Per Diem Residential Youth Advocate

We are currently seeking a  Per Diem –  Residential Youth Advocate for our Providence Place program located in Jersey City, NJ. (Will work 19 hours or less a week – hours/schedule will vary each week dependent on needs of the program.)

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.

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CURRENT EMPLOYEES:
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AGENCY MISSION:
In response to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, Catholic Charities, as a ministry of the Archdiocese of Newark, serves the poor and marginalized and advocates for their needs in order to promote the inherent dignity and worth of all people without regard to race, religion, or culture.