The Role
Provides case management, counseling, life-skills and job-readiness instruction to transitional-aged youth ages 18–25. Helps youth develop independent-living plans, access community resources, obtain identification documents, use public transportation, secure housing, pursue higher education, and transition to self-sufficiency. Documents services, attends supervision, follows licensing and agency requirements, and reports serious incidents and sensitive situations.
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Description
- Counsel and support Transitional Aged Youth (TAY) (THPP-NMD 18-21 and THP+ 21-25) in developing basic like skills, identifying community resources, and planning for their own self-sufficiency.
Essential Duties:
- Acquires, maintains, teaches and demonstrates knowledge of Continuum of Care, Shared Core Practice Model, evidence-based practices, and trauma-informed care and maintains a professional environment that is consistent with Title 22, licensing regulations, and established agency policies.
- Assist Transitional Aged Youth to develop Transitional Independent Living Plan (TILP), Shared Living Agreement (SLA); and other required plans depending on program.
- Provide individual and group instruction in basic life skills.
- Provide individual and group instruction in job-readiness.
- Assist Transitional Aged Youth in identifying and accessing resources in their home community.
- Assist Transitional Aged Youth in obtaining documents such as birth certificates, ID cards, etc.
- Instruct and support young adult’s access to public transportation.
- Assist Transitional Aged Youth n obtaining safe and appropriate housing.
- Assist and provide education to Transitional Aged Youth about higher education opportunities.
- Encourage and support Transitional Aged Youth transition to independence in accordance with their TILP.
- Meet with Transitional Aged Youth for face to face case management services or schedule regular contact meetings as outlined per agency and Community Care Licensing standards.
- Present psychosocial needs, strengths and concerns of Transitional Aged Youth during supervision.
- Report all serious incidents, allegations, grievances, and sensitive situations to Transitional Housing Program Director immediately.
Requirements
- BA/BS in related field required, as is a minimum of two years working directly with Transitional Aged Youth. Working with special needs populations such as pregnant/parenting or Transitional Aged Youth with mental illness, behavioral problems, and/or system-involved strongly preferred.
- Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted California driver’s license and current vehicle insurance.
- Must be able to understand and follow policy and procedures.
- Must be able to document services, incidents, and other required forms/documents.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field
- At least two years of direct experience working with Transitional Aged Youth
- Experience with special-needs populations, including pregnant or parenting youth or youth with mental illness, behavioral problems, or system involvement
- Valid, unrestricted California driver’s license
- Current vehicle insurance
- Ability to understand and follow policies and procedures
- Ability to document services, incidents, and required forms or documents
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The Company
What We Do
Florence Crittenton Services of Orange County Inc. is a nonprofit that delivers trauma‑responsive programs for children, youth and families, providing behavioral health care, safe shelter, foster care, supportive and transitional housing, and individualized services. The agency operates residential programs, counseling and wraparound supports to help survivors of abuse or neglect heal, strengthen families, and achieve long‑term stability and wellbeing.
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