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Job DescriptionSalary: 66,560 The Paterson Compassionate Care Collaborative (PCCC), housed under Black Lives Matter Paterson, is building toward the launch of an unarmed, non-police response and community-building program. The program aims to: • Respond to conflict and crisis through care-centered, non-punitive interventions, • Equip community members with conflict-prevention and skill-building tools Role Overview The Manager of Operations will serve as the operational hub of PCCC. This position ensures that the programs infrastructurefinance, administration, compliance, communications, and developmentis functioning effectively so organizers, crisis responders, and partner organizations can focus on community care. Working closely with the Executive Director of BLM Paterson and other sub grantees this role builds the systems that hold the program together. The ideal candidate is a systems-thinker, highly organized, committed to transformative justice, and energized by building something new with community at the center. Key Responsibilities & Duties Program & Organizational Operations • Oversee day-to-day operations for PCCC, including scheduling, documentation, contracting, and operational workflows., • Develop and maintain systems that promote transparency, accountability, and efficiency across administrative processes., • Coordinate with sub-grantees such as the Paterson Healing Collective to ensure alignment, consistent communication, and timely reporting., • Maintain compliance with organizational policies and grant requirements. Finance & Administration • Support the Executive Director with financial administration, including bookkeeping, invoice processing, expense tracking, and budget updates., • Maintain organized financial records for grants, donor contributions, and program expenses., • Lead development activities, including donor stewardship, outreach, and retention strategies., • Support grant-writing and grant-management processes, including tracking deadlines, collecting sub-grantee reporting, and preparing narrative updates., • Manage PCCCs communications, including website updates, social media content, newsletters, and general inquiries through organizational email accounts., • Draft and distribute public-facing materials that reflect PCCCs values and community-centered approach., • Support communications coordination among sub-grantees to ensure unified messaging and visibility. Who You Are You are someone who believes deeply in community care, transformative justice, and building systems that support peoplerather than punish them. You may come to this work through nonprofit operations, community organizing, administrative support, mutual aid, or lived experience. What matters most is your commitment to dignity, care, and equitable community safety. We especially welcome candidates who: • Have been impacted by policing, incarceration, or the broader criminal-legal system., • Identify as Black, Indigenous, Latino/a, or hold other marginalized racial or ethnic identities., • Are trans, nonbinary, gender-expansive, and/or part of the LGBTQIA+ community., • Have lived experience with mental illness, disability, neurodivergence, or recovery, and value accessibility., • Are detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple projects at once., • Are comfortable building new systems and improving existing ones., • Communicate with compassion, clarity, and accountability., • Thrive in collaborative, community-rooted environments. No candidate will meet every qualificationif this work resonates with you, we encourage you to apply. Hours & Compensation • Monday Friday, 9:00 AM 5:00 PM, • Full-time, 40 hours/week, • Annual Salary: $66,560

Job Description Summary Position Overview: Children’s Day Preschool (CDP) seeks a talented and motivated individual to fill our part-time position as Staff Accountant. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Staff Accountant will be an integral part of our small, highly productive operations team. As our Staff Accountant, you will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of all general ledger functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, journal entries, bank reconciliations for monthly soft closings and the annual hard close, and preparing and maintaining all supporting documentation, schedules, and reports for the annual audit. Other accounting responsibilities include maintaining fiscal policies and internal controls to ensure organizational financial health and compliance with accounting standards necessary to facilitate CDPs mission and vision. An outstanding staff accountant candidate will also have excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills. Duties Key Responsibilities Bookkeeping: • Perform accounts payable functions: record invoices, investigate discrepancies, and ensure timely processing and payment., • Perform accounts receivable and cash receipts functions: record payments and process cash receipts., • Enter all financial transactions accurately into accounting software., • Manage day-to-day paperwork: copying, scanning, filing (binders/vendor folders), emailing, uploading, etc., • Follow internal control processes for bank deposits., • Support audit preparation and grant compliance documentation., • Maintain organized financial records and vendor files. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent, • At least 1 years of relevant accounting experience preferred, • Nonprofit experience is preferred; motivation to work in this sector is essential., • Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office 365 (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams), • Experience with automated accounting / payroll systems; proficiency in QuickBooks Online is preferred, • Effective oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization Nice To Haves • Bilingual Spanish/English preferred, but not required, • Detail oriented, resourceful, collaborative, and agile, • Strong emotional intelligence, • Self-motivated and accountable, • Impeccable judgment and discretion Benefits • Flexible schedule within business hours., • Opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization., • Earned sick time: 1 hour per 30 hours worked, • Warm, friendly, supportive, and pleasant work environment About Us Children's Day is a private, non-profit, high-quality preschool and child care center, located in Passaic, NJ. We serve the needs of our diverse community with passion and a high level of commitment to ensure the best early childhood education for our children within a supportive and caring environment. Our school provides year-round preschool programming to 117 children (ages 2.5 to 5); combining education and social services for our children and families. Our dedicated staff form a unified team that is committed to and passionate about helping children form a strong foundation for a successful future. Management and staff work to create a fun and friendly environment while helping to provide critical services to underserved families. CDP offers a robust array of health and therapeutic services as well as deep family involvement and support programs that create a highly effective trauma-informed preschool program. Children's Day is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or internships without unlawful discrimination based on race, creed, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristic, marital status or domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Description Are you interested in working with an agency that can have a far-reaching impact on your community? If so, please read on! Circle of Care for Families and Children of Passaic County, Inc. of Woodland Park, NJ is seeking to onboard a Human Resources Intern who is: • Empathetic, creative, and resourceful Our core values include: • Our employees, • Family voice and choice, • Family as equal partners, • Diversity of cultures, • Service excellence, • Individual strengths Summary of Position: The role of the CRD Bachelor Level Intern is to gain experience working in a youth serving non-profit organization. The Intern will work closely with assigned supervisor, the Community Resource Department Specialist, to shadow, learn and identify quality community resources for the youth and families served by COC, while learning about the NJ Children's System of Care (CSOC) and the role of the Care Management Organization (CMO) in the system. Essential Functions of the Position (including but not limited to): • Maintain high integrity while modeling the core values of Circle of Care., • Research of community resources for individual youth and agency wide needs as identified by supervisor., • Provide support as needed, i.e. administrative, researching resources, outreach to community agencies., • Assist with soliciting community support and resources by contacting community leaders and agencies, • Assist with coordination of department related events both internally and in the community., • Participate at tabling events in the community., • Assist with linking youth/families to resources in the community including but not limited to outpatient mental health, resources for housing, social service entitlements, sports and recreation, after school programs, etc., • Assist with creation and distribution of marketing literature, agency publications and social media postings.., • Comply with all State regulations (e.g. Medicaid, HIPPA) and Agency standards including but not limited to: quality and timeliness of all required documentation., • Participate and support the CRD in youth and family focused activities being held at The Circle, COC's community center, located in Paterson, at Center City Mall., • With the support of the internship supervisor, plan and facilitate at minimum ONE community-based activity or workshop at The Circle, based in the intern's interest and academic focus., • Attend meetings within COC and with involved system partners, including but not limited to Court, DCP&P, school systems, out of home treatment, etc., • Attend trainings as assigned., • Possess a valid driver's license. Education and Experience: Current enrollment in Bachelor's Degree Program in a relevant discipline (e.g. child advocacy, public health, social work, counseling, psychology, or criminal justice) Circle of Care is an equal opportunity employer. We honor diversity and are committed to creating a culture that embraces all.

Job DescriptionTo proceed with your application for this position, please complete the Predictive Index Behavioral Assessment linked below. Ensure you finish the assessment for your application to be reviewed. Behavioral Assessment Link POSITION SUMMARY: This position supports the work of the YMCA, a leading non-profit charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Under the direction of the Vice President of Human Resources, the HR Generalist is responsible for the management of Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS), Benefits Administration along with a focus in Compliance and Recruitment. OUR CULTURE: At the YMCA of Montclair, we strive to be the Employer of Choice, provide World-Class Service, and be the Charity of Choice. Our goal is to be a place where employees are empowered and excited to come to work. All staff ensures that members experience customer-centric, individual attention each and every day. We strive to be the preferred partner in collaborating with others, identifying and meeting our community needs. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Serve as the main point of contact for employee inquiries regarding benefits, HR policies and procedures., • Maintains the work structure by partnering with hiring managers to update job requirements and job descriptions for all positions., • Facilitate New Hire Orientation., • Manage benefits enrollment/changes for employees, inclusive of annual open enrollment, and HRIS management with accuracy, compliance and confidentiality., • Provide periodic reporting as required, e.g. Headcount, EEOC, OSHA, etc., • Advocate for employee engagement and retention, developing initiatives that enhance workplace culture and building organizational trust., • Addressing employee concerns, resolving conflicts, and fostering a positive and inclusive work environment., • Partner with VP of HR to develop employee career roadmaps., • Monitor HR metrics, analyze trends, and recommend programs to improve performance and employee experience., • Maintain employee records and audit trails in accordance with company and regulatory requirements., • Partner with VP of HR to execute mid-year and annual performance review cycle., • Handles leave of absence, worker’s compensation cases, accommodations, with professionalism and empathy., • Administer and track COBRA payments., • Manage Unemployment Claims billing and oversight of processed claims receipts. Data reporting on UI claims., • Management of Department of Labor (DOL) claims, DOL hearings process, and DOL monthly staffing data requests., • Collaborates cross-functionally with all internal departments., • Ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws and regulations., • Stay up to date on HR best practices and industry trends., • Attend required Abuse Risk Management training and adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising members and participants., • Follow employee and volunteer screening requirements and use screening instruments to screen for abuse risk. Provide employees and volunteers with on-going supervision and training related to abuse risk., • Provide employees and volunteers with regular feedback regarding their boundaries with consumers and require them to adhere to policies and procedures related to abuse risk., • Respond quickly to policy and procedure violations using Y’s disciplinary procedures and respond seriously and confidentially, • to reports of suspicious and inappropriate behaviors and follow mandated reporting requirements., • Communicate to all employees and volunteers the Y’s commitment to protect our members from abuse., • Support special projects as assigned. LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES: • Building relationships, • Creativity, • Critical Thinking, • Results Driven QUALIFICATIONS: • BA/BS degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required., • 3- 5 years of Human Resources experience with a broad understanding of all Human Resources functions such a benefits, compensation, recruiting, compliance and employment law., • Approachable, collaborative, and influential partner to the business, able to engage employees at all levels., • Ability to be autonomous, multi-task, set priorities, meet deadlines, and communicate status effectively in a fast-paced environment., • Flexibility to adjust in a changing environment., • Exceptional interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills., • Strong presentation skills., • Strong organizational, time management, attention to detail, problem-solving and analytical skills. Able to plan, organize, and implement projects and follow up as required., • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion., • An exemplary model of professionalism, integrity, dependability, and trustworthiness., • Strong proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint., • Strong understanding of New Jersey employment law., • Ability to travel locally for assignments, as needed, up to 20% of the time., • Onsite 4 days/week, 1 day remote from home (non-negotiable)., • PHR/SPHR Certification, • M/A experience, • Experience working in a nonprofit organization, • Hands-on experience with ADP Workforce Now WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS: • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions., • Commitment to integrity, diplomacy, and best-in-class HR practices that align with YMCA values., • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach and must be able to move around the work environment., • As the HR Generalist, transportation to other Y-locations is required; employee must have a valid driver’s license to travel to all locations and within the service areas as needed. Reliable transportation is required. COMPANY BENEFITS: Benefits include complimentary YMCA membership; accrued PTO; Medical, Vision, and Dental Health Insurance; paid Holidays, enrollment in the Y’s retirement program (must complete 1000 hours within 2 years of service) with 12% of salary contributed by the Y; 75% discount for SACC (before and aftercare), Early Learning Center, and Summer Camp programs in our Y facilities; a rewarding career with professional growth and advancement opportunities; a challenging and fun work environment with creative and talented individuals. WORK SCHEDULE: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. ANNUAL SALARY: $60,000 – $65,000