Per Diem Residential Youth Advocate

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark•Jersey City, NJ

125d•Onsite

About The Position

Providence Place is a psychiatric community home for females, aged 15-17, referred from the State Children’s System of Care. This role functions as a coach, mentor, teacher, and advocate for youth in the program, providing supervision and implementing program activities. The advocate ensures program schedules, rules, and regulations are maintained, and the safety and security of the youth and facility are upheld. Responsibilities include completing required documentation, working with youth in various situations (residents, community, household activities), and providing supervision and accountability for the care, safety, and well-being of minors.

Requirements

Valid NJ driver's license
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
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
An Associate's or Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in social work, psychology or a related field

Nice To Haves

Experience in a residential setting working with adolescents and young adults with psychiatric diagnosis.
Experience working with the Children's System of Care
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a larger treatment team.

Responsibilities

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.
Supervise and maintain accountability for the care, safety and well-being of minors