Residential Youth Advocate

Job overview

The Residential Youth Advocate role is onsite in Jersey City, NJ, at Providence Place, a psychiatric community home for females ages 15–17. Compensation is $18 per hour. Catholic Charities’ stated mission is to serve poor and marginalized people and advocate for their needs. The role provides supervision, mentoring, and advocacy for youth while carrying out program activities and maintaining a safe, structured residential environment. It also supports residents’ daily needs and completes required documentation in accordance with program policies and licensing requirements.

What you'll do

• Coach, mentor, teach, and advocate for youth
• supervise residents and implement program activities
• maintain program schedules, rules, safety, and security
• complete required documentation and reports
• support household activities such as cooking, cleaning, and homework assistance
• work with youth in the residence and community.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

residential youth advocate

jersey city nj

catholic charities

providence place

youth advocacy

residential care

adolescent support

mentoring

supervision

psychiatric community home

full-time

$18/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive benefits package and potential eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.

Why this role

The posting identifies Providence Place as a psychiatric community home serving females ages 15–17 referred from the State Children’s System of Care.

About the employer

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark is hiring for this role. Industry: Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities. Sector: 62.