Youth Engagement Specialist - TLP RLH
Covenant House New Jersey, Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States, 07215
Overview
The Youth Engagement Specialist (YES) will possess excellent communication and organizational skills and provide support to young people that is strength-based, trauma-informed and harm reduction focused. The YES will model our mission of providing absolute respect and unconditional love to all young people and will value working within a multi-disciplinary team to create a safe, inclusive environment for all. The YES will be responsible for ongoing engagement, resilience-building activities, assessment and service planning with young people to meet housing, health and wellness, employment and educational goals as they move toward permanent housing. Other functions include crisis intervention and de-escalation, documentation in multiple databases, facilitation of educational and group activities, and community engagement and networking with local service providers.
Responsibilities
Provide unconditional positive regard to young people regardless of behavior.
Provide Case Management Services with the goal of developing positive relationships with young people through the Case Management System, including:
Welcome young people to the program, ensure they feel comfortable, safe and understand the program structure, engagement opportunities, and access to supplies they might need.
Build a supportive relationship with youth that encourages them to find their voice and connects them to opportunities, experiences and resources that enrich their lives.
Conduct all required assessments and document in file and data systems.
Develop a Success Plan with each young person upon completion of assessment; revise and update the plan routinely as necessary.
Maintain a calendar of the young people\'s work schedule, appointments, etc., in conjunction with their Success Plan to support their journey.
Develop and maintain knowledge of and connection to community resources; make appropriate referrals for services within CHNJ and to community agencies.
Engage in positive transition planning with the young people; monitor progress of self-identified goals and coach on planning, implementation, and follow-through.
Motivate young people to explore and improve wellness, education and employment, financial literacy and social navigation goals and any other areas that will impact their success plan.
Monitor youth while taking medication and enter Medication Logs.
Engage with youth in daily House Activities, including assisting with chores, dining, gym, and other activities; provide bus tickets and ongoing movement throughout the day.
Explore and participate with youth in outside activities (e.g., trips, walks to parks, visiting college campuses) to enrich their time with CHNJ.
Provide crisis de-escalation and intervention as necessary according to training and best practices.
Document Intake, Orientation, Success Plans, Assessments and Transitions into ETO and case files; document regular daily progress notes in HMIS/ETO; document pertinent information in Youth Incident Reports, Medication Logs and House Activity Logs.
Prepare and present at case review meetings; engage and meet with youth for their Success Planning meetings.
Facilitate youth group activities supporting the five resiliency objectives: Wellness, Social Navigation, Financial Literacy, Education and Employment, on a regular basis.
Perform all duties assigned by the supervisor to meet the needs of young people while ensuring adherence to the daily program schedule.
Attend and participate in daily community meetings for seamless coordination of youth services; attend weekly supervision and trainings as assigned.
Read and respond daily to all emails, calendar invites, voicemails and other agency communications; cover the front desk when required.
Utilize agency resources for agency use only (vehicles, computers, telephones) and assist with fundraising events as needed outside the regular schedule.
Applicant must be available to work Monday through Friday 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Days Off Saturday and Sunday.
Required Experience
Bachelor\'s degree in psychology, sociology, social work or related field preferred.
Preferred experience with young people ages 18-24 experiencing homelessness or human trafficking and/or lived experience. Knowledge of public benefits and community resources in NJ.
Must be a self-starter and team player with the ability to work well with others; knowledge of adolescent development and ability to build positive rapport with young people. Excellent communication skills; bilingual in Spanish preferred but not required.
Must have a valid NJ driver\'s license and good driving record; may need to transport clients/staff using agency transportation.
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
403B Retirement Plan
Keyword: Youth, social services, youth advisor, counselor
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The Youth Engagement Specialist (YES) will possess excellent communication and organizational skills and provide support to young people that is strength-based, trauma-informed and harm reduction focused. The YES will model our mission of providing absolute respect and unconditional love to all young people and will value working within a multi-disciplinary team to create a safe, inclusive environment for all. The YES will be responsible for ongoing engagement, resilience-building activities, assessment and service planning with young people to meet housing, health and wellness, employment and educational goals as they move toward permanent housing. Other functions include crisis intervention and de-escalation, documentation in multiple databases, facilitation of educational and group activities, and community engagement and networking with local service providers.
Responsibilities
Provide unconditional positive regard to young people regardless of behavior.
Provide Case Management Services with the goal of developing positive relationships with young people through the Case Management System, including:
Welcome young people to the program, ensure they feel comfortable, safe and understand the program structure, engagement opportunities, and access to supplies they might need.
Build a supportive relationship with youth that encourages them to find their voice and connects them to opportunities, experiences and resources that enrich their lives.
Conduct all required assessments and document in file and data systems.
Develop a Success Plan with each young person upon completion of assessment; revise and update the plan routinely as necessary.
Maintain a calendar of the young people\'s work schedule, appointments, etc., in conjunction with their Success Plan to support their journey.
Develop and maintain knowledge of and connection to community resources; make appropriate referrals for services within CHNJ and to community agencies.
Engage in positive transition planning with the young people; monitor progress of self-identified goals and coach on planning, implementation, and follow-through.
Motivate young people to explore and improve wellness, education and employment, financial literacy and social navigation goals and any other areas that will impact their success plan.
Monitor youth while taking medication and enter Medication Logs.
Engage with youth in daily House Activities, including assisting with chores, dining, gym, and other activities; provide bus tickets and ongoing movement throughout the day.
Explore and participate with youth in outside activities (e.g., trips, walks to parks, visiting college campuses) to enrich their time with CHNJ.
Provide crisis de-escalation and intervention as necessary according to training and best practices.
Document Intake, Orientation, Success Plans, Assessments and Transitions into ETO and case files; document regular daily progress notes in HMIS/ETO; document pertinent information in Youth Incident Reports, Medication Logs and House Activity Logs.
Prepare and present at case review meetings; engage and meet with youth for their Success Planning meetings.
Facilitate youth group activities supporting the five resiliency objectives: Wellness, Social Navigation, Financial Literacy, Education and Employment, on a regular basis.
Perform all duties assigned by the supervisor to meet the needs of young people while ensuring adherence to the daily program schedule.
Attend and participate in daily community meetings for seamless coordination of youth services; attend weekly supervision and trainings as assigned.
Read and respond daily to all emails, calendar invites, voicemails and other agency communications; cover the front desk when required.
Utilize agency resources for agency use only (vehicles, computers, telephones) and assist with fundraising events as needed outside the regular schedule.
Applicant must be available to work Monday through Friday 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Days Off Saturday and Sunday.
Required Experience
Bachelor\'s degree in psychology, sociology, social work or related field preferred.
Preferred experience with young people ages 18-24 experiencing homelessness or human trafficking and/or lived experience. Knowledge of public benefits and community resources in NJ.
Must be a self-starter and team player with the ability to work well with others; knowledge of adolescent development and ability to build positive rapport with young people. Excellent communication skills; bilingual in Spanish preferred but not required.
Must have a valid NJ driver\'s license and good driving record; may need to transport clients/staff using agency transportation.
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
403B Retirement Plan
Keyword: Youth, social services, youth advisor, counselor
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