Life Skills Specialist 078 at Catholic Charities Diocese of Metuchen
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861, USA -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jul, 25

Salary

55000.0

Posted On

07 Apr, 25

Experience

1 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Good communication skills

Industry

Hospital/Health Care

Description

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen (CCDOM), with more than 450 employees is a non-profit, social services agency with its mission, driven by Catholic social teaching, of providing quality services with dignity and respect to the poor, vulnerable and all people in need and partnering with families and communities to improve the quality of life. We serve more than 68,000 clients per year throughout Middlesex, Somerset, Hunterdon, and Warren counties in NJ.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • BA/BS in a social service field plus one year experience is required; MS preferred.
  • Bilingual preferred.
  • Work independent and with a team, strong organizational skills, knowledge of the community, and ability to advocate for youth.
  • 24/7 crisis response coverage required.
  • Acceptable driver’s license history.
Responsibilities
  • Provides services to address the needs of young people ages 17-22 who are transitioning out of resource home/foster care or are already living independently and need individualized skill development and support to transition successfully into adulthood.
  • Skill development may include obtaining and maintaining safe and stable housing, continuing their education, learning independent living skills, obtaining and maintaining employment, building a support system, and remaining free from legal involvement.
  • Specialists primarily work in the field and will have access to an agency vehicle, cell phone and laptop.
  • Specialists will be provided with training in an evidence-based model utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing and expected to adhere to this model throughout the intervention.
  • This position requires a flexible schedule.
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