Child Advocate Jobs in Newark, NJ

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JYF- Youth Counselor- Professional Networking Event

  • Leake and Watts Services, Inc
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago

Please join us for an open house on April 9, 2026 Where: 1244 65th Street, Brooklyn NY 11219 When: April 9, 2026, 11am-2pm What: Youth Care Counselor Immediate Offers will be made!!! Please read...

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JYF- Youth Counselor- Professional Networking Event

  • Rising Ground
  • Bronx, NY (14 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bronx, NY (14 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Please join us for an open house on April 9, 2026 Where: 1244 65th Street, Brooklyn NY 11219 When: April 9, 2026, 11am-2pm What: Youth Care Counselor Immediate Offers will be made!!! Please read...

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Youth Advocate

  • Children's Aid Society
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

Youth Advocate Children's Aid Society United States, York, Bronx Mar 25, 2026 Description Salary: $20.00 - $25.00/hr Position Summary: Under the general supervision of Community School Director,...

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Youth Advocate Counselor

  • The Children's Aid Society
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

$20.00 - $25.00 / hour Position Summary: The Youth Advocate Counselor will work with chronically absent, middle school youth to address barriers to consistent daily attendance at school. The...

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Youth Counselor

  • Westhab
  • Yonkers, NY (21 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Yonkers, NY (21 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Youth Counselor (Part-Time M-F,2pm -7pm) DEPARTMENT: Dayspring Youth Services FLSA: Non-Exempt REPORTS TO: Program Director, Dayspring Youth Services SALARY: $17.00...

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Residential Youth Advocate - Per Diem - Saturdays Overnight

  • Catholic Charities Of The Archdiocese Of Newark
  • Union City, NJ (7 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 17 days ago
  • Union City, NJ (7 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 17 days ago

Strong Futures is a supportive transitional living program for males 18-21 who are homeless or aging out of the child welfare system....

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Youth Advocate

  • FOREST HILLS COMMUNITY HOUSE
  • Jamaica, NY (19 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 18 days ago
  • Jamaica, NY (19 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 18 days ago

resources Maintain accurate and confidential student records Conduct attendance outreach and home/worksite visits as needed Support students with college and career planning, including FAFSA and CUNY...

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Youth Counselor (Justice for Youth & Families)

  • Leake & Watts Services Inc
  • Bronx, NY (14 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bronx, NY (14 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

About the Role The Youth Counselor will be primarily responsible for building healthy relationships with each person supported and providing adequate care, safety, custody, control and counseling...

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Youth Advocate

  • The Child Center of NY
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago

The Child Center of NY strengthens children and families with skills, opportunities, and emotional support to build healthy, successful lives. Founded in 1953, The Child Center of NY has become a...

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Youth Advocate

  • The Children's Village
  • Dobbs Ferry, NY (24 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Dobbs Ferry, NY (24 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago

Position Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in related human services field/MSW preferred with at least four (4) years social work experience or case management....

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Full Time Residential Youth Advocate

  • Catholic Charities Of The Archdiocese Of Newark
  • Jersey City, NJ (4 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (4 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago

We are currently seeking a Full Time Residential Youth Advocate for our Providence Place program located in Jersey City, NJ. Providence Place is a psychiatric community home for females, aged...

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Per Diem Residential Youth Advocate

  • Catholic Charities Of The Archdiocese Of Newark
  • Jersey City, NJ (4 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (4 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago

We are currently seeking a Per Diem Residential Youth Advocate for our Providence Place program located in Jersey City, NJ. (Will work 19 hours or less a week hours/schedule will vary each week...

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Per Diem Residential Youth Advocate - Strong Futures

  • Catholic Charities Of The Archdiocese Of Newark
  • Union City, NJ (7 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Union City, NJ (7 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago

Strong Futures is a supportive transitional living program for males 18-21 who are homeless or aging out of the child welfare system....

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Youth Advocate (46229)

  • Graham Windham
  • Bronx, NY (14 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Bronx, NY (14 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago

welfare Computer literate and conversant with social media Salary & Compensation : Base Salary or Hourly Rate : $30.73/hour ($55,935.00/year) FLSA Status : Non-Exempt Benefits Eligibility : This role...

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Youth Advocate/Senior Case Manager

  • Volunteers of America - Greater New York
  • Union, NJ (5 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Union, NJ (5 miles from Newark, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago

Position: Youth Advocate The Youth Advocate will teach the young adult how to live in a shared apartment setting and link to resources within the community. They will meet with the young adult...

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Salary for Child Advocate Jobs in Newark, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Child Advocates in Newark, NJ offer the following education background
Master's Degree
46.0%
Bachelor's Degree
41.7%
Associate's Degree
4.3%
Doctorate Degree
3.4%
High School or GED
2.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.8%
Some College
0.4%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Child Advocates in Newark, NJ
Less than 1 year
42.8%
None
17.8%
1-2 years
16.1%
2-4 years
15.8%
4-6 years
3.8%
8-10 years
3.8%