Child Advocate Jobs in S Plainfield, NJ

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Youth Counselor (Staten Island YMCA Counseling Service)

  • Staten Island, NY (17 miles from S Plainfield, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Staten Island, NY (17 miles from S Plainfield, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago

Key Responsibilities: -Facilitation of sessions including, but not limited to, outreach/engagement activities, group, individual, family, crisis intervention, case management, and referrals....

Youth Counselor (Justice for Youth & Families)

  • Brooklyn, NY (23 miles from S Plainfield, NJ)
  • 13 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (23 miles from S Plainfield, NJ)
  • 13 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...

Full Time - Community School Youth Advocate (Brooklyn, NY) (2025-2026 school year)

  • Brooklyn, NY (23 miles from S Plainfield, NJ)
  • 18 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (23 miles from S Plainfield, NJ)
  • 18 days ago

Full Time - Community School Youth Advocate (Brooklyn, NY) (2025-2026 school year) Req #2171 Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Brooklyn, NY, USA Job Description Posted Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 10:00 PM...

Healthcare Advocate - Nurse Patient Advocate

  • New York City, NY (23 miles from S Plainfield, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • New York City, NY (23 miles from S Plainfield, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Familiarity with social determinants of health and ability to connect patients to community resources. Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities to navigate complex healthcare situations....

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Full-Time Victim Advocate, Fort Hamilton, New York

  • Fort Hamilton, NY (20 miles from S Plainfield, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Fort Hamilton, NY (20 miles from S Plainfield, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Provides crisis intervention and a warm hand off to community resources for victims who are not eligible for services through a Military Treatment Facility....

Full-Time Victim Advocate, Fort Hamilton, New York

  • Brooklyn, NY (23 miles from S Plainfield, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (23 miles from S Plainfield, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Provides crisis intervention and a warm hand off to community resources for victims who are not eligible for services through a Military Treatment Facility....

School Based Youth Counselor/Youth Development Specialist

  • Flemington, NJ (24 miles from S Plainfield, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Flemington, NJ (24 miles from S Plainfield, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities : Required: Crisis intervention skills, clinical training and understanding of systems. Knowledge of schools and mental health facilities....

Victim Advocate

  • Somerville, NJ (13 miles from S Plainfield, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Somerville, NJ (13 miles from S Plainfield, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago

Provides referrals for needed services, which may include counseling, social services and self-help groups....

Demographic Data for S Plainfield, NJ

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Salary for Child Advocate Jobs in S Plainfield, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Child Advocates in S Plainfield, NJ offer the following education background
Master's Degree
46.0%
Bachelor's Degree
41.6%
Associate's Degree
4.3%
Doctorate Degree
3.4%
High School or GED
2.2%
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 S Plainfield, 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%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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