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  • Assistant Manager
    Assistant Manager
    6 hours ago
    Full-time
    Wayne

    At Johnston & Murphy we believe that attributes are as important as experience and that who you are is as important as what you know. We believe that it’s the intangibles that make people and organizations special. Towards that end we have created a culture around an attributes based people model called P.R.I.D.E. Pay Range: $45,000 per year (Includes base pay & personal commissions) Key Responsibilities of an Assistant Manager Passion – Personally dedicated to being the best; conveys enthusiasm for the organization with a “can do” attitude; never gives up. Consistently meet deadlines Use J&M sales tools to implement and obtain sales objectives Utilize all available resources to improve performance and to further educate yourself and your sales team Represents the Brand – Acts as an ambassador for the brand to the outside world; creates a store environment representative of a premium brand; adheres to an appropriate and effective set of core values. Effectively Network and Recruit Assist in interviewing and hiring personnel using the PRIDE model Assist in the implementation of visual guidelines, window changes and maintaining store appearance Adhere to personal presentation guidelines Consistently deliver World Class Service and use proper phone etiquette Interpersonal Skills – Effective communicator within the organization; builds lasting and productive relationships with co-workers. Build lasting and productive relationships within the organization Assist in the implementation, utilizing and certifying the team in all training programs Effective communication skills Assist in coaching and counseling performance to achieve company standards Assist in the implementation and adherence to all company policies and procedures Assist in the creation and administering PRIDE Performance Plans and Evaluations Delivers Results – Achieves financial goals; manages profitability through personal and team performance; executes company priorities. Meet and exceed sales plans, both store and personal Meet and exceed sales metrics, both store and personal Assist in protecting company assets including accurate inventory and cash management Assist in the creation and maintaining of weekly work schedules to utilize talent and maximize sales Edge – Can effectively initiate and manage change; makes good decisions based on analysis and knowledge; conveys sense of urgency and moves issues to closure. Ability to: Assist in managing ALL performance, from exceptional to deficient Identify trends through shopping the competition and other trend resources Effectively use all merchandise reports to assist in analyzing, identifying and communicating merchandising needs to maximize your business Partner with HR to move issues to closure Interpersonal Skills – Effective communicator within the organization; builds lasting and productive relationships with co-workers. Build lasting and productive relationships within the organization Assist in the implementation, utilizing and certifying the team in all training programs Effective communication skills Assist in coaching and counseling performance to achieve company standards Assist in the implementation and adherence to all company policies and procedures Assist in the creation and administering PRIDE Performance Plans and Evaluations Delivers Results – Achieves financial goals; manages profitability through personal and team performance; executes company priorities. Meet and exceed sales plans, both store and personal Meet and exceed sales metrics, both store and personal Assist in protecting company assets including accurate inventory and cash management Assist in the creation and maintaining of weekly work schedules to utilize talent and maximize sales Edge – Can effectively initiate and manage change; makes good decisions based on analysis and knowledge; conveys sense of urgency and moves issues to closure. Ability to: Assist in managing ALL performance, from exceptional to deficient Identify trends through shopping the competition and other trend resources Effectively use all merchandise reports to assist in analyzing, identifying and communicating merchandising needs to maximize your business Partner with HR to move issues to closure Job Requirements Prior management experience in retail environment preferred. Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Effective communication skills. Professional appearance. Willingness to learn. Stable prior employment history. Physical demands: this position involves constant moving, talking, listening, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing for long periods of time, walking, using hands to operate controls and climbing ladders in a safe manner. In addition, the ability to lift at least 40 lbs. The successful candidate will work a retail schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required. The candidate must adapt quickly to the competitive environment of retail sales Job Type: Full-time Pay: $45,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Work Location: In person

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  • Employment Specialist - School Based Youth Services Program
    Employment Specialist - School Based Youth Services Program
    6 days ago
    $35000 yearly
    Full-time
    Paterson

    Job description: The School-Based Youth Services Programs at Clifton and Passaic Valley High Schools are comprehensive, one-stop shopping programs designed to assist students prevent and combat problems affecting their personal, academic, social, emotional, and physical development in order to ensure that students graduate, become employable or continue their education, and are physically and mentally healthy and drug-free. The Employment Specialist is a full-time position, working 20 hours per week at each school, providing employment services and coordinating with existing employment services. The responsibilities include: • Serving as a member of a team committed to helping young people build on existing assets to make positive choices about their health and well-being, academic achievement, and interaction with others., • Identifying or conducting appropriate job training programs, assisting in job searches, developing and maintaining a database of local employment opportunities., • Coordinating with employment programs including those provide through the schools and the Workforce Investment Board (One-Stop Center)., • Overseeing program-based employment initiatives., • Assisting the Program Directors in maintaining and building relationships with the schools and community collaborators., • Assisting in data collection for evaluation purposes. Prospective applicants must have knowledge of the philosophy of Positive Youth Development; the ability to work collaboratively with school and program resources; and the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Bilingual (Spanish) skills are preferred. Computer skills are also essential, with experience with Microsoft Word, Access, and Excel, preferred. Bachelor’s degree required with previous experience working with adolescents. Attractive salary and benefits package will be provided. New Jersey Community Development Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, 403(B), Paid time off, Retirement plan, and Vision insurance.

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  • Office Administrator
    Office Administrator
    20 days ago
    Full-time
    Parsippany, Parsippany-Troy Hills

    A well-established civil engineering and land surveying company is seeking a friendly, energetic, and motivated individual to join our team as an Office Administrator. In this role, you will support the daily operations of our firm. Key responsibilities include: • Performing administrative functions to ensure a well-managed office environment., • Invoicing clients and managing accounts receivables., • Answering phones and handling clerical tasks., • Scanning and filing documents., • Entering timesheets for billable professionals., • Setting up new jobs and ordering office supplies., • Reproducing deliverable documents., • Assisting with scheduling and updating clients on project schedules and progress., • Digitally archiving and purging paper files., • Assisting with marketing, recruiting, and onboarding new team members. Requirements: • Ability to work individually and as part of a team., • Friendly, outgoing, and positive personality., • Excellent verbal and written communication skills., • Proficient in multitasking and maintaining an orderly work area., • Detail-oriented, especially with numbers., • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat Pro., • Experience with billing/accounting software, particularly Sage Timeslips, is preferred but training is available. Our company offers competitive pay, a 401K plan with employer contribution, and paid holidays and time off. Salary is based on qualifications.

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  • Life Skills Coordinator - Independence House
    Life Skills Coordinator - Independence House
    6 days ago
    $29683.45–$37494.51 yearly
    Full-time
    Paterson

    Job description: Life Skills Coordinator (Full-Time) - Independence House New Jersey Community Development Corporation New Jersey Community Development Corporation is a multi-faceted community development and social service agency providing opportunities to transform lives in Passaic County. Independence House is a transitional living program for homeless youth and youth aging-out of foster care who are between the ages of 17-21. We are seeking a dynamic individual to serve as the Life Skills Coordinator. The responsibilities include: Ensuring the health, welfare, safety and personal development of program individuals by creating a nurturing environment that addresses individual needs and preferences and that promotes the attainment of individual goals and objectives as outlined in the Individual Service Plan (ISP). Implementing Individual Service Plan (ISP) teaching/training schedule Ensuring that ISP goals and objectives are being addressed and that anticipated outcomes are being documented, monitored and met Teaching skills as per the ISP and in accordance with established methods Ensuring the timely and thorough completion of program documentation as required by state licensing standards, agency policy and procedures and quality assurance guidelines. Reviewing the daily logs, medication logs, communication log, activity sheets, and incident reports at the beginning of each shift. Assisting in the arrangement and providing of transportation of residents either through use of agency vehicles or public transportation Providing emergency shift coverage during staff shortages Prospective applicants must have a Bachelors Degree in a human services field with one to three years of experience working with young adults or a High School Diploma with three to seven years of experience working with young adults; excellent organizational skills; ability to work effectively independently or as a member of a team; excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; and a valid drivers license. Computer skills are also essential, with experience with Microsoft Word, and Excel, preferred. Attractive salary and benefits package will be provided. Additional Benefits: Eligible employees have access to a 403(b) retirement savings plan; however, there is no employer contribution at this time. If Interested In Applying For This Position Email your resume with a cover note telling us a little about yourself, your skills, and experience to: Human Resources. Please place “Life Skills/Independence House” in the subject line of your email. New Jersey Community Development Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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  • Supervising Prevention Consultant (NJ4S)
    Supervising Prevention Consultant (NJ4S)
    6 days ago
    $60000–$70000 yearly
    Full-time
    Paterson

    Job description: The Supervising Prevention Consultant is responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing prevention programs in schools and communities. Supervises a team of Prevention Consultants and collaborates with school districts, community partners, and service providers to deliver trainings, workshops, webinars, and assemblies that engage youth and families. Key Responsibilities: • Plan and implement evidence-based prevention programs for schools and communities., • Supervise, train, and evaluate Prevention Consultants., • Facilitate trainings, workshops, webinars, and assemblies for youth and families., • Establish and maintain partnerships with schools, law enforcement, healthcare providers, and other community organizations., • Support programmatic data collection, reporting, and continuous quality improvement initiatives., • Serve as a role model and ensure positive interactions with program participants., • Schedule and assist collaborators on best practices in prevention science., • Attend community events and meetings as required., • Perform additional duties as assigned. Qualifications: • Master’s degree in a related field (e.g., Counseling, Social Work, Public Administration)., • Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a social service environment implementing evidence-based practices, including at least three (3) years in a supervisory role., • Experience in community organizing, partnership development, and project management., • Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills., • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and networking abilities., • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse populations., • Strong organizational skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite., • Valid NJ driver’s license, safe driving record, and reliable vehicle., • Must pass NJ Child Abuse Record Information (CARI) screening and a fingerprint-based background check. NJCDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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  • Temporary Program Director (Hawthorne Heights)
    Temporary Program Director (Hawthorne Heights)
    6 days ago
    $75000 yearly
    Full-time
    Paterson

    Job description: The Program Director oversees all facets of program operations for Hawthorne Supervised Apartment Program, the Supported Living Program and the NJCDC Day Program. The Assistant Director also provides administrative and programmatic support to the Director of Residential Operations. Responsibilities: · Ensures overall performance of programs meeting identified outcomes, including expectation of a program culture that is inspiring, nurturing, and supportive · Hires, trains, supervises and evaluates program staff. · Establishes the staff schedule. Reviews and approves staff time sheets, vacation and holiday requests. · Coordinates the referral and admissions process · Coordinates the planning for new residents to move into the residence, including reading records and completing evaluations to determine appropriateness of potential program residents, as well as ensuring that all admission records are in place prior to the move-in date. · Initiates and coordinates the ongoing Individual Habilitation Plan for each resident and ensures that all staff is active participants in the required components of this process. · Monitors the DTR progress for each resident. Tracks progress related to residents’ IHP goals and objectives. · Ensures the timely and thorough completion of program documentation as required by state licensing standards, agency policy and procedures and continuous quality improvement (CQI) guidelines. · Reviews the daily logs, medication logs, communication log, activity sheets, and incident reports at least once every 72 hours to identify any errors, problems, trends, or issues which require intervention. · Provides administrative & programmatic support to the Director of Residential Operations · Works with Director of Residential Operations to ensure that program staff is thoroughly familiar with State licensing standards and policies and procedures of NJCDC’s residential programs. · Assists Director of Residential Operations in new program development, including attending planning meetings. · Cooperates with the Department of Children and Families, Department of Human Services, Division of Developmental Disabilities, Division of Mental Health & Addiction Services and the Office of Licensing during all investigations. Prospective applicants must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in social work or human services field preferred and three years experience in residential setting; demonstrated experience working with developmentally disabled; excellent organizational skills; self-starter; ability to work independently; ability to multi-task; Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; and a valid, clean New Jersey driver’s license.

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  • Product Engineer
    Product Engineer
    2 months ago
    $50000–$70000 yearly
    Full-time
    Wayne

    Product Engineer Location: Wayne, NJ Department: Engineering / Solutions Architecture Employment Type: Full-Time About the Role We are seeking an enthusiastic Product Engineer with strong experience in Ubuntu-based embedded systems, device deployment, and customer-facing technical support. You will manage embedded Linux edge devices, assist sales with demos, support clients with solution design guidance, and help operate cloud-hosted components of our platform. This role is for a curious, do-it-all builder with a hardware engineer’s heart - always learning, solving, and making things work. Key Responsibilities Embedded Systems Deployment & Management • Build, configure, and maintain Ubuntu-based embedded systems (Jetson, ARM SBCs, x86 industrial PCs)., • Create and manage system images, OTA updates, provisioning pipelines, and device monitoring., • Troubleshoot kernel-level, networking, hardware I/O (USB, serial, MIPI, PoE), and performance issues., • Implement secure configurations including SSH hardening, firewall rules, VPN tunnels, certificates, and logging., • Maintain accurate deployment documentation and revision control. Cloud & IT Systems Operations • Assist with deployment, configuration, and monitoring of cloud-based services, containers, and microservices., • Work with engineering teams to validate releases in staging and production environments., • Manage system logs, diagnostics, remote access, uptime monitoring, and alerts for field devices and cloud components., • Support IT-related tasks such as networking, identity management, VPN configuration, and secure endpoint management. Solution Architecture Support & Pre-Sales Activities • Participate in sales calls and demos, configuring environments and presenting system capabilities., • Prepare and support demo units, pilot systems, and on-site proof-of-concept installations., • Communicate clearly with customers to gather requirements and recommend deployment best practices., • Act as a technical liaison between sales, engineering, and customers—especially during onboarding and early adoption. Customer & Partner Interaction • Assist clients with designing new solutions, configuration, performance tuning, and troubleshooting., • Provide training, documentation, and technical support during evaluations and early deployment phases., • Capture customer feedback and communicate product gaps, bugs, and feature requests to internal teams. Internal Collaboration • Work with engineering to test new releases on embedded devices and cloud services., • Maintain internal lab equipment, demo systems, and build infrastructure for engineering and sales. Required Skills & Experience • 2–8+ years working with Linux/Ubuntu, ideally on embedded or edge systems., • Strong understanding of systemd, networking, containers, and Linux internals., • Experience with embedded hardware (Jetson, ARM boards, industrial PCs)., • Comfort with cameras, sensors, network interfaces, and low-level debugging tools., • Ability to write shell scripts; Python proficiency preferred., • Experience supporting or managing cloud deployments., • Solid grounding in IT fundamentals (networking, security, VPNs, DNS, certificates)., • Highly comfortable using AI tools for general work, coding assistance, automation, documentation, and problem-solving. Preferred Experience • Experience with video analytics, access control, ALPR, or other hardware-integrated AI solutions., • Familiarity with Tailscale (or similar), VLANs, and secure remote access., • Exposure to DevOps practices or infrastructure as code., • Prior pre-sales engineering or customer success engineering experience., • Ability to prepare technical documentation and clear customer-facing materials. What We Offer • A mix of hands-on engineering and customer-facing technical work., • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge embedded and cloud technologies., • Competitive salary, benefits, and flexible work arrangements. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: • 401(k), • 401(k) matching, • Dental insurance, • Health insurance, • Vision insurance, • Paid time off Experience: • Systems engineering: 2 years (Required) Ability to Commute: • Wayne, NJ 07470 (Required), • Occasional travel may be required.

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