Youth Advisor - Per-Diem / Swing Shift

Youth Advisor Per-diem (Swing Shift) Newark

With locations throughout the state, Covenant House New Jersey’s mission is to help homeless youth overcome their challenges so that they can live happy, healthy, and independent lives.

We provide a continuum of care that includes food, shelter, clothing, medical assistance, educational and vocational services, counseling, and legal services. Other services available are life skills training, recreation, pastoral care, aftercare, and assistance with educational advancement. The approach to providing services utilizes the mission of Covenant House New Jersey in protecting and safeguarding all youth.

This position provides direct, individualized, supportive care to youth who utilize the Crisis Residential Program and Community Service Center.

• 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 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.

We are currently looking for several per-diem (On-Call) team members to work the Swing shift

Applicant would need to be available to work 2 : 30 PM - 10 : 30 PM or 5 : 00 PM -10 : 00 PM

Hourly rate : $18.16