Rachel Y.

Youth Advocate @First Place for Youth

Los Angeles, CA, US

Develops partnership strategy with each youth, Provides clinical leadership to multi-disciplinary teams consisting of youth, family and other natural supporters, county case managers, Employment and Education Specialists, Housing Specialists, and Intake Specialists to ensure seamless and effective service delivery, Provides on-going assessment of youth well-being and develops plans to ensure safety, Provides direct support, coaching, mentoring and intervention to increase youth self-sufficiency and goal attainment, Provides crisis counseling as needed, Collaborates with community providers including county workers, courts, professionals, vocational and independent living skills programs, schools, family members and significant others.