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Job DescriptionDescription: The Certified Medical Assistant is responsible for providing high quality direct patient care and assisting providers and other clinical staff with patient care and other clinical and administrative duties in a professional manner. Ability to competently and skillfully perform all clinical and clerical functions including, but not limited to: vital signs, patient interview, electronic documentation, screening tools, lab/specimen prep, point of care collection and processing, filing, processing records, answering phones, verifying insurance, scheduling appointments and processing referrals. Must provide age-appropriate care in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the patient served. Advocare, LLC is a partnership of the top doctors in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware, including pediatricians, family practice and specialist. As part of the team, you’ll work side-by-side with forward-thinking professionals who strive to provide the highest quality medical care by meeting and exceeding standards for clinical outcomes while delivering exceptional patient service in an evolving healthcare environment. As a full-time Advocare employee, the following benefits are available for you and your family: Medical/prescription coverage; dental coverage; vision care; flexible spending accounts; health savings account, if applicable; voluntary hospital indemnity; voluntary term life insurance and AD voluntary short-term disability and long-term disability; critical illness, cancer, and accident insurance; group auto and homeowners insurance; commuter benefits; 401(k). Certified Medical Assistant Essential Functions: • Completes a broad variety of administrative tasks and clinical duties including but not limited to obtaining and recording patient medical histories, receiving, and directing phone calls, ensuring successful completion of all forms, • Maintaining medical supplies inventory and performing preventive maintenance to keep the medical equipment operating, • Preparing patients for examination by performing physical tests, take vitals, reporting patient history summary, • Preparing treatment rooms for clinical examinations, • Counseling patients by transmitting physician’s orders and questions about the treatment, • Delivering attention, compassionate support, and assistance to patients and families, • Ensuring compliance with all healthcare regulations including HIPPA, OSHA, etc., • Aides staff, physicians, and other faculty as needed, • Firm grasp on medical practices, administrative processes, and organizational policies, • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, • Proficient in administrative tasks, • Must be highly organized and detail-oriented; demonstrating leadership to maintain credibility, • Familiarity with medical terminology and digital record systems, • Ability to communicate effectively and verbalize ideas, • Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands and demonstrates the highest level of customer/client service and response, • Multiple medical and prescription coverage options, • Dental and vision care plans, • Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), where applicable, • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), • Voluntary critical illness, cancer, and accident insurance, • Voluntary hospital indemnity coverage, • Voluntary short-term and long-term disability insurance, • Voluntary term life insurance and AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment), • 401(k) retirement savings plan, • Paid time off (PTO), • Commuter benefits, • Vision, • Flexible Spending Accounts, • MetLife Auto/Vehicle & Home Insurance DiscountsRequirements:, • Medical Assistant Certification or Registration required, • High school diploma or equivalent required, • One year of prior experience in a medical setting preferred

Job DescriptionJob Summary We are seeking a Behavioral Health - Direct Service Specialist to join our team! As a Behavioral Health - Direct Service Specialist, you will work with our seasoned clinical multidisciplinary team members to assist with coordinating new patient intakes, provide ongoing support services involving the day-to-day care of our mental health & SUD consumers and assist with administrative tasks throughout multiple program departments. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in mental health settings, possess strong communication skills, work well within a team environment, and be able to engage others in a respectful, professional and empathetic manner. Responsibilities • Assist counselors, nurses & other clinical staff in the day-to-day care of our SPMI client population., • Coordinate with referral sources to schedule new client appointments in our Partial Care program ensuring all necessary information is collected prior to intake assessment., • Provide support and guidance while building and maintaining relationships with community partners, family members and referral sources., • Follow up with new patients prior to first appointment to confirm appointment, transportation and address any questions or concerns., • Assist Intake Coordinator & Nursing department with obtaining clinical documentation., • Coordinate appointments as needed for medical tests & doctors visits., • Assist clients with accessing community services., • Maintain comprehensive records of patient interactions, promptly reporting concerns as needed., • Establish rapport and ongoing therapeutic relationships with clients while building socialization and communication skills., • Provide clients with encouragement and positive feedback., • Daily utilization of Electronic Health Record (EHR) to document client interactions & maintain ongoing clinical records., • Assist with client monitoring during daily activities and meals/assist with CACFP program attendance.Qualifications/Requirements, • Strong communication and interpersonal skills., • Strong problem-solving abilities., • Experience using electronic health records (EHR)., • Adept in clinical documentation., • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment., • Minimum BA in mental health or related field., • Must possess a positive, empathetic & compassionate attitude., • Must have a NJ Driver's license for 5+ years w/ a safe driving record.Schedule, • Monday to Friday, • 7:30 am to 4:00pm

Job Description The Mental Health Association is seeking Per Diem Peer Support Specialist for our new program, 988 Mobile Crisis Outreach Team, operating out of Hudson county. The 988 Mobile Crisis Outreach Response program will respond to adults (18 and above) in nonlife-threatening situations who have contacted the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. The Mobile Crisis Outreach Response program (MCORT) responds 24 hours a day, seven days a week, every day of the year, to nonlife-threatening mental health, substance use or suicidal crises in the community. MCORT will work in coordination with the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline crisis centers. (The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline was formerly the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.) MCORT is to be comprised of a two-person team in the field under remote supervision by a third professional from a centralized location. Shifts are on an as-needed basis for this position. Specifically seeking holiday and weekend coverage. Qualified applicants for the position of Per Diem Peer Support Specialist will have, at minimum: • Two years’ of continuous recovery experience based on personal experience with a mental illness or substance use disorder (AMI or SUD), and at least one year of field experience working with community individuals required., • Must be certified by at least one of the following credentialing entities: Addiction Professional Certification Board as a Certified Recovery Support Practitioner (CRSP) or Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS); Mental Health Association in New Jersey as a Certified Recovery Support Practitioner (CRSP); NSSDAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals as a National Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist (NCPRSS); Certified Wellness Coach; Community Mental Health Associate Certificate., • The ability to provide effective crisis response and de-escalation and intervention as related to community mental health in the community., • A valid NJ driver’s license and a good driving record., • The ability to collaborate effectively with community providers and 988 managing entity., • Providing evidenced based crisis services, when identified by the 988-managing entity, to individuals experiencing a mental health or substance use disorder crisis in the community., • Utilization of Motivational Interviewing to engage individuals experiencing crisis and provide non-clinical support beyond the resolution of the immediate crisis., • Supporting individuals to de-escalate crisis, and when deemed necessary, safe, and appropriate, provide transportation to crisis stabilization and receiving centers, certified community behavioral health clinics, or hospital’s emergency departments for appropriate care and treatment., • Providing follow up to community members in need of connections to social services that can enhance prevention of non-emergency calls and increase early intervention treatment access., • Direct follow up with identified clients and collateral contacts as needed in order to facilitate access to appropriate services based on immediate client needs., • Providing weekend/holiday coverage on a rotating basis for 24 hour/7 day access to services., • Collaboration with family members, friends or loved ones to assist and support individuals in crisis on an as-needed basis. Record Keeping & Reporting Record keeping as required by funding sources through the electronic clinical record software, and/or accreditation agencies as required. Other duties as assigned by Program Director. Base Hourly Rate: $26.44 Reports to: Master’s Level Supervisor – 988 Mobile Crisis Outreach Response Team. #High Fully paid medical coverage for eligible staff. Generous 401(k) match. Plentiful Paid Holidays, Vacation, Personal and Sick time. MHAEM is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is MHAEM’s policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO/AA M/F/M/V/D Employee Rights under the FMLA Powered by JazzHR PZ0hhCnVmT

Job DescriptionPosition Title: Supervising Therapeutic Visitation Specialist Reports to: Director of Supportive Visitation Services Broad Function: Supervising Therapeutic Visitation Specialist will oversee a team of clinicians and provide therapeutic visitation services. I: CORE VALUES • Demonstrates awareness of biases, internalized racial superiority and oppression. Leads with a racial equity lens and actively uses the racial equity tool in meaningful ways,, • Contributes to valuable and positive cultural humility transformation in individuals, organizations, and social systems to actively progress across the antiracist multicultural institution continuum., • Demonstrates cultural humility through an awareness of and sensitivity towards Agency’s clients’ and coworkers’ cultural and socioeconomic characteristics., • Committed to the value of a nurturing family as the ideal environment for a child and believes in the capacity of people to grow and change., • Works from a strength-based perspective., • Recognizes that consumers come first and responds to consumers appropriately., • Knows and adheres to all FC Policies and Procedures, • Participates in a QI subcommittee and keeps abreast of and adheres to QI policies and procedures.II: PROFESSIONALISM: 1. Values and participates in the Team as a proactive member., 2. Respects others’ professional opinions and tolerates a range of feelings., 3. Able to give and receive constructive criticism., 4. Willing to take on extra work as needed (i.e. when there is a vacancy). III: SUPERVISION: • Attends supervision consistently and comes prepared., • Able to receive feedback and learn from it., • Has insight about self (i.e., strengths and weaknesses) and utilizes that knowledge towards growth and change.IV: LEADERSHIP: Supervising Therapeutic Visitation Specialist, • Maintains and/or develops expertise in the SVS model., • Oversees team of Therapeutic Visitation Specialists., • Facilitates and co-facilitates on-boarding and staff training for team., • Ensures all vehicle maintenance is completed for clinician-team fleet in collaboration with Coordinator in accordance with vehicle policies and procedures., • Be an active, positive stakeholder in the communication feedback loop among administration, supervising visitation specialists, and all direct service staff. Support a positive relationship between service and administration that is balanced with accountability, positive morale, and support., • Support staff’s facilitation and/or documentation of Visit Planning Meetings when assistance is required., • Support staff’s completion of caregiver surveys, assist staff with scheduling as needed., • Ensure the team’s documentation is complete in accordance with the SVS model., • Share on- call responsibilities with leadership., • Regularly attends chosen sub-committee.V: DIRECT SERVICE, • Attends all necessary trainings in compliance with the SVS model., • Schedules and conducts visits in the least-restrictive, most home-like location (the first preference being within the family's home) while ensuring the safety of the children., • Initiates and maintains ongoing communication with families that is culturally sensitive, utilizing family’s preferred language considering a family’s faith and culture., • Ensures the environment for parent-child contact is safe, non-traumatizing, and promotes healthy attachment., • Uses strengths-based, solutions-focused, family centered, trauma informed strategies to elicit family input., • Advocates for parents/families as necessary and supports them in advocating for themselves., • Uses a process to gather information which includes reviewing collateral information and inquiring about family's natural supports., • Completes required assessment tools including but not limited to bio-psychosocial assessments, Rose Wentz Matrix and SVS Caregiver Surveys., • Documents contacts with families in agency's progress notes and DCP&P contact sheets., • Creates a visitation plan with active familial involvement and updates the plan at regular intervals., • Facilitates visit planning meetings and participates in other relevant meetings., • Initiates and maintains ongoing communication with DCP&P, other providers, and supports., • Links the family to community resources, formal and informal supports, and coordinates with DCP&P., • Collaborates with and shares relevant information with DCP&P staff, other providers, and supports., • Provides therapeutic support and modeling around appropriate and nurturing parenting., • Uses clinical interventions and trauma informed approaches to promote behavioral change in caregivers and children through education, modeling, reinforcement, and empowerment., • Interventions may include but are not limited to: Elements of family counseling, play therapy, art therapy, and/or individual therapy; focused on improving parenting skills, attunement, and communication within the family., • Intervening in the event of a safety issue., • Incorporating trauma informed care to all facets of treatment., • Creates an environment that empowers family members, including parents, children, and caregivers to communicate their goals and needs., • Utilizes various interviewing and/or communication techniques in a culturally competent manner., • Recognizes non-verbal communication and maintains good eye contact and posture., • Enhances parental skills by goal setting, modeling, mentoring, reinforcement, feedback and reflection through a trauma-informed perspective., • Prepares for each visit with caregivers reviewing goals and expectations and encouraging them to be the lead in visit planning., • Debriefs with caregivers after each visit to allow for processing and self-reflection and discussion of strengths and challenges., • Provides in-home aftercare services in the event of reunification of families., • Provides transportation for parents and/or children to and from visitation location., • Engages in case presentations and completes timely documentation., • Prepares case presentations and engages in case discussions/consultations., • Maintains electronic health record and completes all internal and external documentation needs in accordance with program guidelines., • Knowledge: Knowledge of the child welfare system, community resources, social services, and mental health systems. Knowledge of appropriate therapeutic interventions in crisis and non-crisis situations. Knowledge of infant, child, and adolescent stages of growth and development. Knowledge of trauma and its effect on children and families. Knowledge of county’s local and highway roads., • Skills and Abilities: Excellent time management skills. Organizational skills with the ability to manage numerous visiting families and systems of care simultaneously to promote best practices. Outstanding human relations skills and the ability to function autonomously and in a team environment. Effective oral and written communication skills. Effectively solve problems and communicate information, including the identification and communication of problems and/or issues with appropriate team and management staff. Ability to utilize therapeutic approaches with children and families. Model, coach, support, and mentor parents on the use of nurturing and safe parenting. Ability to deliver and score assessment tools. Excellent computer skills with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and/or electronic health record systems. Safely operate a motor vehicle abiding by all applicable traffic laws. Ensure the safety of all passengers through appropriate safety measures including use of seat belts, car and booster seats and/or child safety locks., • Professional Characteristics: Open, warm, empathic, attentive listener, self-aware, ethical, creative, organized, flexible, open to constructive feedback, patient, responsible, able to work independently, mature, self-motivated, dedicated, enthusiastic, willing to take on additional tasks and responsibilities, interested in seeking additional training and skills. Experience/willingness to work with culturally diverse populations., • Work Environment/Physical Demands: The individual must possess the ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, and lifting of up to or in excess of 50 pounds. A flexible working schedule with 5 days per week evening availability. Some working time is spent out of the office transporting children and/or parents to and from visits and observing visits in families’ homes or in the community (parks, libraries, restaurants, jails, etc.).Salary : $70,000 - 74,000 Vacation & Benefits: • Vacation: As a full-time employee working generally 35 hours per week, you will be eligible to participate in the Family Connections group benefit plans. Benefits include medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability, retirement plans, and additional supplementary benefits. Yes, you can elect to not enroll into these benefits. You will also be eligible to accrue vacation, personal, and sick days in addition to 12 paid holidays, and summer wellness Fridays. Family Connections is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to excellence. Employment offers are made on the basis of qualifications and without regard to race, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability, age veteran status, or sexual orientation or other protected classes under the State and Federal law. Powered by JazzHR gy8NhNJULP

Job Description Overview Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation. Who We Are: GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes. Why Work for GEO: • We believe that work is more than a place you go to every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things., • Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful. Responsibilities Summary: The Physician is the first point of contact for many detainees/inmates and as a result must be able to diagnose a wide range of illnesses and injuries. The primary care/internal medicine Physician is also responsible for managing the overall care of the patient and communicating with the specialist or specialists as needed. The Physician manages and evaluates the medical program activities based on industry standards and contractual obligations. This position also functions as liaison between correctional officials, public agencies, and the company. Implements all contractually required services. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: • The Physician examines and treats to ensure proper injury care, disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment and recovery on detainees/inmates referred by the nursing/professional staff under established clinical practice guidelines., • The Physician provides medical treatment and orders studies, tests and ancillary services required consistent with the provision of basic health care services., • Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens to treat identified and documented medical conditions and regularly reviews those cases requiring ongoing medical/pharmaceutical attention to include the administration and education of appropriate use of vaccines., • The Physician discusses potential side effects of medication/treatment with patients and ensure that all allergy information is up to date before prescribing medication/treatment., • Provides advice to patients for lifestyle and diet changes that may improve their health or help to treat the health issue they are experiencing., • The Physician produces clear and concise health records, reports and correspondence, including the use of Electronic Health Records system., • Maintains patient confidentiality and comply with all federal and state health information privacy laws., • The Physician collaborates and communicates effectively with the Hospital medical team, Psychiatric, Mental Health Professionals, Nurses, Health Technicians and Administrative Assistants., • The Physician maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops/seminars/conferences, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies, and completes required Continuing Medical Education requirements., • Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor., • The Physician provides 24-hour on-call coverage to advise nursing staff in the care of detainees., • Performs regular chart review for quality assurance purposes and countersigns telephone orders., • The Physician designates the level of care to be performed, and the necessary equipment needed. Identifies continuing care facilities and specialty physicians., • Initiates dental and psychiatric referrals., • The Physician participates in Mortality Reviews., • Reviews and responds to your Peer Reviews., • The Physician performs other various duties as assigned. Qualifications Minimum Requirements: • Medical degree in medicine from an accredited school and licensed to practice as a medical or osteopathic physician in the state in which the facility is located required. Board Certified/Board Eligible in primary care or related field preferred., • Two (2) years of direct work experience as a Physician., • Completion of a U.S. -based residency program required., • Current DEA and D.P.S. Certificate of Registration., • Professional license must remain on file at all times at the facility where services are located., • Ability to provide independent, critical thinking skills necessary to aid all medical provider roles serving detainees and collaborate effectively with subspecialist consultants., • Understand and possess up-to-date pharmacology, safety, and medical skills necessary to teach and perform the medical provider/director role., • Must be able to deal effectively with difficult detainees and facility staff at times., • Must be comfortable utilizing Electronic Health Record systems, training will be provided., • Demonstrate the ability to adjust medical techniques to accommodate the needs of the specialized population of the detention setting. This includes communication between medical staff and detention staff about the care of detainees while understanding and adjusting for the unique security issues of the facility.

Job DescriptionPosition Title: Regional Coordinator Reports to: Director of Supportive Visitation Services Broad Function: Provide programmatic oversight of operations. I: CORE VALUES • Demonstrates awareness of biases, internalized racial superiority and oppression. Leads with a racial equity lens and actively uses the racial equity tool in meaningful ways,, • Contributes to valuable and positive cultural humility transformation in individuals, organizations, and social systems to actively progress across the antiracist multicultural institution continuum., • Demonstrates cultural humility through an awareness of and sensitivity towards Agency’s clients’ and coworkers’ cultural and socioeconomic characteristics., • Committed to the value of a nurturing family as the ideal environment for a child and believes in the capacity of people to grow and change., • Works from a strength-based perspective., • Recognizes that consumers come first and responds to consumers appropriately., • Knows and adheres to all FC Policies and Procedures, • Participates in a QI subcommittee and keeps abreast of and adheres to QI policies and procedures.II: PROFESSIONALISM: 1. Values and participates in the Team as a proactive member., 2. Respects others’ professional opinions and tolerates a range of feelings., 3. Able to give and receive constructive criticism., 4. Willing to take on extra work as needed (i.e. when there is a vacancy). III: SUPERVISION: • Attends supervision consistently and comes prepared., • Able to receive feedback and learn from it., • Has insight about self (i.e., strengths and weaknesses) and utilizes that knowledge towards growth and change.IV: LEADERSHIP: Regional Coordinator Responsibilities, • Maintains and/or develops expertise in the SVS model., • Assists Director with facilitation of team meetings, assignment of cases, and coordination of additional program functions., • Oversees Visitation Aides, • Maintains Visit Aides weekly schedules, ensures Visit Aides job duties are complete, meets with staff for supervision, etc., • Oversee on-site and community visit schedules., • Initiates and maintains ongoing communication with families that is culturally sensitive, utilizing family’s preferred language considering a family’s faith and culture., • Ensures the environment for parent-child contact is safe, non-traumatizing, and promotes healthy attachment., • Creates an environment that empowers family members, including parents, children, and caregivers to communicate their goals and needs., • Utilizes various interviewing and/or communication techniques in a culturally competent manner., • Recognizes non-verbal communication and maintains good eye contact and posture., • Advocates for parents/families as necessary and supports them in advocating for themselves., • Facilitates and co-facilitates on-boarding and staff training, as specified alongside the Program Director, Associate Director, supervising therapeutic visitation specialists, and Supervising supportive visitation specialists., • Support the screening process to ensure that referrals are appropriate and the availability of visitation staff., • Track and ensure all vehicle maintenance is completed and up to date for fleet in collaboration with supervising therapeutic visitation specialists & supervising supportive visitation specialists in accordance with vehicle policies and procedures. Confirms appropriate car seat inventory., • Be an active, positive stakeholder in the communication feedback loop among administration, supervising visitation specialists, and all direct service staff. Support a positive relationship between service and administration that is balanced with accountability, positive morale, and support., • Provide on-site support during work hours and intervene as needed/when staff require support., • Support staff’s facilitation of Visit Planning Meetings and track VPM occurrence to ensure fidelity to the model., • Track completion of caregiver surveys, assist staff with scheduling as needed., • Track referrals and maintain waitlist., • Facilitating communication with respective RDS regarding waitlists and assignment of cases., • Assist with case assignment and case transfers., • Initiates and maintains ongoing communication with DCP&P, other providers, and supports., • Assist with purchasing program supplies, following protocol outlined by finance team., • Support the Program Director & Associate Director ensuring Medicaid billing is timely and complete., • Share on-call responsibilities with leadership., • Regularly attend chosen sub-committee., • Education & Experience: Candidates must possess a master’s degree in social work or related field (e.g. counseling) and a valid license (LSW or LAC). LCSW or LPC, with clinical supervision certification is preferred. Preferred candidates will have at least 1 year in the mental health field, including at least 1 year experience working with children and families, particularly families involved in the child welfare system and and/or affected by trauma. Valid New Jersey driver’s license, safe driving record, and vehicle availability are required., • Knowledge: Knowledge of the child welfare system, community resources, social services, and mental health systems. Knowledge of appropriate therapeutic interventions in crisis and non-crisis situations. Knowledge of trauma and its effect on children and families. Experience/willingness to work with culturally diverse populations. General understanding of the presentation of mental health diagnoses and substance use disorders. Operates from a trauma-informed perspective., • Skills and Abilities: Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to manage numerous responsibilities and people simultaneously. Ability to multi-task. Ability to utilize de-escalation techniques and support staff. Effective human relations skills with the ability to function in a team environment and be fair, respectful, considerate and inclusive. Effective oral and written communication skills. Excellent computer skills with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and/or electronic health record systems., • Professional Characteristics: Open, warm, empathic, attentive listener, self-aware, ethical, creative, organized, flexible, open to constructive feedback, patient, responsible, able to work independently, mature, self-motivated, dedicated, enthusiastic, willing to take on additional tasks and responsibilities, interested in seeking additional training and skills.Salary Range : $70,000 - $75,000 Vacation & Benefits: • Vacation: As a full-time employee working generally 35 hours per week, you will be eligible to participate in the Family Connections group benefit plans. Benefits include medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability, retirement plans, and additional supplementary benefits. Yes, you can elect to not enroll into these benefits. You will also be eligible to accrue vacation, personal, and sick days in addition to 12 paid holidays, and summer wellness Fridays., • Benefits also include professional development assistance, referral program, internal/external trainings, Capella University partnership, 403b retirement plan with employer matching (3% max) (you can enroll in your 403b without a waiting period) , employer-paid life insurance, employer paid Long-term Disability (LTD) insurance, employer paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, etc. Powered by JazzHR YITFZnw8MM

Job DescriptionPosition Title: Supportive Visitation Specialist Reports to: Supervising Supportive Visitation Specialist Broad Function: Provide supportive visitation services. I: CORE VALUES • Demonstrates awareness of biases, internalized racial superiority and oppression. Leads with a racial equity lens and actively uses the racial equity tool in meaningful ways,, • Contributes to valuable and positive cultural humility transformation in individuals, organizations, and social systems to actively progress across the antiracist multicultural institution continuum., • Demonstrates cultural humility through an awareness of and sensitivity towards Agency’s clients’ and coworkers’ cultural and socioeconomic characteristics., • Committed to the value of a nurturing family as the ideal environment for a child and believes in the capacity of people to grow and change., • Works from a strength-based perspective., • Recognizes that consumers come first and responds to consumers appropriately., • Knows and adheres to all FC Policies and Procedures., • Values and participates in the Team as a proactive member., • Respects others’ professional opinions and tolerates a range of feelings., • Able to give and receive constructive criticism. 1. Attends supervision consistently and comes prepared. • Able to receive feedback and learn from it., • Has insight about self (i.e., strengths and weaknesses) and utilizes that knowledge towards growth and change.IV: DIRECT SERVICE, • Attends all necessary trainings in compliance with the SVS model., • Schedules and conducts visits in the least-restrictive, most home-like location (the first preference being within the family's home) while ensuring the safety of the children., • Initiates and maintains ongoing communication with families that is culturally sensitive, utilizing family’s preferred language considering a family’s faith and culture., • Ensures the environment for parent-child contact is safe, non-traumatizing, and promotes healthy attachment., • Uses strengths-based, solutions-focused, family centered, trauma informed strategies to elicit family input., • Advocates for parents/families as necessary and supports them in advocating for themselves., • Uses a process to gather information which includes reviewing collateral information and inquiring about family's natural supports., • Completes required assessment tools including but not limited to: Rose Wentz Matrix and SVS Caregiver Surveys., • Documents contacts with families in agency's progress notes and DCP&P contact sheets., • Creates a visitation plan with active familial involvement and updates the plan at regular intervals., • Facilitates visit planning meetings and participates in other relevant meetings., • Initiates and maintains ongoing communication with DCP&P, other providers, and supports., • Links the family to community resources, formal and informal supports, and coordinates with DCP&P., • Collaborates with and shares relevant information with DCP&P staff, other providers, and supports., • Provides support and modeling around appropriate and nurturing parenting., • Enhances parental skills by goal setting, modeling, mentoring, reinforcement and feedback and reflection through a trauma-informed perspective., • Prepares for each visit with caregivers reviewing goals and expectations and encouraging them to be the lead in visit planning., • Debriefs with caregivers after each visit to allow for processing and self-reflection and discussion of strengths and challenges., • Creates an environment that empowers family members, including parents, children, and caregivers to communicate their goals and needs., • Utilizes various interviewing and/or communication techniques in a culturally competent manner., • Recognizes non-verbal communication and maintains good eye contact and posture., • Provides in-home aftercare services in the event of reunification of families., • Provides transportation for parents and/or children to and from visitation location., • Engages in case presentations and completes timely documentation., • Prepares case presentations and engages in case discussions/consultations., • Maintains electronic health record and completes all internal and external documentation needs in accordance with program guidelines. Knowledge: Knowledge of the child welfare system, community resources, social services, and mental health systems. Knowledge of trauma and its effect on children and families. Knowledge of HIPAA compliance. General understanding of mental health diagnoses and substance use disorders. Knowledge of resources and/or services in the community for the target population. Knowledge of trauma and its effects on children and families. Knowledge of infant, child and adolescent stages of growth and development. Knowledge of county’s local and highway roads. Skills and Abilities: Excellent time management skills. Organizational skills with the ability to manage numerous visiting families and systems of care simultaneously to promote best practices. Outstanding human relations skills and the ability to function autonomously and in a team environment. Effective oral and written communication skills. Effectively solve problems and communicate information, including the identification and communication of problems and/or issues with appropriate team and management staff. Model, coach, support, and mentor parents on the use of nurturing and safe parenting. Excellent computer skills with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and/or electronic health record systems. Safely operate a motor vehicle abiding by all applicable traffic laws. Ensure the safety of all passengers through appropriate safety measures including use of seat belts, car and booster seats and/or child safety locks. Comfortability working with families from diverse backgrounds. De-escalation strategies and ability to reach out when support is needed. Professional Characteristics: Open, warm, empathic, attentive listener, self-aware, ethical, creative, organized, flexible, open to constructive feedback, patient, responsible, able to work independently, mature, self-motivated, dedicated, enthusiastic, willing to take on additional tasks and responsibilities, interested in seeking additional training and skills. Experience/willingness to work with culturally diverse populations. Salary: $50,000 Vacation & Benefits: • Vacation: As a full-time employee working generally 35 hours per week, you will be eligible to participate in the Family Connections group benefit plans. Benefits include medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability, retirement plans, and additional supplementary benefits. Yes, you can elect to not enroll into these benefits. You will also be eligible to accrue vacation, personal, and sick days in addition to 12 paid holidays, and summer wellness Fridays. Family Connections is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to excellence. Employment offers are made on the basis of qualifications and without regard to race, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability, age veteran status, or sexual orientation or other protected classes under the State and Federal law. Powered by JazzHR s1FmnksTcs

Job DescriptionPosition Title: Bilingual Therapeutic Visitation Specialist Reports to: Supervising Therapeutic Visitation Specialist Broad Function: Provide therapeutic visitation services. II: PROFESSIONALISM: 1. Values and participates in the Team as a proactive member., 2. Respects others’ professional opinions and tolerates a range of feelings., 3. Able to give and receive constructive criticism., 4. Willing to take on extra work as needed (i.e. when there is a vacancy). III: SUPERVISION: • Attends supervision consistently and comes prepared., • Able to receive feedback and learn from it., • Attends all necessary trainings in compliance with the SVS model., • Schedules and conducts visits in the least-restrictive, most home-like location (the first preference being within the family's home) while ensuring the safety of the children., • Initiates and maintains ongoing communication with families that is culturally sensitive, utilizing family’s preferred language considering a family’s faith and culture., • Ensures the environment for parent-child contact is safe, non-traumatizing, and promotes healthy attachment., • Uses strengths-based, solutions-focused, family centered, trauma informed strategies to elicit family input., • Advocates for parents/families as necessary and supports them in advocating for themselves., • Uses a process to gather information which includes reviewing collateral information and inquiring about family's natural supports., • Completes required assessment tools including but not limited to bio-psychosocial assessments, Rose Wentz Matrix and SVS Caregiver Surveys., • Documents contacts with families in agency's progress notes and DCP&P contact sheets., • Creates a visitation plan with active familial involvement and updates the plan at regular intervals., • Facilitates visit planning meetings and participates in other relevant meetings., • Initiates and maintains ongoing communication with DCP&P, other providers, and supports., • Links the family to community resources, formal and informal supports, and coordinates with DCP&P., • Collaborates with and shares relevant information with DCP&P staff, other providers, and supports., • Provides therapeutic support and modeling around appropriate and nurturing parenting., • Uses clinical interventions and trauma informed approaches to promote behavioral change in caregivers and children through education, modeling, reinforcement, and empowerment., • Interventions may include but are not limited to: Elements of family counseling, play therapy, art therapy, and/or individual therapy; focused on improving parenting skills, attunement, and communication within the family., • Intervening in the event of a safety issue., • Incorporating trauma informed care to all facets of treatment., • Creates an environment that empowers family members, including parents, children, and caregivers to communicate their goals and needs., • Utilizes various interviewing and/or communication techniques in a culturally competent manner., • Recognizes non-verbal communication and maintains good eye contact and posture., • Enhances parental skills by goal setting, modeling, mentoring, reinforcement, feedback and reflection through a trauma-informed perspective., • Prepares for each visit with caregivers reviewing goals and expectations and encouraging them to be the lead in visit planning., • Debriefs with caregivers after each visit to allow for processing and self-reflection and discussion of strengths and challenges., • Provides in-home aftercare services in the event of reunification of families., • Provides transportation for parents and/or children to and from visitation location., • Engages in case presentations and completes timely documentation., • Prepares case presentations and engages in case discussions/consultations., • Maintains electronic health record and completes all internal and external documentation needs in accordance with program guidelines., • Perform other duties as assigned. SPECIFICATIONS: • Education & Experience: Candidates must possess a master’s degree in social work or related field (e.g. counseling) and a valid professional license: (LPC, LCSW LAC, LSW, CSW). Must possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey with safe driving record. Minimum of one (1) year of work experience with children and families, particularly families involved with the child welfare system and/or affected by trauma. Experience working with diverse populations., • Knowledge: Knowledge of the child welfare system, community resources, social services, and mental health systems. Knowledge of appropriate therapeutic interventions in crisis and non-crisis situations. Knowledge of infant, child and adolescent stages of growth and development. Knowledge of trauma and its effect on children and families. Knowledge of county’s local and highway roads., • Skills and Abilities: Bilingual: English and Spanish or Haitian Creole or Portugese. Excellent time management skills. Organizational skills with the ability to manage numerous visiting families and systems of care simultaneously to promote best practices. Outstanding human relations skills and the ability to function autonomously and in a team environment. Effective oral and written communication skills. Effectively solve problems and communicate information, including the identification and communication of problems and/or issues with appropriate team and management staff. Ability to utilize therapeutic approaches with children and families. Model, coach, support, and mentor parents on use of nurturing and safe parenting. Ability to deliver and score assessment tools. Excellent computer skills with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and/or electronic health record systems. Safely operate a motor vehicle abiding by all applicable traffic laws. Ensure safety of all passengers through appropriate safety measures including use of seat belts, car and booster seats and/or child safety locks., • Professional Characteristics: Open, warm, empathic, attentive listener, self-aware, ethical, creative, organized, flexible, open to constructive feedback, patient, responsible, able to work independently, mature, self-motivated, dedicated, enthusiastic, willing to take on additional tasks and responsibilities, interested in seeking additional training and skills. Experience/willingness to work with culturally diverse populations., • Work Environment/Physical Demands: The individual must possess the ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, and lifting of up to or in excess of 50 pounds. A flexible working schedule with 5 days per week evening availability. Some working time is spent out of the office transporting children and/or parents to and from visits and observing visits in families’ homes or in the community (parks, libraries, restaurants, jails, etc.)Salary : $73,000 Vacation & Benefits: • Vacation: As a full-time employee working generally 35 hours per week, you will be eligible to participate in the Family Connections group benefit plans. Benefits include medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability, retirement plans, and additional supplementary benefits. Yes, you can elect to not enroll into these benefits. You will also be eligible to accrue vacation, personal, and sick days in addition to 12 paid holidays, and summer wellness Fridays. Powered by JazzHR 62Ov2TNUf1

The Senior Utilization Review Specialist collaborates with the healthcare team in the management and resolution of activities that assure the integrity of clinical records for the patient population and Hackensack UMC. Electronic Health Record (EHR)/Other Technology. In addition to our compensation

Job Description Habilitation Voc Specialist – Residential Services (Day Program) Location: Passaic County Job Type: Full-Time Monday through Friday 8am-4pm Salary: $18.50 ABOUT PILLAR CARE CONTINUUM Pillar Care Continuum is dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities and other special needs by supporting personal growth, independence and participation in the community. Founded in 1953 to meet the needs of children with cerebral palsy and their families, Pillar Care has steadily grown and now delivers life-affirming services to infants, children, adults and their families throughout northern New Jersey through 27 program locations. Pillar Care provides specialized programs to meet a wide range of educational, therapeutic, and social needs of people with various disabilities. The agency serves over 1,650 families each year and employs 700 full- and part-time employees. ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY Join our team and make a difference in the lives of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As a Residential Care Assistant/Direct Support Specialist, you’ll provide compassionate support to help residents live their best lives. Your role includes assisting with daily activities such as hygiene, meals, and medication, creating a comfortable home environment, and fostering meaningful family and community connections. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: * • Serves as an advocate for all Pillar Care Continuum Day Program Consumers; setting an example to staff that protecting and promoting dignity, respect, independence, health, and safety is our primary commitment and responsibility., • As guided by Senior Day Program Staff, serves on team within designated area of responsibility to determine daily program activities for everyone., • Assists consumers to achieve the greatest degree of independence by supporting participation in program activities, always providing opportunities for choices; may provide tutorial attention to consumers in pursuit of IHP goals and objectives., • Participates in community activities with consumers as assigned by Senior Habilitation / Vocational Specialist., • Assists consumers with personal needs including transferring, toileting, cleaning, grooming, and feeding., • Collects and records data as directed, including completing daily DTR’s within the Electronic Client Record. Responsible for recording daily attendance within Electronic Client Record., • As instructed by Senior Day Program staff and Behavior Coordinator, initiates or implements recommendations and/or behavior plans and maintain related documentation., • Attends and participates in staff meetings, individual supervision meetings and trainings as assigned; attends off-site trainings, and conferences., • Drives a van route, serves as a van aide, as assigned by a supervisor or transportation coordinator., • Performs other functions as directed by supervisor, PILLAR management, or funding source representatives., • Attends and participates in staff meetings, individual supervision meetings and trainings as assigned; attends off-site trainings, and conferences., • Performs other functions Qualifications: • At least 18 years of age (Insurance Purposes), • HS Diploma or GED, • 1-2 Years of successful employment with the same establishment or agency, • 1 year experience supporting adults/children with developmental disabilities preferred, • Successful completion of criminal background history and fingerprint examination, • Valid driver's license with fewer than 4 points at all times. To be considered for the role, all applicants must be willing to undergo the terms prior to employment: • Must successfully complete a criminal background check and receive clearance from the Department of Human Services, confirming they are not disqualified, before beginning work with individuals served by the organization., • Must consent to having their name checked against the Central Registry of Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities., • Must submit to drug testing prior to their start date., • Required to complete an application for a name check against the Child Abuse Registry Information (CARI)., • Required to complete an application to have their name checked against the Child Abuse Registry Information (CARI). Pillar Care Continuum is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. If you like to learn more about our Residential Services: Pillar Care | Residential Services 8am -4pm (Mon-Fri) 18.50 Hourly

Job Description Habilitation Voc Specialist – Residential Services (Day Program) Location: Essex County Job Type: Full-Time Monday through Friday 8am-4pm Salary: $18.50 ABOUT PILLAR CARE CONTINUUM Pillar Care Continuum is dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities and other special needs by supporting personal growth, independence and participation in the community. Founded in 1953 to meet the needs of children with cerebral palsy and their families, Pillar Care has steadily grown and now delivers life-affirming services to infants, children, adults and their families throughout northern New Jersey through 27 program locations. Pillar Care provides specialized programs to meet a wide range of educational, therapeutic, and social needs of people with various disabilities. The agency serves over 1,650 families each year and employs 700 full- and part-time employees. ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY Join our team and make a difference in the lives of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As a Residential Care Assistant/Direct Support Specialist, you’ll provide compassionate support to help residents live their best lives. Your role includes assisting with daily activities such as hygiene, meals, and medication, creating a comfortable home environment, and fostering meaningful family and community connections. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: * • Serves as an advocate for all Pillar Care Continuum Day Program Consumers; setting an example to staff that protecting and promoting dignity, respect, independence, health, and safety is our primary commitment and responsibility., • As guided by Senior Day Program Staff, serves on team within designated area of responsibility to determine daily program activities for everyone., • Assists consumers to achieve the greatest degree of independence by supporting participation in program activities, always providing opportunities for choices; may provide tutorial attention to consumers in pursuit of IHP goals and objectives., • Participates in community activities with consumers as assigned by Senior Habilitation / Vocational Specialist., • Assists consumers with personal needs including transferring, toileting, cleaning, grooming, and feeding., • Collects and records data as directed, including completing daily DTR’s within the Electronic Client Record. Responsible for recording daily attendance within Electronic Client Record., • As instructed by Senior Day Program staff and Behavior Coordinator, initiates or implements recommendations and/or behavior plans and maintain related documentation., • Attends and participates in staff meetings, individual supervision meetings and trainings as assigned; attends off-site trainings, and conferences., • Drives a van route, serves as a van aide, as assigned by a supervisor or transportation coordinator., • Performs other functions as directed by supervisor, PILLAR management, or funding source representatives., • Attends and participates in staff meetings, individual supervision meetings and trainings as assigned; attends off-site trainings, and conferences., • Performs other functions Qualifications: • At least 18 years of age (Insurance Purposes), • HS Diploma or GED, • 1-2 Years of successful employment with the same establishment or agency, • 1 year experience supporting adults/children with developmental disabilities preferred, • Successful completion of criminal background history and fingerprint examination, • Valid driver's license with fewer than 4 points at all times. To be considered for the role, all applicants must be willing to undergo the terms prior to employment: • Must successfully complete a criminal background check and receive clearance from the Department of Human Services, confirming they are not disqualified, before beginning work with individuals served by the organization., • Must consent to having their name checked against the Central Registry of Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities., • Must submit to drug testing prior to their start date., • Required to complete an application for a name check against the Child Abuse Registry Information (CARI)., • Required to complete an application to have their name checked against the Child Abuse Registry Information (CARI). Pillar Care Continuum is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. If you like to learn more about our Residential Services: Pillar Care | Residential Services 8am -4pm (Mon-Fri) 18.50 Hourly