LGBTQIA2S+ Advocate -STOP-TT (4445)

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Position Summary:

Provides direct counseling services and may perform specialized activities and functions.

Location: Glassboro, NJ, will require to travel to various locations as needed

Job Type/Status: Part Time

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides direct counseling services specific for minor victims of human trafficking.
• May perform specialized activities and functions specific to program.
• Completes documentation and other reporting requirements.
• Meets regularly with supervisor, and participates in other continuing professional development opportunities.
• Coordinates and provides individual and group living skills assessment and training for all residents. Will focus on youth identifying as LGBTQIA
• Monitors and performs individualized life skills instruction, including ensuring the completion of an individualized life skills plans for each resident.
• Designs a case management plan for each youth assigned to caseload at the onset of the youth's placement, and updates the plan on a weekly basis.
• Performs direct counseling and treatment services for assigned caseload of residents including individual, group, parent and family counseling.
• Transports youth in caseload at the onset of a youth's placement and updates the plan on a weekly basis.
• Performs case management for youth assigned to caseload and assists in other advocacy for youth as needed.
• Performs other crisis intervention, counseling, youth supervision and other related activities as necessary to meet 24-hour operational activities of the program.
• Advocates for youth with the court system, local and state agencies, family members, etc.
• Completes progress notes, collects statistics and completes written reports as required.
• Meets with the designated program supervisor and clinical supervisor regularly for time structuring and case planning.
• Attends training as needed & / or required to improve and maintain clinical and crisis intervention skills.
• Assist in maintaining 24-hour on-call coverage and provides rotating on-call emergency coverage as needed.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Contributes on Agency committees and special tasks, and promotes a sense of agency with co-workers and staff, and communicates in ways that support agency mission and values.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Certified Social Worker (CSW) or equivalent certification, if applicable.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or High School Diploma with extensive experience.
• Knowledge and experience on the specific needs for the LGBTQIA2S population
• Three years' experience counseling high risk youth and families, one-year experience in providing group counseling services. Experience working with the LGBTQIA2S population.
• Excellent driving records.

Benefits:

At the Center for Family Services, our employees are our greatest resource, and we are committed to investing in our staff. We offer a competitive benefits package as well as ongoing resources that will support staff on their personal and professional journey.

• Sick pay and personal time off

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Health & Wellness Activities

• Ongoing Training & Professional Development Opportunities

• Opportunity for advancement

About Employment at Center For Family Services Apply and get hired at Center For Family Services, a leader in the non-profit sector and named as a top workplace in the region since 2010. As part of our team, you will be recognized as our most valuable resource. Our staff balance best practices with personalized care. Together, our team makes a positive difference in the lives of people in need. If you're interested in a rewarding career, Center For Family Services is a great place to grow as a professional. For more information about our top workplace, please visit the Center For Family Services website at www.centerffs.org. CFS is an equal opportunity employer-people of color, people with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ /nonbinary candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Survivors of sexual violence, domestic violence, and human trafficking are strongly encouraged to apply.

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