SPARCS Facilitator

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is seeking a SPARCS Facilitator to provide trauma-informed group services for youth facing stress or emotional challenges, following the SPARCS curriculum.

The role involves managing groups, documenting progress, and addressing youth needs in a structured setting.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, or related field.
• Experience facilitating groups, skill-building or therapeutic style sessions preferred.
• Prior work with youth or at-risk youth preferred.
• Ability to manage group dynamics and maintain a safe environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organized, reliable, and able to document accurately.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and auto insurance.
• Bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate groups per program curriculum and guidelines.
• Document each youth’s progress in sessions through case notes.
• Address the needs of youth receiving services and support their engagement.

Skills

Group facilitation

Trauma-informed

Documentation

Communication

Transportation

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

Master's degree in Social Work or related field

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