Top 303 Youth advocate Jobs in Newark Nj

Youth Development Specialist
Family Connections, Inc. —Maplewood, NJ
- $24 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- HIPAA
- Mid-level
- 403(b) matching
- AD&D insurance
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Parent Advocate (Justice for Youth and Family services)
Rising Ground, Inc. —New York, NY
- $25 an hour
- Extended hours
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Advocate
Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. —Newark, NJ
- Part-time
- School experience
- Spanish
- High school diploma or GED
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
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Youth Peer Specialist (CRPA)
Interborough Developmental and Consultation Center —Brooklyn, NY
- $65,000 - $70,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Bilingual
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Profit sharing
- Health savings account
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Peer Specialist-Youth Support Svc-64531502
ICL —Brooklyn, NY
- $22.36 an hour
- Part-time
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Residential
- School
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Advocate Counselor, Learning to Work (LTW), Brooklyn
CAMBA —Brooklyn, NY
- $47,740 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- High school
- Word processing
- 403(b) matching
- Paid holidays
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Functional Family Therapist
Urban Youth Alliance International, Inc. —Staten Island, NY
- $70,000 - $75,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Addiction Medicine
- Mid-level
- Office
- 403(b) matching
- Health insurance
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Staff Attorney, Family Defense Practice, Queens
Center for Family Representation —Jamaica, NY
- $86,800 - $122,800 a year
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Spanish
- Mid-level
- Children
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Foster Care Case Planner
Coalition for Hispanic Family Services —Brooklyn, NY
- $52,000 - $59,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bilingual
- Background check
- Computer literacy
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Brooklyn School-Based Family Support Case Planner
Coalition for Hispanic Family Services —Brooklyn, NY
- $53,000 - $59,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bilingual
- Background check
- School experience
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Youth Empowerment Coach
Coalition for Hispanic Family Services —Brooklyn, NY
- $50,000 - $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Experience working with children
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Staff Attorney, Family Defense Practice, Staten Island
Center for Family Representation —Staten Island, NY
- $86,800 - $122,800 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Spanish
- Mid-level
- Children
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Program Enrollment Specialist (Staten Island) - Non-Profit
AHRC NYC —Staten Island, NY
- $50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid training
- 403(b) matching
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Advocate Counselor BDA
New York City Mission Society —Brooklyn, NY
- $49,500 - $52,500 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- High school
- Bachelor of Science
- Wellness program
- Disability insurance
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Case Manager (Shelter)
Covenant House New York —New York, NY
- $20 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Bachelor's degree
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Case Manager , CAMBA Gardens II Supportive Housing (CGII)
CAMBA —Brooklyn, NY
- $45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Bachelor of Science
- 403(b) matching
- Paid holidays
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Case Planner Supervisor, Specialized Family Foster Care
New Alternatives for Children, Inc. —New York, NY
- $72,000 - $77,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Spanish
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Mid-level
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Functional Family Therapist
Urban Youth Alliance International, Inc. —New York, NY
- $65,000 - $75,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Spanish
- Mid-level
- Office
- 403(b) matching
- Health insurance
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Case Manager, CAMBA Inc
CAMBA —Brooklyn, NY
- $40,000 - $46,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- CPR Certification
- Bachelor of Science
- 403(b) matching
- Paid holidays
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Child Advocate - LPN
HEARTSHARE HUMAN SERVICES OF NEW YORK —Brooklyn, NY
- $38.46 an hour
- Part-time
- Nursing
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Youth Development Specialist

Family Connections, Inc. -
Maplewood, NJ

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Job Details

Full-time
$24 an hour
2 days ago

Benefits

403(b) matching
AD&D insurance
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
403(b)
Professional development assistance
Life insurance
Referral program

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
Working with students
Adolescents
Youth counseling

Full Job Description

Position Title: Youth Development Specialist
Reports To: SBYSP Manager
Broad Function: To foster social development through facilitation of recreation and psycho-educational groups.
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CORE VALUES:

1. Demonstrates cultural competence through an awareness of and sensitivity towards Agency’s clients’ and coworkers’ cultural and socioeconomic characteristics i.e. is flexible in presentation of profession self, has the ability to “connect” with diverse populations, and has the skills to integrate culture throughout the clinical process with respect to race, color, creed, religion, gender, ethnicity, language, sexual orientation, age, appearance, mental and/or physical capability, etc. (Culture is defined as membership in a group which shares values, experiences and beliefs.)
2. Is committed to the value of a nurturing family as the ideal environment for a child and believes in the capacity of people to grow and change.
3. Works from a strengths-based perspective.
4. Understands and works well with other service systems (i.e.; child protective, juvenile justice, division on aging, probation and parole), maximizes resources to assist client.
5. Recognizes that consumers come first and responds to consumers appropriately.
6. Knows and adheres to all FC Policies and Procedures, participates in either the QI Committee or a Subcommittee and/or keeps abreast of and adheres to QI policies and procedures.

PROFESSIONALISM:

1. Values and participates in the Team as a proactive member.
2. Respects others’ professional opinions and tolerates a range of feelings.
3. Able to give and receive constructive criticism.
4. Willing to take on extra work when needed (i.e. when there is a vacancy).
5. Performs required tasks according to the program philosophy, policies and procedures.
6. Is courteous, approachable, and cooperative towards others and conducts self in a mature, competent, confident, and respectful manner.
7. Understands and adheres to confidentiality rights of clients, co-workers and agency, consistent with HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), and protects personal health information in written, verbal and electronic forms.
8. Practices self- care, has a sense of humor, and possess a healthy work/ life balance important to providing great customer service.
9. Ensures the safety & comfort of others by communicating the presence of hazards, injuries, equipment problems or any need for help and knows the emergency evacuation and all other safety policies (universal precautions, etc.).
10. In times of crisis is willing to help others, and communicates urgent information quickly to supervisor / Team.
11. Maintains good attendance (i.e. Maintains FT or PT schedule as contracted, and attendance does not impair or negatively affect the team.)
12. Is punctual for client appointments, meetings, etc.
13. Meets program productivity requirements.
14. Uses good judgment, practices ethical decision-making, and explores all options in problem solving.

SUPERVISION:

1. Attends supervision consistently and comes prepared.
2. Documents supervision.
3. Able to receive feedback and to learn from it.
4. Has insight about self (i.e. strengths and weaknesses) and utilizes that knowledge toward growth and change.
Youth Development Specialist responsibilities include:
1. Supervise and coordinate recreational programming and field trips.
2. Build and maintain rapport; interacting with students during appropriate times to facilitate social skill development, and advocating for students, as needed.
3. Facilitate prevention and psycho-educational groups.
4. Insure documentation and data input into Management Information System is completed in timely fashion.
5. Provide case management to students as necessary.
6. Monitor students’ academic and behavioral progress.
7. Assist in the development and marketing of programs in the school environment and community.
8. Discuss all suspected cases of abuse and neglect with Manager/Coordinator and report to DCP&P.
9. Perform other duties as deemed necessary by the Manager/Coordinator of SBYSP.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification: Minimum High School diploma, 3 years experience as a youth service worker; Bachelor’s Degree in human services field preferred.

Experience: Proven ability to work with adolescents in an urban setting.
Knowledge: Knowledge of adolescent development, knowledge of community resources, knowledge of group process,
Skills and Abilities: Ability to create a warm, non-threatening therapeutic atmosphere, ability to provide non-judgmental responses, ability to counsel adolescents, ability to work as a member of a team, ability to advocate for students with school personnel, ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Professional Characteristics: Open, warm, empathic, attentive listener, self-aware, ethical, creative, organized, flexible, open to criticism, patient, responsible, able to work independently, mature, self-motivated, dedicated, enthusiastic, will to take on additional tasks and responsibilities, interested in seeking additional training and skills.

Salary : $24.00 an hour

Vacation & Benefits:

Vacation: As a full-time employee working generally 35 hours per week, you will be eligible to participate in the Family Connections group benefit plans. Benefits include medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability, retirement plans, and additional supplementary benefits. Yes, you can elect to not enroll into these benefits. You will also be eligible to accrue vacation, personal, and sick days in addition to 12 paid holidays, and summer wellness Fridays.

Benefits also include professional development assistance, referral program, internal/external trainings, Capella University partnership, 403b retirement plan with employer matching (3% max) (you can enroll in your 403b without a waiting period) , employer-paid life insurance, employer paid Long-term Disability (LTD) insurance, employer paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, etc.

Family Connections is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to excellence. Employment offers are made on the basis of qualifications and without regard to race, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability, age veteran status, or sexual orientation or other protected classes under the State and Federal law.

Family Connections participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm authorization to work in the United States.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and eligible for full‑time employment on a W‑2 basis. This role must be performed in a manner that is fully compliant with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, including those of the State of New Jersey. C2C, 1099, or other non‑W‑2 arrangements are not eligible for consideration.

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