Southern California

We are hiring for a FT temp to hire, M – F basic business hours (could include some evenings) to work with TAY in LA County. The Youth Advocate is responsible for case management, psycho-social assessment, development and implementation of intervention strategies. The YA provides clinical leadership to multi-disciplinary team and direct youth supports and coaching to support each youth to achieve goals of housing stability, sustainable and sustaining employment, and educational achievement. The YA is active in developing, supporting and implementing an individualized, strength based, culturally competent, youth-centered approach. Successful YA’s understand how to motivate, influence, and mentor young adults to achieve goals while launching adult lives from foster care. Caseload is 15. Candidate must have MSW, MA, MS and must have prior FFA or TAY experience. A car is required and must be able to clear Livescan. Position starts within a few weeks and can be temp to hire.