• Welcome young people to the program, ensuring they understand program expectations, available opportunities, and have access to needed resources and supplies.
• Build supportive, trusting relationships that encourage youth to identify goals and connect with meaningful opportunities, experiences, and community resources.
• Facilitate individual and group programming aligned with the five resiliency objectives: Wellness, Social Navigation, Financial Literacy, Education, and Employment.
• Support youth in developing and achieving educational, career, financial, wellness, and independent living goals outlined in their success plans.
• Collaborate with the Statewide Volunteer & Wellness Coordinator to coordinate volunteer programming and engagement opportunities.
• Develop and support peer leadership initiatives that empower youth to facilitate and participate in peer-to-peer programming.
• Identify, develop, and coordinate on-site and off-site career exploration activities, workforce development workshops, and employer partnerships that expand employment opportunities for youth.
• Provide educational and vocational guidance, including assistance with school enrollment, FAFSA completion, scholarship applications, and other post-secondary opportunities.
• Create and deliver engaging learning experiences by developing original programming and implementing agency-approved curricula as designed through a blended instructional model that includes web-based learning, classroom instruction, small groups, peer-led activities, and individualized learning resources.
• Plan and participate in community-based experiences, including college visits, career exploration, recreational outings, and other enrichment activities.
• Design learning environments that are engaging, adaptive, and centered on youth voice and choice.
• Maintain a safe, structured, and flexible environment that prioritizes the well-being of all participants.
• Complete youth onboarding for the Dove Learning Center and assist with data collection and program evaluation activities.
• Utilize agency software and technology systems, including learning management platforms, classroom monitoring software, message board systems, HMIS, and ETO.
• Collaborate with Youth Engage Specialist’s and interdisciplinary staff to identify resources, remove barriers, and support youth engagement in educational and employment programming.
• Monitor and encourage consistent attendance and participation in resilience activities.
• Check and respond to company emails daily.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation, including daily progress notes and required case records in HMIS and ETO.
• Utilize agency resources, including vehicles, computers, and telephones, responsibly and for agency purposes only.
• Assist with fundraising events, community events, and special projects, including those that occur outside normal work hours.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor to meet the needs of youth and ensure effective program operations.

Experience and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, masters preferred.
• Previous group facilitation experience preferred.
• Some experience working with young people who may have experienced great trauma, including homelessness.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, assessment and leadership skills.
• Must be flexible and have excellent time management skills.
• Strong ability to partner with staff and volunteers throughout the Covenant House organization.
• Valid NJ driver’s license with an insurable driving record