Seneca Family of Agencies·Monterey County, California
The Youth Stabilization Specialist provides continuous supervision, structure, and emotional support to youth within a residential therapeutic program. They implement behavioral support strategies, assist with life-skills development, and participate in crisis intervention and safety planning.
As the Youth Stabilization Specialist (YSS) you will inspire hope and positive change in the lives of the youth we serve by providing daily care, guidance, and supervision within a Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP).
As part of a trauma-informed, multi-disciplinary team, you will foster a safe, structured, and supportive environment where youth can develop emotionally, behaviorally, and socially while being treated with dignity and respect.
Are you ready to make a lasting impact by helping youth find hope, build resilience, and create a brighter future?
Apply today!
ABOUT MONTEREY COMPASS Seneca’s Monterey County's COMPASS Program provide short-term residential treatment for children and youth experiencing crises, ensuring timely support when it’s most needed.
Upon enrollment in the program, the Seneca teams work with the youth and support networks to assess the needs and strengths of the youth in order to develop the foundation goals that will drive treatment.
Comprehensive services include timely mental health assessments, crisis counseling, and linkage to long-term, sustainable support based on each client’s unique strengths and needs.
The ultimate goal is to provide mental health/crisis services, suicide prevention, decrease in placement changes and reduction of unnecessary psychiatric hospitalization.
ABOUT SENECA Seneca has been nominated among the Bay Area’s Top Workplaces [https://topworkplaces.com/company/seneca-family-of-agencie/bayarea/] for several consecutive years.
We’re committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities with a network of excellent mental health, community-based, and educational services.
We are committed to building a diverse staff.
Our programs deeply engage in conversations and training on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion [https://senecadei.wordpress.com/] to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.
Bilingual Spanish skill set
Critical thinking to meet client needs, and cooperative problem solving to achieve a common team goal.
Capacity to engage and develop rapport with youth, families, and community partners from a wide variety of racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
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Candidates must have at least a high school diploma or GED with two years of applicable experience, or an associate/bachelor degree. Applicants must be at least 21 years old, possess a valid driver's license, and be available for various shifts including overnight and on-call rotations.
Market context
In California, behavioral-health roles tied to substance use disorder counseling and case management are typically supported by ongoing community and treatment-program demand. These positions are competitive because employers often look for a high school diploma, at least 2 years of SUD counseling or case management experience, and current Registered or Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor status. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit and note that professional development and paid continuing education are listed as benefits.