Youth Advisor - Per-Diem/Swing Shift

About the role

The Youth Advisor per diem position at Covenant House New Jersey provides direct, individualized, supportive care to youth utilizing the Crisis Residential Program and Community Service Center. Responsibilities include assisting in the development, implementation, and evaluation of client goal plans, participating in team case management, case review, transition, and team meetings, supervising all youth activities, motivating youth, ensuring a safe, healthy environment that reflects Covenant House principles, escorting youth to external activities, facilitating and monitoring group support services, documenting all client interactions, caseload progress, and outside agency contact, and ensuring allocation and documentation of petty cash, youth savings, and resources.

Responsibilities

• Aid 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 that 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 interactions, 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

Requirements

Must have a valid NJ driver's license and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field
• At least one year of experience working with youth in a residential setting
• Experience in case management and team coordination
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Knowledge of youth development and trauma-informed care
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office

Pay

$18.16 per hour

Schedule

Swing shift: 2:30 PM - 10:30 PM or 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM