Youth Development Specialist

7 days ago


New York, New York, United States Covenant House of NJ Full time
Job Title: Youth Advisor Swing Shift Temp

Covenant House of NJ is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Youth Advisor to join our team on a temporary basis. As a Youth Advisor, you will play a vital role in providing support and guidance to our youth, helping them to achieve their goals and reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Coach youth in the development of their success plans, working with them to explore current and future opportunities.
  • Build a supportive relationship with youth, encouraging them to find their voice and connect them to opportunities, experiences, and resources that enrich and enhance their lives.
  • Ensure the needs of the youth are met at all times, prioritizing safety while providing guardrails and maintaining a spirit of flexibility.
  • Create learning opportunities that offer youth voice, choice, and are adaptive.
  • Contribute to a dynamic atmosphere where youth can experience a supportive relationship.
  • Find opportunities to engage with youth in program spaces.
  • Participate in success plan meetings and daily community meetings.
  • Document information regarding all client interaction, caseload progress, and outside agency contact.
  • Complete all related documentation, including census, intake, assessments, and transition.
  • Ensure allocation and documentation of petty cash and bus tickets.
  • Utilize agency resources, including vehicles, computers, and telephones, for agency use only.
  • Respond to company email and voice mails daily.
  • Assist with fundraising affairs and special events as needed.
  • Attend professional development training as assigned.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a human service or related field.
  • Excellent communication and crisis management skills, with the ability to handle physically challenging situations.
  • Excellent assessment and judgment capabilities.
  • Valid driver's license with an insurable record.
Benefits:
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Plan
  • 403B
  • Paid Holidays Benefit Days (Vacation, Personal, Sick)
  • Tuition Reimbursement

This is a temporary 8-month position, requiring availability to work Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 2:30 PM to 10:30 PM, with days off on Monday and Tuesday.



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