Dedicated. Compassionate. Inspiring. Rewarding.These are just some of the words to describe what it's like working at YCS. YCS employees are devoted professionals who have a passion for helping children, adolescents and adults. Do you share the same qualities?
School Based Youth Services (SBYSP) at Eastside High School in Paterson is currently hiring a Prevention of Juvenile Delinquency Program Coordinator. The YCS Prevention of Juvenile Delinquency (PJD) Program, located at Eastside High School in Paterson, serves students who are at risk or have displayed behaviors that have caused them to become involved in the juvenile justice system. PJD services focus specifically on juvenile delinquency prevention strategies and self-regulation skills that help students successfully work towards their education and life goals. PJD works with at-risk students to build their self confidence and pride in themselves, their school and community. PJD Motto is "Hope Starts Here". The program is currently hiring for a Coordinator.
PJD Coordinator Duties include:- Provides treatment under the supervision of Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor to clients
- Individual, family & small group counseling
- Anger management
- Developing positive coping skills
- Anti-bullying prevention
- Family support
- Drug/alcohol counseling
- Conflict resolution
- Like skills & coping skills
- Gang membership & involvement prevention
- Truancy & dropout prevention
- Case management
- Referrals to community resources
- Collaboration with the Local Station House Adjustment Program
- Opportunities to improve community / police relationships
Hours:- Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-4:00PM
- Some flexibility required
Job Requirements:- Master's Degree in Human Services or related field
- At least 1 year experience working with children or adolescents in a mental health setting
- bilingual preferred
YCS provides a competitive compensation package. Benefits for full-time employees include:- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Paid time off
- Life insurance / disability benefits/ health and wellness programs
- 403 (B) savings and investment plans
- Potential public service loan forgiveness
- 403 (B) savings and investment plans
- Potential public service loan forgiveness
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)