Life Skills Specialist (078) - Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen : Job Details

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen (CCDOM), with more than 450 employees is a non-profit, social services agency with its mission, driven by Catholic social teaching, of providing quality services with dignity and respect to the poor, vulnerable and all people in need and partnering with families and communities to improve the quality of life. We serve more than 68,000 clients per year throughout Middlesex, Somerset, Hunterdon, and Warren counties in NJ.Life Skills Specialist -Perth Amboy, NJAnnual Salary = $52,000The Life Skills Specialist is responsible for providing direct services to youth ages 17-22 transition out of resource home care, in the form of weekly community based face-to-face sessions, case management, information and referral, education, crisis response and advocacy utilizing the LifeSet model.This job requires flexibility, good judgement, the ability to work with adolescents and young adults, as well as interfacing with community resources, a professional demeanor, and teamwork.Responsibilities:Provides services to address the needs of young people ages 17-22 who are transitioning out of resource home/foster care or are already living independently and need individualized skill development and support to transition successfully into adulthood.Skill development may include obtaining and maintaining safe and stable housing, continuing their education, learning independent living skills, obtaining and maintaining employment, building a support system, and remaining free from legal involvement.Specialists primarily work in the field and will have access to an agency vehicle, cell phone and laptop.Specialists will be provided with training in an evidence-based model utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing and expected to adhere to this model throughout the intervention.This position requires a flexible schedule.Requirements:BA/BS in a social service field plus one year experience is required; MS preferred.Bilingual preferred.Work independent and with a team, strong organizational skills, knowledge of the community, and ability to advocate for youth.24/7 crisis response coverage required.Acceptable driver's license history.Benefits:CCDOM offers a competitive benefits plan that includes:Medical and PrescriptionDentalVisionUp to 13 Paid HolidaysBegin with 20 Days of Paid Time OffNon-Contributory Pension PlanAbility to contribute to 403(b) retirement planLife and Disability InsuranceAgency Perks and DiscountsEmployee Assistance ProgramVerizon FIOSAffinity Federal Credit Union membershipNJM InsuranceBlue Cross Blue ShieldFlex Spending AccountsCatholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen is an Equal Opportunity Employer.