Organization: Covenant House New Jersey
Location: United States
Eligible Citizenship: All Non-US Citizens
Application Code: US07-Int
Job Function: Case Management, Direct Service, Health Promotion / Education, Program / Project Management, Teaching / Curriculum Development
Issue Area: Education / Health Education, Food Security / Nutrition, HIV / AIDS, Homelessness, Youth
About
Covenant House New Jersey (CHNJ) is the largest privately funded provider in NJ caring for young homeless youth between the ages of 18-21 and housing up to 110 youth per night at various locations. As an international agency, we provide shelter, transitional living and non-residential services to youth at 20 sites throughout the United States, Canada and Central America. Covenant House has served more than 600,000 young people in its 30-year history.
Covenant House has programs located in four major communities, Atlantic City, Newark, Elizabeth and Montclair. With outreach offices also located in Camden, Jersey City and Asbury Park, CHNJ responds to the immediate and basic needs of youth by providing a continuum of care. Services are provided 24 hours per day, 365 days per year on a residential and non-residential basis. Our Mission is to serve suffering children of the street, regardless of race, creed, religion, ethnic origin, or sexual orientation. Our philosophy of care involves building relationships with each youth and treating them with absolute respect and unconditional love. Through relationship building we are able to effectively build trust and assist the young people to move from a state of hopelessness and helplessness to optimism and independence.
Position Overview
The Health Fellow will be based in Newark. The GHC fellows will work closely with the Service Management team, under the supervision and guidance of the Associate Site Director. The GHC Fellows will conduct physical wellness assessments of all youth that come through our doors in Newark. They will then connect young people with the appropriate medical professionals and provide comprehensive medical case management.
Responsibilities
- In keeping Covenant House current with the ever changing policies and practices of State funded insurance and private and public hospitals, the Health Fellows will also serve as a liaison with these entities and provide updated information to the agency
- Escorting youth to medical appointments as necessary
- Following up on medical referrals
- Medication monitoring and ordering refills
- Updating resources information
- Providing educational sessions to youth on relevant health and wellness topics utilizing community partners
Required Skills and Experience
- Past experience working with the age population that we service
- Ability to drive a vehicle
- Proficiency in using various Microsoft office programs
- Ability to work with a team and independently
Fellowship Logistics
During the fellowship year, all fellows are provided with:
- A pre-tax living stipend of $1100/month
- Housing and utilities
- Health insurance
- A professional development grant of $600
- An award of $1500 upon successful completion of the fellowship year
- Travel costs covered to and from placement site, training and retreats
Living and Working in the United States: Fellows are provided with housing and utilities during the fellowship year. Housing arrangements vary based on location within the country. Fellows placed at Covenant House will live with other fellows in a furnished apartment in Newark, New Jersey, an urban center outside New York City.
