SPARCS Facilitator
Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.
Location
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Quick overview
The SPARCS Facilitator delivers structured, trauma-informed group services to youth and adolescents experiencing stress or emotional challenges by utilizing the SPARCS evidence-based curriculum. This role includes managing group sessions, adhering to program guidelines, and accurately documenting each youth's progress through case notes.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a Master's degree in a relevant field such as Social Work or Counseling, along with experience in group facilitation or therapeutic groups, preferably working with at-risk youth. The position requires reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and the ability to maintain a safe and supportive group environment.
Job description
Status
- Part-Time
- Hourly
- FLSA
- Classification: Non-Exempt
Summary of the Position
- SPARCS Facilitator provides structured, trauma-informed group services to youth and adolescents experiencing stress, trauma, or emotional challenges, using the SPARCS evidence-based and program curriculum.
- SPARCS Facilitator manages groups, including following program curriculum and guidelines and documenting each youth’s progress in the sessions through case notes.
- SPARCS Facilitator will address the needs of the youth receiving services.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, or a related field with experience related to selected instructional topics
- Experience providing group facilitation, skill-building sessions, or therapeutic style groups preferred
- Prior work with youth and at-risk youth is strongly preferred.
- Ability to manage group dynamics, maintain a safe and supportive environment
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Organized, reliable, and able to maintain accurate documentation
- Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage
- Bilingual (Spanish speaking) is a plus
Benefits
- Available:
- Voluntary Vision
- Voluntary Dental
- UNUM Supplemental Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
- State Sick Leave
- Pet Insurance
- Weekly Pay
- Direct Deposit
- Flexible Schedules
Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual merit, skills, and qualifications, without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, military or veteran status, or disability or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where YAP operates. YAP will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
- Voluntary Vision
- Voluntary Dental
- State Sick Leave
- Unum Supplemental Insurance