ABOUT US

First Place for Youth is the largest provider of housing and comprehensive services for transition-age foster youth in the state of California. We’re giving young people the tools, support, and opportunities they need to take control of their own lives and create the futures they want. We’ve built a 20+ year record of success, measured not just by the number of youth who walk through our doors, but by the outcomes they achieve.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF THE ILSP SPECIALIST

As the ILSP Specialist at First Place for Youth in San Francisco, you will be playing a critical role in supporting youth departing from foster care and are dealing with the excitement and rigors of uncertainty in adulthood. By working with social workers, attorneys, group home personnel, teachers, mental health clinicians, and administrators you will support your youth's goal to achieve critical youth objectives such as attaining a high school diploma, identifying permanent connections, enrolling in post-secondary education, and vocational opportunities.

BENEFITS

• Full-time position
• 15 days of vacation time in year one
• 12 days of sick time
• 2 flexible holidays
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid sabbatical
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Employee’s choice of Kaiser or UCH HMO/PPO
  • Up to 90% of premium covered by First Place
• Delta Dental Premium PPO
• VSP Vision
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Account
• Professional Development funds
• Fidelity 401K retirement savings plan - 4% match after one year

ABOUT YOU

• Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree in education or related field preferred.
• Fluency in Spanish required (reading, writing, and verbal)
• Three years of experience working with at-risk youth, preferably current and former foster youth preferred.
• One year of experience working with youth in career development and job placement capacities preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of education and employment resources for youth in the Bay Area.
• General knowledge of the issues facing transitioning foster youth.
• Experience in youth development model, asset-based relationship building, and experience in motivating youth.
• Good time management skills, including punctuality.
• Ability to work well under pressure, multi-task, and handle complex situations in a fast pace environment while maintaining good sense of humor, patience and tact.
• Must have a dependable car, valid driver’s license, and proof of insurance
• Must be able to pass a Community Care Licensing background check

If First Place for Youth is the organization you are looking for then apply today! Our team will be excited to meet you. Review the attached job description for position details.

www.firstplaceforyouth.org