DBT Coach

Company: First Place for Youth
Location: San Jose
Posted on: March 6, 2026

Job Description:

First Place For Youth-Join Our Team Video!Are you dedicated to empowering and supporting youth, regardless of their background? We're searching for passionate individuals to make a positive impact on the lives of foster youth. Become an integral part of their transformative journey and join the First Place for Youth team. About First Place for Youth, We’re a leading non-profit organization dedicated to supporting foster youth in their transition to adulthood, with a focus on education, employment, and housing. We believe that all young people deserve the opportunity to thrive and lead successful, independent lives. Our comprehensive programs empower foster youth to overcome the unique challenges they face and build the skills, confidence, and connections they need to succeed. Why Work at First Place For Youth: Meaningful Impact: Help to transform the lives of foster youth on the cusp of adulthood. Your role will support them in their journey to conquer challenges, achieve independence, and fulfill their aspirations.Innovative Approach: We thrive on innovation, pushing the boundaries of foster care support. Your voice here matters, and you’ll contribute to programs that redefine the futures of these young lives.Collaborative and Supportive Environment: Embrace a dynamic and supportive workplace, where every team member is valued. Together, we're a force dedicated to uplifting youth. Expect professional growth, fueled by teamwork and collaboration.Comprehensive Benefits: We value the well-being of our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package. From health and wellness benefits to retirement plans, we ensure that our team members are taken care of so they can focus on their important work supporting foster youth.Culture of Diversity and Inclusion: We celebrate diversity in every form. At First Place for Youth, inclusivity reigns, creating a workplace where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered.POSITION SUMMARY: The DBT coach serves youth that are enrolled in our SCC My First-Place program. The DBT Coach assess youth needs, provide skills coaching and intensive case management services, and coordinate services in the community that are intended to address outcomes in the four areas education/employment, housing, social/emotional wellbeing, and permanent connections. The DBT Coach will be intensively trained in the Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) model and facilitate weekly skills groups and coaching for DBT participants. The DBT Coach builds relationships and facilitates a team-based approach among all the organizations and staff who are engaged in the youth’s support team. Successful DBT Coach’s understand how to motivate, influence, and mentor youth and young adults to achieve goals while launching adult lives from foster care. This position is required to work onsite and in the community Monday – Friday. DUTIES RESPONSIBILITIES: Client Services Facilitates weekly DBT skills groups and provides DBT coaching. Provides direct support, coaching, mentoring and intervention to increase youth self-sufficiency and goal attainment through weekly case management meetings with youth. Coordinates youth support team of service providers, family, and other natural supports to ensure youth have necessary resource and supports to address needs. Develops partnership strategy with each youth to develop creative ways for youth to practice and strengthen their independent living skills. Provides clinical leadership to multi-disciplinary teams consisting of youth, family and other natural supporters, county case managers, and external partners to ensure seamless and effective service delivery. Organizes, schedules, and facilitates youth and team meetings. Provides on-going assessment of youth well-being and develops plans to ensure safety and deescalate crisis as needed. Keeps key team members informed and communicating. Participates on a rotating basis to provide on-call coverage including DBT on-call coaching. Provides crisis counseling as needed. Perform related work as required. Administrative Completes documentation including but not limited to Care and Services plans, needs assessments, and progress notes. Ensures all needed paperwork and consents are completed for each client at time of entry. Participates in agency committee as assigned. Provides on-going orientation and training to staff as assigned. Other duties as needed and assigned. Qualifications: Master's Degree in Social Welfare, Psychology, or equivalent required. Must be eligible to register with BBS as an ASW, MFTi, or LPCi and working toward professional licensure. A strong dedication to cultural competency that creates conditions that remove barriers and increase a sense of belonging. License preferred. Experience working with transition age youth with complex presentations including chronic trauma preferred. Experience does not substitute for professional degree and certification. Must be comfortable working in community settings. Excellent communication skills, professional demeanor, sound judgment, and strong organizational skills.Must be able to pass a Community Care Licensing background check.Attention to detail – Ability to work with high level of detail, documents and products are well thought out and clear, database is organized and up to date.Must have a car, a valid CA driver’s license and auto insurance. Computer skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Project and Outlook. Experience with database systems. Availability for occasional evening and weekend work and some travel as needed. Benefits 15 days of vacation time in the first year12 days of sick time2 floating holidays15 paid holidaysEmployee’s choice of Kaiser or UCH HMO/PPO with up to 90% of the premium covered by First Place on certain plansPrincipal dental and vision coverage with up to 90% of the premium covered by First PlaceHealthcare and Dependent care FSA plansPrincipal basic life and voluntary life insurance coverageEmployee Assistance Program401(k) retirement savings plan Paid sabbatical*We do not offer relocation assistance Local candidates preferred *Pay will be determined based on Education and Experience. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of transition age foster youth and want to join a dynamic and impactful organization, we invite you to apply. Together, let's empower transition age foster youth to achieve their dreams and build a brighter future. To learn more about First Place For Youth and view our current job openings, please visit our website at www.firstplaceforyouth.org/careers. We are unable to sponsor work visas now or in the future. First Place will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and applicable law. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the California Civil Rights Department Fair Chance Act webpage or reviewing this guidance provide by the City of San Francisco. For additional information regarding your rights, please also review the Summary of Your Rights Under the FCRA. Compensation details: 70965-74700 Yearly Salary PI7b1acadab67a-25448-39481854

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