Evening Reporting Center (ERC) Youth Facilitator

The YMCA of Newark is seeking energetic and compassionate Part Time Facilitators for Evening Reporting Center (ERC) which offers highly structured program of support and supervision for teens that otherwise would be incarcerated in detention centers. The Evening Reporting Center engages youth that in most cases society has written them off. The program model is (DON'T COUNT ME OUT) and makes this happen by involving the youth in positive activities and ensuring they are supervised during the evening, when the youth are most likely to get into trouble. The YMCA's recruitment process includes comprehensive background screening including pre-employment drug test and criminal background check and upon hire, wide range of training.

Summary of Essential Functions:

• Facilitate and conduct individual and group counseling and life skills sessions.
• Provide counseling and crisis intervention for youth in the Evening Reporting Center.
• Orient trial visitors and participate as part of the assessment team to make recommendations.
• Oversee youth vocational, educational, recreational and practical arts programming.
• Assist with referrals and outside contacts as needed for youth programming; evaluate and follow up on the effectiveness of the program.
• Facilitate positive peer interactions.
• Act as an advocate for the youth of the program.
• Organize Field trips and community service activities.
• Transport youth as needed to Evening Reporting Center, home, school, etc. in accordance with Newark YMCA Transportation Policy.
• Conduct daily attendance and check-in with youth.
• Assist youth with homework and proper use of computers.
• Help distribute snacks and evening meals.
• Provide coverage for the Evening Reporting Center and complete all scheduled activities as assigned.
• Provide coverage when assigned relief staff is unable to attend work.
• Participate in fire drills, smoke alarm and fire extinguisher checks according to licensing standards as assigned.
• Perform proper procedures in recording and dispensing medication according to licensing standards.
• Complete all paperwork assigned, including but not limited to Critical Incident Reports and Individual Treatment Plan goals accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain Daily Logbook and report all incidents to proper Evening Reporting Center authorities such as the Program Director and/or Case Manager immediately.
• Assist in the file maintenance and documentation of contacts needed for youths programming.
• Attend staff meetings and any scheduled training sessions as required.
• Maintain a safe work environment, free of clutter, debris and hazardous conditions and ensure cleanliness of facility.
• Provide excellent customer service and care for all including but not limited to internal and external customers /members/ residents/ visitors/ clients/ patrons/ vendors/ suppliers/ members of public/volunteers/staff.
• Demonstrate and model the YMCA's four core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.
• Perform such other job-related duties as may be periodically assigned by the Supervisor.
• Adhere to Abuse Risk Management policies:
  • Adhere to policies related to boundaries with program participants.
  • Attend required abuse risk management training.
  • Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising program participants.
  • Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
  • Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.

• Minimum three years of experience within the Social Service Field particularly working with youth.
• Sufficient computer skills.
• Sufficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Sufficient administrative skills.
• Excellent Human Relations skills .
• Ability to communicate with a wide variety of constituents in a professional manner, displaying tact and diplomacy when needed.
• Ability to have a flexible schedule and work on Holidays.
• Bilingual ability a plus.
• CPR/AED certification required (or must be obtained within 60 days of hire).
• New Jersey valid Driver's license and safe driving record required.

• The YMCA of Newark and Vicinity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Upon request, reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on the Y's business, in accordance with applicable laws.