Residential Youth Advocate

We are currently seeking a Full Time Residential Youth Advocate for our Providence Place program located in Jersey City, NJ
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Providence Place is a psychiatric community home for females aged 15-17 who are referred from the State Children’s System of Care.

• 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

Valid NJ driver's license required, plus one of the following:

• A high school diploma or GED and 1 to 3 years of experience working with children in a group setting, such as a coach, mentor, teacher, or advocate for children
• An Associate's or Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a field that is unrelated to social work or psychology and six months experience working with children in a group setting
• An Associate's or Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in social work, psychology or a related field

Preferred qualifications:

Experience in a residential setting working with adolescents and young adults with psychiatric diagnosis. Experience working with the Children's System of Care and demonstrated ability to work as part of a larger treatment team.

CCAN offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package for employees, with an 80/20% cost split between employers (80) and employees (20). CCAN is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin/ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or family status, and military or veteran status.

Potential eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.

The hourly rate for this position is $18/hr
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Do you have a bachelors or associates degree in social work, psychology or a related field?

Do you have a bachelors or associates degree in an unrelated field and 6 months experience working with children in a group setting?

Do you have a high school diploma or GED and 1-3 years experience working with children in a group setting such as a coach, mentor, teacher or advocate for children?