Youth Advisory Council Facilitator

We are currently seeking a Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Facilitator to serve under the direction of the Director of Young Adult Services at our Trenton location. Facilitator is responsible for working with agency involved youth to promote advocacy and leadership skills, supporting them to become ambassadors for Anchor House and leaders in their communities.

This position is part-time, 4 hours weekly (1 group per week)

Hourly Pay: $20.00

• Provide leadership, guidance, and trauma-informed support to YAC members to promote advocacy, civic engagement, and community involvement
• Coordinate and facilitate trainings, meetings, and events that build youth leadership, communication, and life skills
• Ensure meaningful youth voice is embedded across Anchor House programs, policies, and service delivery
• Recruit, engage, and support youth through collaboration with agency staff and case managers
• Build and maintain community partnerships and connections to expand resources and opportunities for YAC members
• Maintain communication, documentation, data tracking, reporting, and stipend processing for YAC activities
• Participate in agency meetings, trainings, program evaluation, planning, and other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma or equivalent AND two years of professional work experience.
• Minimum of two years’ experience working with children and youth;
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and provide an abstract for review;
• Must be able to pass all criminal background checks including CARI and CHRI;
• Effective communication skills including written and verbal;
• Ability to work well in a team setting;
• Ability to work independently and under pressure

Anchor House offers a team that is welcoming, inclusive, and supportive, a structured new hire training program, and an embedded belief that by working together and through strong community partnerships WE can make a difference!

All positions require a valid driver’s license in good standing and the ability to pass a criminal background check, including CARI and CHRI.

Anchor House is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to providing residential,case management, mental health, and support services for youth and young adults from throughout New Jersey.