offers based on skill set, experience, location and other factors.

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.

This role is projected to start September/October 2026.

You’ll help create a safe, structured, and nurturing environment that promotes emotional, behavioral, and social growth. Our Youth Stabilization Specialists navigate joy, crisis work, and facilitate life skills. Utilize your skills to see the change in the clients we serve.

This is a permanent night shift position without opportunity to move to daytime shift.

• 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.

Required

• Education/
  
  Experience:
  
  Bachelor’s degree + 1 year of experience OR Associate degree + 2 years of applicable experience OR High school diploma/GED + 3 years of applicable experience
  .
• Relevant experience may 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.
• At least 21 years old.
• TB test clearance, fingerprinting clearance, and any other state/federal licensing or certification requirements.

Preferred

• Experience providing care in a trauma‑informed, culturally responsive environment.
• Skill in resolving crisis by utilizing effective crisis communication skills.

• Full‑time overnight shift:
  • Sun: 7 pm‑7 am, Mon‑Wed: 11 pm‑8 am
  • Wed‑Fri: 11 pm‑8 am, Sat: 7 pm‑7 am
• Rotating on‑call system, 1–2 times a month.
• This role is projected to start September/October 2026.

• Starting at $30.90 – $33.40 per hour. Actual salary depends on experience; increases each year.
• Additional compensation provided upon passing a bilingual language proficiency exam.
• Stipends provided to staff members participating in the emergency on‑call shifts.
• Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverage.
• Long‑term disability, family leave, and life insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Employer‑paid employee assistance plan.
• 5 weeks of paid time off and holiday pay for required holiday shifts.
• Scholarship opportunities, ongoing training, and professional development.
• Promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington.

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