Job Details
Job Location
Campus – Camarillo, CA
Position Type
Full Time
Salary Range
$17.00 – $24.00 Hourly
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Nonprofit – Social Services
Wage band range $17.00 – $24.00 per hour
Starting pay is typically around $18.00 – $19.00 per hour; however, starting pay is ultimately determined by the scope of the position, the candidate’s relevant experience, and internal equity.
Under the direction of the Stepping Stones Program Supervisor is to provide support, encouragement and leadership to the emerging adults that will be residing in the Stepping Stones Transitional Living Houses. The ILS SPECIALIST will empower the residents to grow and develop as good citizens and independent thinkers. The ILS SPECIALIST helps to facilitate a positive living environment.
Monday-Friday 8a-5p
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (illustrated by typical activities):
- Welcomes and interacts with emerging adults ages 18 up to 21, who will be residing in the transitional living homes, both single individuals and those with children. Engages youth in a life skills inventory to help understand their strengths and needs.
- Acts as a role model with regards to policies, conduct and tolerance of personal differences; engaging in relational repair as needed
- Provide a home-like atmosphere while also ensuring programmatic expectations. The ILS SPECIALIST will encourage responsibility, empowerment, and model a kind and caring approach.
- The ILS SPECIALIST may be expected to give tours and provide information to callers and walk-ins and assist in interviewing prospective residents.
- The ILS SPECIALIST will be able to hold residents accountable for their behavior, enforce program rules and expectations, and assist residents in creating an environment of cooperation and respect.
- The ILS SPECIALIST may have to mediate resident conflicts, utilizing and adjusting the Shared Living Agreement.
- The ILS SPECIALIST will work with TYS staff to report any resident safety concerns.
- The ILS SPECIALIST will be able to engage the residents to establish and build rapport through a strength-based approach. The ILS SPECIALIST will support the residents in carrying out individual goals on their Transitional Independent Living Plan (TILP) and Shared Living Agreement.
- Will hold house meetings as needed to meet the needs of the residents as they work towards a collaborative co-existence.
- ILS SPECIALIST will be able to suggest and help residents fine-tune appropriate living skills to aid positive peer interactions, parenting skills, self-care skills etc.
- The ILS SPECIALIST may need to utilize crisis intervention techniques or call the necessary mental health or law enforcement personal. The ILS SPECIALIST also fills out incident reports as needed.
- Perform other duties as required.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- High School education, Bachelors degree desired, at least 4 years of direct service work experience with severally emotionally disturbed (SED) youth and emerging adults ages 14-24 is highly desirable.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to manage several projects at a time.
- Able to think flexibly and work in the grey.
Parenting Skills: Experience with infants/toddlers and has parenting skills or willing to learn and model these skills.
Language Skills: Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish). Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and Maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, percentages, and ratios.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to utilize rational decision making that is based on the best interest of transitional-age youth and the population we serve.
Casa Pacifica Offers:
- Competitive Wages
- Comprehensive Benefits package, including 401k with up to 5% fully vested employer matching contributions made after first year of service
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance options
- Flexible Spending and Dependent care programs
- Excellent Training opportunities
- Education/Tuition Assistance programs
- Discount Gym and Wellness options
- Group Discount Pet Insurance
- Aflac Critical Illness, Accidental & Dental supplemental plan options
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free Confidential Crisis Line 24/7 (365 days a year)
- 4 face-to-face or telephonic sessions per issue, i.e.,
- Stress, Anxiety, Depression
- Life transitions
- Grief and Loss
- Divorce
- Conflict Resolution
- Substance Abuse
- Work-Life Counseling
- Free Legal and Financial Consultations
- Identity Theft Recovery Services
Casa Pacifica restores hope, enhances resilience, and strengthens community connections for children, young adults, and families.
We are a diverse and inclusive team providing excellent services to all our communities. Our team members are empowered to share their identities, ideas, and perspectives. A culture built on diversity, equity and inclusivity is essential to creating a safe and healing environment at Casa Pacifica.
Casa Pacifica is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer; all applicants will be given full consideration under state, local, and federal law.