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This Year Honoring Emancipated Youth received close to 50 nominations for the Foster Youth Leadership Awards! Out of the 50 nominated 30 youths were selected based on their examples of leadership, outstanding achievement, and service to their community and peers.

2010 Honorees:

• Ashley Amerson
• Angel Allen
• Brandy Wright
• Candis Baxter
• Clariyon Clark
• Daniel Castrillo
• Dorian Swisher
• Ernestine Wilson
• Gesan Woods
• Janae Jones
• Jessica Howard
• Jesus Cardoza
• Jewel Buchanan Boone
• Kiara Bowling
• Lacou Filpse
• Leticia Miller
• Malena Stoney
• Marcel Howard
• Maria Guadalupe
• Nichole Hudley
• Nuualofa aka: Jr. Sepulona
• Odessa Powers
• Ramon Cutlingson
• Shavon Alexander
• Shavonte Keaton
• Tanashati Anderson
• Tee Tagor
• Tiffany Brown
• Valerie Seusou
• Vernita Hubbard

What: Join social welfare professionals, educators, and others who work closely with local foster care youth as they celebrate resiliency in San Francisco’s current and former foster youth. Youth in foster care face incredible challenges and need the support of friends, family, and the community. Make a difference in the life of a young person!  Show them you believe in their strength by honoring them at this celebration.

Why: Many foster youth are not able to make successful transitions out of the social welfare system and into adulthood. In addition, negative media and statistics are often discouraging to productive foster youth who live a life contrary to what is portrayed Therefore, the aforementioned organizations feel it is important to congratulate and encourage foster youth in a public arena to continue their good works.

When: Friday, May 21, 2010 from 6-9pm

Where: Born Auditorium

170 Otis (by Mission and Duboce)

San Francisco, CA

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POSITION SUMMARY:
Provide overall assistance with Project Independence participants including: assessment and enrollment, housing assistance, case management and all other activities needed to support participants on an individualized basis.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Pre-screen potential participants for Project Independence.
• Assess and enroll applicants into the program which includes face-to-face meetings with all applicants.
• Review and verify all supporting documentation.
• Assist participants in maintaining stable housing by providing tenant/ landlord liaison support.
• Assist with housing placement, maintenance coordination, and general communication around housing needs.
• Develop Individualized Service Plans for all participants.
• Prepare written applicant assessment reports.
• Deliver case management services, including but not limited to weekly personal contact, periodic home visits, monitoring of educational progress, income certifications, and referrals to adjunct services.
• Assistance with financial, career planning, and job search preparation.
• Advocate for participants with employers, educators, and other service providers.
• Attend mandatory meetings and case-conferencing sessions.
• Network with other community service organizations and local government
• Prepare quarterly, annual, and programmatic reports as requested.
• Maintain and secure comprehensive case files.
• Provide assistance to the Supportive Housing Director as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• MSW preferred. BA Social Work or related field required.
• A minimum of one year of experience working with transitional age youth, homeless individuals/ families, or extremely low income populations.
• Ability to maintain accurate client/service documentation.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent engagement skills with program participants.
• Initiative, flexibility, capacity to respond effectively in stressful/crisis situations.
• Experience with community networking and resource building.
• Reliable transportation and clean DMV record required.
• Willingness to be flexible with work schedule.

email Hr@abodeservices.org for more information or to submit an application

Notice: This description is to be used as a guide only. It does not constitute a contract, commitment or promise of any kind. Abode Services reserves the right to change, add, delete, upgrade or downgrade the position as dictated by business necessity at anytime with or without notice.

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