Primary Youth Advisor Day/Swing Shift - Newark, United States - Covenant House New Jersey

Description

To provide direct, individualized, supportive care to youth who utilize the Youth Engagement Center (YEC).

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: Tuesday 7:30 am-3:30 pm (DLC Day), Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday 2:30 pm-10:30 pm; Days Off: Wednesday & Thursday

Experience and Skills

• 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 driver's license with an insurable record
• Willing to travel between Covenant House sites
• Spanish Speaking Preferred

Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, 403B (Retirement Plan), Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal, Holiday)