Full Time Residential Youth Advocate - Providence Place

at  Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark

Jersey City, NJ 07305, USA -

Start DateExpiry DateSalaryPosted OnExperienceSkillsTelecommuteSponsor Visa
Immediate03 Feb, 2025USD 18 Hourly03 Nov, 20241 year(s) or aboveChildren,Ged,Psychology,Young AdultsNoNo
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Description:

We are currently seeking a Full Time Residential Youth Advocate for our Providence Place program located in Jersey City, NJ.
Providence Place is a psychiatric community home for females, aged 15-17, referred from the State Children’s System of Care.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

  • Function as a coach, mentor, teacher and advocate for youth in the program, providing supervision and implementing program activities as directed
  • Ensure that the program schedule, rules and regulations are maintained and that the safety and security of the youth and the facility are maintained at all times
  • Complete all required documentation and reports as per program policies and procedures and licensing requirements
  • Work with youth in a variety of situations- e.g. in the residents as well as in the community and/or manage many different types of household activities including cooking, cleaning, homework assistance etc.
  • The job requires supervision and accountability for the care, safety and well-being of minors

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Valid NJ driver’s license Required plus one of the following

  • A high school diploma or GED and 1 to 3 years of experience working with children in a group setting, such as a coach, mentor, teacher, or advocate for children; OR
  • An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a field that is unrelated to social work or psychology and six months experience working with children in a group setting; OR
  • An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work, psychology or a related field

Preferred qualifications: Experience in a residential setting working with adolescents and young adults with psychiatric diagnosis. Experience working with the Children’s System of Care and demonstrated ability to work as part of a larger treatment team.

Responsibilities:

Please refer the Job description for details


REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Min:1.0Max:3.0 year(s)

Education Management

Pharma / Biotech / Healthcare / Medical / R&D

Education, Teaching

Diploma

A group setting such as a coach mentor teacher or advocate for children or

Proficient

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Jersey City, NJ 07305, USA