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Description
SCO’s Forward Journey Initiative, the Youth LifeSet Specialist implement the
LifeSet model, which addresses the needs
of young people 17-22 who are transitioning out of foster care and need
individualized skill development and support to transition successfully into
adulthood. The Specialist supports youth obtain and maintain safe and suitable
housing, continue their education, learn independent living skills, obtain and
maintain employment, build a support system, and remain free from legal
involvement.
LifeSet
Model Components include :
Low caseloads- each specialist works with 8-10 youth.Community-based- specialists meet with young people wherever it is best for them (e.
g. home, school, community).Intensive- minimum of one face to face session per week; 24 / 7 on call.Systemic approach- incorporates multiple aspects of the youth’s natural ecology (e.
g. community, peers, family, and school).Time-limited (9-12 months) - youth driven services with program completion dictated by youth demonstrating new skills and stability and success achieving youth-identified goals.
Comprehensive- addressing the full range of a youth’s needs and goals (e.g. academic, career, housing, relationships).
The Specialist
provides individual services to 8-10 youth in the home and community setting to
assist the youth transition to adulthood.
The Specialist meets a minimum of one time per week face to face with
the youth and provides additional support via phone, text, or in person as
needed. When indicated, the Specialist
may see a youth daily to ensure safety and stability. Additionally, the LifeSet Specialist is
directly responsible for all interventions associated with the youth and their
family. This includes case management
and collaboration with external key stakeholders and referral sources, such as
probation, child welfare workers, therapists, etc. The Specialist conducts
ongoing assessment of the youth’s needs from a strength-focused, solution-based
perspective, and develops service plans on a monthly basis. The Specialist also
documents all service contacts with the youth (within 7 days of contact). The Specialist attends all meetings related
to the youth and / or family with the purpose of gathering information specific
to intervention development and advocating in the best interest of the youth’s long-term
stability. The Specialist is on call
24 / 7 and expected to respond in person at any time when it is determined to be
necessary. In addition, the Specialist attends and actively participates in
individual and team supervision sessions and trainings. The Specialist is
expected to adhere to all ethical and legal guidelines, including
confidentiality and mandated reporting
SCO Family of Services is an equal employment
opportunity employer.
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