Overview
Youth Engagement Specialist Jobs in Newark, NJ at Covenant House New Jersey
The DLC Youth Engagement Specialist (DLC-YES)- is responsible for providing the delivery of care and services to the youth in the Youth Engagement Center with absolute respect and unconditional love. The DLC- YES staff must create opportunities for building community amongst young people that is inclusive and affirming, ensuring young people feel welcomed, seen, heard, and valued. The DLC YES staff would encourage individuals to integrate wellness activities and skills into their daily life and to teach youth to get balance for body, mind, and spirit. Must be flexible in schedule to align with the availability of the youth.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Participate in Community Resiliency Model Training (CRM) as a train-the-trainer participant
Facilitate and share knowledge of the CRM model with youth and CHNJ staff.
Create programming that supports de-escalation, conflict-resolution, problem-solving, impulse control, and anger and/or stress management.
Develop programming that builds skills that protect youth from risky behaviors such as fighting, substance use, and other high-risk activities
Create fun and engaging social activities that foster community and non-violent options for youth.
Assist and/or co-facilitate groups for youth that foster a safe space.
Create a shared calendar that publishes all youth activities and groups to promote rigorous youth engagement.
Provide outreach to individuals at the highest risk of being involved in violence or living in high-crime areas
Provide referrals to other Community-based Violence Intervention Programs
Document all contacts with youth consistently and accurately into ETO
Attend all required staff meetings
Represent Covenant House New Jersey to the media, public officials, community leaders, etc. on strategies to prevent gun violence and improve services to our community
Participate in violence prevention efforts and gang violence de-escalation with other providers and experts in the field.
Answer all emails, phone calls, and calendar invites in a timely fashion.
Other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor
Applicant must be available to work the following schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 11:00 AM -7:00 PM; Days Off are Sunday & Monday
Experience and Skills:
Demonstrated commitment working with diverse populations of youth 18-24 and a knowledge of urban youth issues, specifically community violence.
A minimum of 2-3 years’ background working with young people (ages 14- 24) who are at the highest risk of being involved in violence
Experience in facilitating small groups or coaching is strongly preferred
Familiarity with Newark neighborhoods is strongly preferred
Bilingual (Spanish-English) preferred
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
Must have strong communication and organizational skills, and possess the ability to communicate effectively with staff members, youth, partner organizations, and the public
Punctual, extremely reliable, highly organized, and detail-oriented
The candidate must be computer literate
Must be available to work weekends
Ability to work in stressful situations
High School Diploma or GED required; B.A. or B.S. preferred
Applicants with personal experience in overcoming violence/ violence-related injuries/ the criminal justice system are especially encouraged to apply
Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
Valid NJ Driver’s License with an insurable driving record and ability to safely and effectively operate a 12-passenger van
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 403B Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal & Holidays).
Title: Youth Engagement Specialist
Company: Covenant House New Jersey
Location: Newark, NJ
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