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August 9, 2023Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen is a non-profit, social services agency dedicated to helping those individuals in need and improving the quality of life to members in the community.
Youth Advocate
Perth Amboy, NJ
Seeking a full-time (35 hour per week) Youth Advocate to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide services to young adults in a transitional living program.
Responsibilities:The Youth Advocate will be responsible for providing case management, psycho-social assessments, development and implementation of intervention strategies. The Youth Advocate will provide coaching to support each youth to achieve goals of housing stability, sustaining employment, and educational achievement. The ideal candidate will have an understanding and willingness to motivate, influence, and mentor young adults to achieve their goals. In addition, the ideal candidate must be comfortable working in the field, linking youth to community resources, traveling in Middlesex and Somerset Counties, and passionate about supporting young adults in reaching their goals. On-call and evening hour availability is required as part of the position. This is a unique opportunity to gain experience in program implementation utilizing the housing first model for young adults experiencing housing instability.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree required. Candidate must be proficient in written and spoken English. Experience working in affordable housing/property management setting. Previous housing case management experience a plus. Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required. Candidate will be expected to travel within Middlesex and Somerset Counties. Flexible work schedule with some evening hours required.
Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Prescription plan
- Life insurance
- Retirement fund
- Generous PTO package
To learn more about Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen, please visit our web site: www.ccdom.org. Resumes can be mailed to Catholic Charities, DOM, 319 Maple Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen is an Equal Opportunity Employer