Per Diem Residential Youth Advocate

Job description

We are currently seeking a Per Diem – Residential Youth Advocate for our Providence Place program located in Jersey City, NJ. (Will work 19 hours or less a week – hours/schedule will vary each week dependent on needs of the program.) Providence Place is a psychiatric community home for females, aged 15-17, referred from the State Children’s System of Care. JOB DESCRIPTION: - 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. - The job requires supervision and accountability for the care, safety and well-being of minors JOB REQUIREMENTS: Valid NJ driver's license Required plus one of the following Preferred qu...