Group Facilitator
Company: SBCS Corporation
Location: San Diego
Posted on: September 20, 2024
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Job Description:
Department: Youth Prevention & InterventionProgram: Youth
Development AcademyStatus: Regular Full Time, non-exemptSchedule:
Schedule includes Saturdays and evening hours up to 8 p.m. and as
needed for staff coverage.Hourly rate: $24 per hourLocation: East
Mesa Juvenile Detention Facility# of Openings: 1Who we areSBCS
(formerly South Bay Community Services) transforms communities to
support the well-being and prosperity of children, youth, and
families. For more than 50 years, we've worked throughout San Diego
to provide safe shelter, transitional housing, intervention
prevention programs, mental health support, and many other services
that meet the ever-changing needs of our communities.Our
organization is dedicated to offering high-quality services and
ensuring all services align with the community's needs. To best
serve our communities, SBCS partners with various grassroots
organizations throughout California to develop innovative
strategies that enhance services, empower clients, and ensure that
culturally appropriate and trauma-informed care is offered. SBCS
provides a wide range of services tailored to meet each client's
unique needs. At SBCS, our client-centered approach highlights the
importance of respect, empathy, and compassion when interacting
with all community members. About YOUYou are an advocate and
champion of nurturing communities where families can pursue their
dreams and fulfill their potential. You are dedicated to and
energized by engaging directly with individuals and communities.
You care deeply about the well-being and prosperity of ALL children
and youth throughout San Diego.You want to become a part of an
energetic and effective team, and contribute your expertise,
creativity, and insights to a unique role encompassing program
management, development, and direct counseling services for at-risk
children, adolescents, and families. About our organizationSBCS is
home to a committed team of 470 dedicated employees and volunteers
who diligently serve all of San Diego County. Having offered
services for 52 years, SBCS is committed to providing hope and
support for numerous young children, individuals, and families
facing adversity. With an annual budget of $68 million, SBCS
continues to be a beacon of assistance in the community.
Competitive and Sustainable Employee Pay Package:SBCS offers
competitive pay and additional benefits for full-time employees,
including generous vacation time, holidays, health, vision, dental,
flexible spending accounts, an employee assistance program,
discount programs, public service forgiveness loan, and an
excellent retirement plan with matching contributions.
Program:SBCS' Youth Development Academy (YDA) is a partnership with
San Diego County Probation Department to provide evidence informed,
pro-social, and developmentally appropriate programming to youth in
custody at East Mesa Juvenile Detention Facility. This program
serves youth ages 14- to 24-years old who have been committed to
long-term sentences for serious felony offenses. The Youth
Development Academy uses a trauma-informed, positive youth
development model to support the youth and families we serve while
in custody, and as they transition back to the community.
RESPONSIBILITIES:Under the supervision of the YDA Program
Coordinator & Program Director, the YDA Group Facilitator is
responsible for providing group services to youth in the YDA at
East Mesa Juvenile Detention Facility. The YDA Group Facilitator
will be responsible for facilitating evidence or promising based
groups to YDA youth. Services will be in keeping with agency goals,
objectives, mission, and style and provided within a team
framework. Associates are responsible for working with the team in
developing team goals and objectives and in meeting those goals and
objectives, including but not limited to:DUTIES:Facilitation of
daily, evidence-based groups for youth sentenced to YDA at East
Mesa Juvenile Detention Facility.Completes training, certification,
and successful implementation of various CBT-based group
curricula.Available to work non-traditional work hours, including
evenings up to 8pm and Saturdays to support staff
coverage.Maintains case records and client files in the Efforts to
Outcomes (ETO) database as required by SBCS and its funding
sources.Provides biweekly progress reports for all classes and
group sessions completed to support youth successfully completing
commitment programs.Participates in Multi-Disciplinary Team
meetings with other team members.Appropriate coordination of
contacts with Probation and other public and private organizations
and individuals, as necessary to effectively serve clients. (e.g.,
progress reports to referral sources, client referrals to other
agencies).Monthly statistical reports of services provided as
required by SBCS.Conducts outreach to target population in order to
effectively reach those in need of services.Participates in special
projects and activities as related to agency's goals and
objectives.Participates in agency special events, such as
fundraisers, annual meetings, and open houses.Crisis intervention
services, and referrals to telephone and walk in persons.Work
within a locked juvenile detention facility. Participates and
assists in implementing program components.Attend all agency
required meetings and trainings.Other duties as assigned.Bachelor's
Degree is in psychology, sociology, criminal justice, social work,
or closely related field OR a minimum of 2 years related experience
providing direct service to justice involved youth (14 to 24 years
old).Ability to work with a diverse cultural population.Experience
working with justice-involved youth highly recommended.Shared life
experience and/or relevant experience focused on youth and
transition aged youth involved in the justice system (ages 14-24)
highly desirable.Work within in an institutional setting to create
a therapeutic environment.Ability to work with a diverse
population, possess cultural sensitivity, and maintain appropriate
boundaries with clients.Condition of EmploymentEmployment may be
conditioned upon satisfactory completion of certain background
clearances which may include a Department of Justice criminal
background check requiring my fingerprints (Live Scan), screening
through the National Sex Offender Public Website, drug test,
tuberculosis (TB) test, and such additional clearances as may be
required under the program. Candidates/employees who have received
a conditional offer of employment will be required to undergo
testing for controlled substances, (including THC and CBD), in
accordance with the County of San Diego's drug and alcohol policy
and the federal Controlled Substances Act.Candidate is required to
have reliable transportation; therefore, the candidate must
successfully complete a motor history check. Candidate must also
possess and maintain a current valid California driver's license
and valid auto insurance policy. (Driving approximately 10% of the
time.) PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Mentally and emotionally: Ability to work
under deadlines, various projects and dealing with clients in
crisis and difficult situations.Must be able to remain in a
stationary position during shift. Moves throughout the building.
Moves, raises, or lowers (includes upward pulling) an object or
equipment up to 50 lbs. Transports an object, from 20 to 50 lbs.
across the facility, for various needs.Ability to exert force upon
an object so that the object moves away from the force. Ability to
exert force upon an object so that the object moves toward the
force (includes jerking) Ascending or descending stairs and ladders
when applicable. Body agility is emphasized. Balancing: Maintaining
body equilibrium to prevent falling when ascending, descending,
traversing. Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending
spine at the waist, requiring full use of the lower extremities and
back muscles. Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or
otherwise working with objects or office machinery. Communicating:
Expressing or exchanging ideas. Communicating is important for
those activities in which workers must impart information to
clients or to the public, and in those activities in which they
must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers
accurately, or quickly. The statements contained herein describe
the scope of the responsibility and essential functions of this
position but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive
listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties
as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's
right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job
at any time unless restricted by a negotiated
contract.Accessibility AccommodationSBCS is committed to providing
access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for
individuals with disabilities in employment, its services,
programs, and activities. Equal Employment OpportunityWe are an
equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic
information, parental status, national origin, disability status,
protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by
law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Program - Auxiliary aids and
services are available upon request to individuals with
disabilities.At-Will Employment StatusPlease note that all
employment with SBCS is at-will, which means your employment may be
terminated at any time by you or SBCS, without cause or advance
notice. The terms and conditions of any employment may also be
modified.PI59a1f416e9c9-25660-35605982
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