Temporary Teen Maintenance Jobs in Ridgewood, NJ

This is a part-time temporary position (up to 25 hours per week)

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for providing clinical services to a caseload of clients. Clinical duties with each case include: providing assessment, individual and family therapy, ongoing assessment, advocacy, and referrals when needed. Responsible for organizing and leading groups based off community need. Assisting Director with community outreach.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide clinical services and maintain a caseload of clients ranging from elementary school age through high school age and their families.
• Maintain a working relationship with school and community personnel throughout the year to coordinate care for clients.
• Organize, plan, and run groups and educational workshops based off of community need.
• Responsible for maintaining records and paperwork and available for weekly staff meetings and weekly clinical supervision meetings.
• Conducts presentations, speaks to local groups, and performs other outreach tasks to promote awareness of the Madison Area YMCA and Project Pride’s work.
• Serve as a Y ambassador, participating in Y conferences, programs and activities, including the Annual Campaign and special events.
• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with youth.
• Attend required abuse risk management training.
• Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising youth.
• Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
• Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.

Philanthropy:

All YMCA staff are accountable for understanding the organization’s charitable status and mission to assure access for all through active participation in fundraising and philanthropy efforts.

• Work with the Development Team, HR and key philanthropy volunteers to increase your understanding and skill set.
• Participate in the annual campaign by identifying and recruiting member volunteers and soliciting donations.
• Build strategic relationships with members for year round member cultivation to increase the number of member campaign volunteers and donors.

YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES: TEAM LEADER

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master degree in Social Work or related degree
• Licensed NJ LSW, LCSW, LAC, LPC
• Previous experience working with children and teens.
• Proficient in use of computers.
• Ability to communicate effectively, bi-lingual Spanish a plus!
• 3+ years of previous professional mental health counseling experience in treating children, adolescents and families.
• Proficient in use of computers.
• Ability to communicate effectively, bi-lingual Spanish a plus.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Flexible schedule and ability to work evening hours to accommodate clients.
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids. Ability to administer first aid. CPR/AED certified, will train.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand or sit while maintaining alertness for several hours at a time.
• Position requires bending, leaning, and walking.
• Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate.
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency.
• Maintenance of a high degree of confidentiality and professional discretion is essential.

Abuse Prevention Responsibilities
All employees are expected to maintain boundaries, follow mandated reporting requirements, and uphold our policies and procedures to protect youth and participants. This includes attending required training, reporting suspicious or inappropriate behaviors, and adhering to procedures that minimize risk. Supervisors are also responsible for providing oversight, feedback, and accountability to ensure staff and volunteers follow these standards. Our organization is committed to creating a safe environment.