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  • Youth Program Director
    Youth Program Director
    6 days ago
    $75000 yearly
    Full-time
    Paterson

    Job description: We operate a variety of programs and services in the area of youth development, including after-school programs, teen centers and youth centers. These programs provide academic enrichment and support during non-school time to high school students, and aim to create a career- and college-bound focus among students and families through academic support, health consciousness, parent engagement, field trips, and career exploration opportunities. We are practitioners of positive youth development, working with young people in a way that builds on their existing strengths as a means of overcoming challenges. Program Directors are responsible for coordinating all aspects of management and delivery of the program to address needs of students, families and community members. This includes program development; planning; marketing; recruitment; day-to-day operations; management of partner relationships, event implementation, record-keeping; and evaluation. We seek inspirational individuals with leadership skills who are enthusiastic about helping inner-city youth succeed. In addition to leadership skills, successful candidates will have strong organizational, writing, and program implementation skills. A bachelor’s degree is required and as is experience working with young people. 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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  • 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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  • Part Time Licensed Clinician
    Part Time Licensed Clinician
    1 month ago
    $40000–$50000 yearly
    Full-time
    Paterson

    The New Jersey Community Development Corporation (NJCDC) is a multi-faceted community development and social service agency dedicated to creating opportunities to transform lives in Passaic County. NJCDC delivers programs that support youth, families, and communities through education, prevention, and social services. Position Overview: The Licensed Clinician will provide clinical services to youth and families both in-person and through telehealth. This role includes screening, assessing, and providing brief individualized clinical interventions, facilitating treatment referrals, and collaborating with school personnel and community partners. The clinician may also provide training and supervision to other clinicians who do not possess independent licensure. Key Responsibilities: Provide clinical services to students and families both in-person and via telehealth. Screen, assess, and provide brief interventions to youth and families; stabilize students until long-term resources are identified. Facilitate treatment referrals and connect students/families to appropriate community supports. Collaborate with school personnel and community partners to provide comprehensive services. Provide school consultation services to staff and families as needed. Maintain accurate and timely clinical records and documentation. Attend regular clinical supervision meetings and professional development training. Provide training and supervision to other clinicians without independent licensure. Adhere to all ethical and legal standards of practice and maintain confidentiality of all student and family information. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Licensed as one of the following: Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC). Preference for professionals with relevant independent licensure. Experience completing assessments and providing brief individualized clinical interventions to youth and families is required. Previous training in Motivational Interviewing is preferred; those not trained must complete training within 60 days of hire or assignment to the Hub. Valid New Jersey driver’s license, safe driving record, and vehicle availability. Must pass NJ Child Abuse Record Information (CARI) screening and a fingerprint-based background check. Ability to work effectively with a diverse student population. Strong interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Ability to maintain accurate and timely clinical records and documentation. Ability to provide training and supervision to other clinicians who do not possess independent licensure. Ability to work a combination of before, during, and after-school hours. Job Type: Part-time Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year Work Location: In person

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