Primary Youth Advisor - Newark, United States - Covenant House New Jersey

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    Full time
    Description
    To provide direct, individualized, supportive care to youth who utilize the Youth Engagement Center.

    Duties and responsibilities
    • 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
    Required Experience:
    • 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
    Benefits:
    • Medical
    • Dental
    • Vision
    • 403B Retirement Plan
    • Paid Time Off (Holiday, Vacation, Sick & Personal days )