Per Diem Residential Youth Advocate - Strong Futures
Company: Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark
Location: Union City
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Catholic Charities of the
Archdiocese of Newark is currently seeking per diem Residential
Youth Advocate for its Strong Futures program located in Union
City, NJ. Strong Futures is a supportive transitional living
program for males 18-21 who are homeless or aging out of the child
welfare system. The Residential Youth Advocate (RYA) functions as a
coach, mentor, teacher and advocate for youth in the program,
providing supervision and implementing program activities as
directed. He/she ensures that the programs schedule, rules and
regulations are maintained and that the safety and security of the
youth and facility are maintained at all times. The RYA completes
all required documentation and reports as required. The job
requires supervision and accountability for the care, safety, and
wellbeing of youth. Requirements: A valid driver’s license and one
(1) of the following: A high school diploma or GED and 1 to 3 years
of experience working with children in a group setting, such as a
coach, mentor, teacher, or advocate for children; OR An associate's
or bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a
field that is unrelated to social work or psychology and six months
experience working with children in a group setting; OR An
associate's or bachelor's degree from an accredited college or
university in social work, psychology or a related field Preferred
qualifications include experience in a residential setting working
with adolescents and young adults. Visit our website www.ccannj.com
Internal Applicants: Current employees applying to open positions
within the agency are required to fill out an agency Internal Job
Application Form which is available for download to all employees
on HR's public folders in Outlook. Please forward the completed
form to HR via email to the agency email address indicated at the
end of the application form. Agency Mission: In response to the
Gospel of Jesus Christ, Catholic Charities, as a ministry of the
Archdiocese of Newark, serves the poor and marginalized and
advocates for their needs in order to promote the inherent dignity
and worth of all people without regard to race, religion, or
culture. Rate: $17.50/hr Powered by JazzHR HhpSjXpujI
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