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Top 3 Reasons to Work at San Diego Youth Services
Mission-Driven Work
Our staff empower youth to thrive by meeting their basic needs and providing lifelong skills for self-sufficiency and achieving their life ambitions. Our vision is to create a world where all youth have equal opportunities to achieve their goals and make their dreams a reality.
Growth Opportunties
Staff development is a priority for us. We offer a multitude of trainings on topics such as leadership development, DEI, cultural competency and more. Thanks to a grant, we are directly contributing $120,000 to staff to fund their educational goals.
Impact Your Community
At San Diego Youth Services, you can make a direct, positive impact on San Diego's youth. Our focus on outcomes is a vital part of determining how we meet our mission. Take a look at our community impact report and statistics to see how we're doing.
Hear from Our Employees
"SDYS has been such an amazing place to work for! One of my favorite things about working here include meeting all the wonderful, passionate and dedicated individuals who all contribute to support our youth and families. It's been great creating experiences and memories with everyone here."
- Haley Veniegas, Director of Services
"I have recently stepped into a new role coordinating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for one of the biggest non-profits in my city who serves homeless youth, former foster youth, specifically serving about 17,000 youth in a year in San Diego. I have a unique perspective and passion when working with, coaching, or mentoring young adults."
- Nicole Chung, Youth and Cultural Specialist
"I started 21 years ago as a volunteer with SDYS. What makes me stay is being with an agency that supports its youth's growth and development. This, combined with the staff I have worked with and met over the years, working together and helping one another to help support positive growth."
- Taylor Houston, Program Manager of the LGBTQ+ Safe Stay Wellness Center
Employee Benefits
Competitive Salary
Offering competitive nonprofit pay scaled to San Diego cost of living.
Paid Time Off & Holidays
Up to 27 days of paid time off (18 days for new hires), 14.5 holidays plus 2 full personal holidays annually.
Retirement savings plan (403b)
Up to 2% employer match immediately available.
Medical, Dental & Vision
Affordable plan options for full- and part-time employees, with medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts. Stipend for waived benefits.
Additional Insurance
Employee-paid: life insurance, long term disability, AD&D. Voluntary: accident, critical illness, voluntary life, hospital indemnity, short-term disability.
Employer Paid Employee Assistance
Confidential mental health services available to all staff members 24 hours per day.
Career Training
Employer paid internal and external career enhancing professional training.
Clinical Supervision
Clinical licensure hours available during work hours.
Educational Assistance
Provided to eligible and approved direct service staff via a grant from the state of California.
We Are a Public Service Forgiveness Loan Employer
We are committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
SDYS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
Clearances are to be paid up front by prospective staff members and are eligible for reimbursement:
- In compliance with the Immigration and Nationality Act as amended, all new employees must verify their eligibility to work in the United States.
- Background check (regular or CCL)
- Drug screening
- Tuberculosis screening
- Reference checks
- Driving clearances, if required by program of interest
For questions about current job openings, please contact our Human Resources team at hr@sdyouthservices.org.
We are thrilled to share that San Diego Youth Services is now officially recognized as a Kindness Certified Company!
We are proud and excited to join other like-minded companies to show our leadership, make a commitment to kindness and take tangible actions to be good to our people, community, planet and world.