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- Assist in the development, implementation and evaluation of client goal plans.
- Participate in team case management, case review, transition and team meetings.
- Supervise all youth activities. Motivate youth.
- Ensure a safe, healthy environment which reflects Covenant House principles.
- Escort youth to external activities.
- Facilitate and monitor group support services including meals, activities and sessions.
- Document information regarding all client interaction, caseload progress and outside agency contact.
- Complete all status and grant related documentation including census, intake and discharge, youth profiles and assessments.
- Ensure allocation and documentation of petty cash, youth savings, and resources.
- Ensures agency and youth cash and resources are safeguarded from loss or theft.
- Assists as needed with fundraising affairs and special events which may be conducted outside the employee's normal work schedule.
- Required to check company e-mail daily.
- All other duties assigned by management staff.
- Applicant Must be available to work the following schedule: Sunday 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM, Monday 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM (DLC), Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 7:30 AM- 3:30PM; Days Off: Friday & Saturday.
- Applicant MUST be fluent in Spanish
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a human service or related field preferred.
- Excellent communication and crisis management skills and the ability to handle physically challenging situations.
- Excellent assessment and judgment capabilities.
- Valid drivers license with an insurable record.
- Willing to travel between Covenant House sites
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 403B Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off (Holiday, Vacation, Sick & Personal days )
Primary Youth Advisor - Newark, United States - Covenant House New Jersey
Description
To provide direct, individualized, supportive care to youth who utilize the Youth Engagement Center.Duties and responsibilities