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Job DescriptionSalary: Join Owen Health Care Inc. as a Part-Time Individual Support Worker and be part of a team that positively impacts the lives of children and adolescents. You will have the opportunity to utilize your experience in working with youth who have intellectual and developmental disabilities while developing strong relationships with their families and collaborating professionals. Our Individual Support Workers travel to the homes of our children and adoloscents. You will be offered great benefits such as a 401(k) and Competitive Hourly Pay. Apply now to become part of a client-focused team dedicated to excellence in care located in Ridge Wood, NJ! AN INTRODUCTION TO OWEN HEALTH CARE INC. Owen Health Care Inc. is a state-licensed agency and is accredited by The Joint Commission as a health care agency. We provide compassionate, quality, and affordable health care services to adults with mental health, substance abuse, and co-occurring disorders, as well as to all individuals with disabilities-including children and the elderly. In our organization, we are passionate about helping people, dedicated to the health and well being of all the clients we serve, and committed to ensuring the best quality of care. Our licensed clinicians and highly qualified professionals are trained to provide the highest quality, compassionate care. YOUR DAY AS AN INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT WORKER As a Part Time Individual Support Worker at Owen Health Care, you will play a pivotal role in assisting behavioral therapists to create effective behavioral therapy programs tailored to children and adolescents. Your responsibilities will include implementing individualized service plans, providing behavioral interventions in home and community settings, and actively managing youth with behavioral challenges. Ensuring a safe and supportive environment is essential, as you will develop and initiate safety standards while instructing youth on positive behavioral practices. Additionally, you will monitor and document observations of youth behavior, allowing for necessary modifications to daily activities that align with therapeutic goals. Your creativity will shine as you develop and implement engaging recreational activities that support the emotional and social growth of the youth you care for, ensuring they have a clean and secure environment to thrive in. DOES THIS SOUND LIKE YOU? To excel as an Individual Support Worker at Owen Health Care Inc., candidates must possess a college degree with one year of experience or a High School Diploma/GED and a minimum of three years of supervised experience in implementing positive behavior support plans and teaching ADL/Instrumental skills to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for building relationships with both the children and their families. The ability to work independently while following established protocols and guidelines is crucial for successful implementation of behavioral therapy programs. Candidates should also demonstrate empathy, patience, and a genuine passion for working with children and adolescents in a supportive and nurturing manner. Prior experience in behavioral interventions and a commitment to ongoing professional development are highly valued attributes for this role. ARE YOU READY FOR A GROWING OPPORTUNITY? We're looking for talented individuals like you to join our team and help us achieve our goals. If you're passionate, driven, and committed to making a difference in the lives of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, we want to hear from you! Don't wait - apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with endless possibilities. We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Description Join Owen Health Care Inc. as a Part-Time Individual Support Worker and be part of a team that positively impacts the lives of children and adolescents. You will have the opportunity to utilize your experience in working with youth who have intellectual and developmental disabilities while developing strong relationships with their families and collaborating professionals. Our Individual Support Workers travel to the homes of our children and adoloscents. You will be offered great benefits such as a 401(k) and Competitive Hourly Pay. Apply now to become part of a client-focused team dedicated to excellence in care located in South Plainfield, NJ! An Introduction to Owen health care inc. Owen Health Care Inc. is a state-licensed agency and is accredited by The Joint Commission as a health care agency. We provide compassionate, quality, and affordable health care services to adults with mental health, substance abuse, and co-occurring disorders, as well as to all individuals with disabilities-including children and the elderly. In our organization, we are passionate about helping people, dedicated to the health and well being of all the clients we serve, and committed to ensuring the best quality of care. Our licensed clinicians and highly qualified professionals are trained to provide the highest quality, compassionate care. Your day as an Individual Support WorkeR As a Part Time Individual Support Worker at Owen Health Care, you will play a pivotal role in assisting behavioral therapists to create effective behavioral therapy programs tailored to children and adolescents. Your responsibilities will include implementing individualized service plans, providing behavioral interventions in home and community settings, and actively managing youth with behavioral challenges. Ensuring a safe and supportive environment is essential, as you will develop and initiate safety standards while instructing youth on positive behavioral practices. Additionally, you will monitor and document observations of youth behavior, allowing for necessary modifications to daily activities that align with therapeutic goals. Your creativity will shine as you develop and implement engaging recreational activities that support the emotional and social growth of the youth you care for, ensuring they have a clean and secure environment to thrive in. Does this sound LIKE YOU? To excel as an Individual Support Worker at Owen Health Care Inc., candidates must possess a college degree with one year of experience or a High School Diploma/GED and a minimum of three years of supervised experience in implementing positive behavior support plans and teaching ADL/Instrumental skills to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for building relationships with both the children and their families. The ability to work independently while following established protocols and guidelines is crucial for successful implementation of behavioral therapy programs. Candidates should also demonstrate empathy, patience, and a genuine passion for working with children and adolescents in a supportive and nurturing manner. Prior experience in behavioral interventions and a commitment to ongoing professional development are highly valued attributes for this role. are you ready for a GROWING opportunity? We're looking for talented individuals like you to join our team and help us achieve our goals. If you're passionate, driven, and committed to making a difference in the lives of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, we want to hear from you! Don't wait - apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with endless possibilities. We look forward to hearing from you! Job Posted by ApplicantPro

Job Description Make the Road States (MRstates) is the national home for the second-generation Make the Road family of organizations in Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Nevada, this in addition to New York, that serves to uplift the voices of working-class, immigrants, women, LGBTQIA people, and people of color across the Make the Roads umbrella. From an operational spectrum it serves as the Finance and Human Resources Compliance Officers for the umbrella at large. Make the Road New Jersey (MRNJ) builds the power of immigrant and working-class communities to achieve dignity and respect through community organizing, the provision of high quality legal and support services, transformative education, and policy innovation. MRNJ is a project of Make the Road States. Founded in 2014, MRNJ operates centers and organizing hubs in the cities of Elizabeth, Passaic, Perth Amboy, and Newark, that reach thousands of immigrants and working-class people of color each year. Our member-led organizing committees -- which work on the issues named above-- implement strategies to combat shared problems and develop leadership and the capacity for civic participation. In the past four years, MRNJ has won more than 10 pro-immigrant and pro-worker policies, including the nation’s first guaranteed severance law, landmark anti-wage theft legislation, occupational and drivers’ license for undocumented immigrants and a $15 minimum wage. We also provide an array of high-quality bilingual services including ESOL, legal services in the areas of immigration and workplace rights, workplace safety training and college access. Make the Road Action (MRA), a 501(c)(4) organization is committed to building power for justice in immigrant and low-income working-class communities of color. MRA operates in five states - New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Nevada, and Pennsylvania. We work to create social change, connect voters to the candidates and issues that are most important to them, and work hands-on in a fast-paced environment to create long-term impact in the communities that need it most. Current Opening: The immigration staff attorney will provide legal representation on a wide range of immigration matters both before the Executive Office of Immigration Review (“EOIR”) and United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”). The staff attorney provides legal support for active MRNJ campaigns. The position will be partially remote with work conducted in one of our offices in Elizabeth, Passaic or Perth Amboy. This position is included in a Union-represented collective bargaining unit, and specific employment terms and conditions are subject to collective bargaining. Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Conduct initial consultations and intake appointments with clients, performing legal analysis of facts, making determinations on when to retain clients for representation, and maintaining client contact with active clients and other parties. Counsel clients on risks and benefits of various case strategies; * Translate documents or secure translations as necessary, and secure interpretation assistance, as necessary; * Work with MRNJ’s Social Worker to meet clients’ social service needs; * Participate in community outreach and educational activities, including Know-Your-Rights workshops and citizenship and other legal clinics; * Represent MRNJ on panels, at conferences, and at events, as the need arises; * Provide policy support and legal advice to MRNJ’s community organizing campaigns including drafting legislation, creating one-pagers for organizing and community, drafting memos of support or opposition, coordinating with coalitions, legal research and drafting for impact litigation, advocating for legislation with elected officials. * Participate in some organizing and organization-wide events; * Participate in team and department meetings and assist with grant reports; * Participate in ongoing CLE and other trainings related to areas of immigration law; * Apply movement lawyering principles and other critical concepts that underscore our organizational approach to building power, such as racialized capitalism. Requirements: * Eligibile to work in the US; * At least 2 years of immigration legal practice experience, which may include clinic and/or legal internships; * Membership in good standing in the bar of New Jersey; * J.D from an accredited university; * Proficiency (fluency preferred) in Spanish; * Demonstrated commitment to social, racial and economic justice and community lawyering, and an understanding of the challenges facing low-wage workers, immigrant communities, and communities of color; * Interest in supporting community organizing, campaigns, and policy and advocacy initiatives; * Desire to work collaboratively; * Flexibility to attend evening and weekend events and meetings, as needed. Job Competencies: • Excellent written and oral communication skills, analytical, organizational, and writing skills;, • Demonstrated ability to work effectively and respectfully with a diverse client population as well as with community members, co-workers, and the public;, • Self-motivated; detail oriented, well-organized, and be able to prioritize assignments and workload;, • Interpersonal and organizational skills of the highest caliber;, • Strong computer skills;, • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high intensity environment;, • High level of accountability and initiative;, • Analytical Thinking;, • Problem Solving Ability;, • System-Oriented;, • Attention to Detail;, • Empathetic Outlook; MRStates offers an excellent benefit package including health insurance, 401K, and generous paid vacation, sick, personal days. The salary range for this position is from $75,000 to 84,000. To Apply: Please attach cover letter/resume and submit all documents to the Make the Road New States career center. Make the Road believes that social change is best achieved through grassroots community-based organizing that flows directly from and engages the community demanding the change. As a membership-based organization, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, criminal history, or Veteran status. We strongly encourage those from historically excluded groups to apply.

Job DescriptionJob Summary:Under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer, the Medical Director/Chief Medical Officer (MD-CMO) is responsible for providing leadership to all clinical staff members in all aspects of primary care services provided by the health center, including, but not limited to ancillary services such as mental health, laboratory, and pharmacy services. MD-CMO is responsible for providing direct patient care as per their medical discipline. In addition, the MD- CMO will work in conjunction with the Executive Team in the formulation and execution of policy in those matters relevant to the provision of high quality, medical care. The MD-CMO may also be directed by the CEO to perform other duties in accordance with funding requirements, contractual agreements, policies, procedures, and protocols established by HRSA. Essential Responsibilities: Clinical Care • Provide complete, comprehensive, family-oriented outpatient care for patients throughout life cycle, including health examinations and treatment of medical conditions, to include follow-up, in an ambulatory care setting, • Interview patients to obtain medical history, to evaluate and treat patients in accordance with health center policies and procedures to ensure top quality treatment and service, • To manage acute and chronic illness, develop a plan of care, coordinate care and determine the need for case conference, • Make appropriate referrals and coordinate with both internal services of the clinic and/or external agencies for additional services required, • Work closely with Licensed Clinical Social Worker to provide continuity of care for mental health services, • Adhere to Collaborative Agreements with all other Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Assistants and/or any certified health care professionals who provide care to the facility’s patients, • Perform minor procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care, • ; Order Physical Therapy and referrals to specialists, • Order and interpret diagnostic laboratory tests, • Maintain thorough and accurate records via EHR, documenting patient evaluation and treatment, prescribing medications, and progress, • Provide clear written and verbal communications to patients and staff, • Adhere to the highest standards of medical practice, ethics, and professionalism at all times., • Adhere to current evidence-based clinical guidelines, standards of care, and standards of practice in the provision of health center services Leadership and Oversight, • Lead and guide the clinical staff to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care., • Foster a culture of continuous improvement in clinical services and patient care., • Implement evidence-based practices and clinical guidelines to maintain care standards., • Advocate for patient safety and ensure that clinical practices align with the latest healthcare trends and regulations.Strategic Planning:, • Collaborate with senior leadership to develop long-term strategic plans for clinical operations., • Ensure clinical strategies align with the mission and vision of the FQHC, focusing on accessibility, quality, and community health., • Monitor healthcare industry trends to inform and adjust the center’s clinical strategies.Quality Improvement:, • Oversee clinical quality improvement initiatives, ensuring high standards of care are met., • Lead efforts to achieve and maintain accreditation and certification standards, such as those from NCQA (National Committee for Quality Assurance)., • Monitor and improve patient outcomes by analyzing clinical performance data., • Clinical Education and Training:, • Ensure that clinical staff receive appropriate training and continuing education to stay current with best practices and new technologies., • Implement clinical mentoring and peer review programs to improve team performance., • Support the development of new clinical competencies as healthcare practices evolve., • Collaboration with Other Departments:, • Work closely with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and other members of the senior leadership team to align clinical services with operational goals., • Collaborate with administrative teams to ensure seamless patient experience and improve service delivery., • Serve as a key liaison between the clinical staff and the Board of Directors, providing updates on clinical operations and patient care initiatives., • Regulatory and Compliance Leadership:, • Ensure that clinical practices comply with federal, state, and local healthcare regulations and standards., • Stay informed of changes in healthcare laws, policies, and regulations, and implement any necessary changes in clinical operations., • Lead the FQHC’s efforts in meeting the requirements of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and other relevant regulatory bodies.Administrative Duties:Clinical Operations Management:, • Oversee the day-to-day operations of the clinical departments, including primary care, dental, behavioral health, and any other services offered., • Manage staffing levels and the scheduling of clinical personnel to ensure efficient patient care delivery., • Ensure that the FQHC maintains appropriate clinical supplies and equipment., • Budgeting and Resource Allocation:, • Develop and manage the clinical department’s budget, including staffing, equipment, and resource needs., • Monitor the budget and financial performance of clinical services, making adjustments to improve cost- efficiency without compromising care quality., • Evaluate and recommend investments in new technologies, equipment, or services that enhance patient care., • Data Collection and Reporting:, • Ensure accurate and timely reporting of clinical performance metrics and patient outcomes to internal and external stakeholders (e.g., HRSA, board members). This includes the Annual UDS Report., • Collect and analyze clinical data, including patient satisfaction, utilization rates, and quality measures, to assess the effectiveness of care and identify areas for improvement., • Policy Development and Implementation:, • Develop and implement clinical policies and procedures that align with best practices and regulatory requirements., • Ensure that clinical staff are trained in and follow established policies to maintain consistency and compliance in care delivery., • Update policies regularly to reflect changes in clinical practice, regulations, or healthcare standards., • Staff Recruitment and Retention:, • Lead recruitment efforts to ensure that the FQHC attracts highly qualified clinical staff, including physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers., • Implement strategies to retain top clinical talent by fostering a supportive, team-oriented work environment and offering professional growth opportunities., • Patient Safety and Risk Management:, • Oversee patient safety protocols to minimize risks, including infection control, patient confidentiality, and medical errors., • Lead initiatives aimed at reducing malpractice claims and improving overall clinical risk management., • Address any patient safety incidents promptly and ensure that corrective actions are taken., • Electronic Health Record (EHR) Management:, • Oversee the implementation and optimization of the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system to improve clinical workflows, patient documentation, and data sharing., • Ensure that EHR practices are in compliance with HIPAA and other data security regulations., • Work with IT and other administrative teams to address any technical issues with the EHR system. Community Engagement:, • Represent the FQHC in the community as a clinical leader, building partnerships with local healthcare organizations and advocating for community health., • Collaborate with outreach teams to improve health education and awareness within the community, particularly for underserved populations., • Responsible for managing immunization records for all medical staff, ensuring the staff are up to date on necessary vaccinations along with ensuring the staff are assessed for fitness for duty., • Review and approve Credentialing packages for clinical staff, • Initiate and maintain an affiliation with professional groups, medical associations, and medical organizations, and represents the FQHC in meetings of these associations and organizations., • Assist in developing health care plan and review of program requirements and recommend changes when necessary., • Meets with the Medical Staff of other hospitals to effect ease of communications between facilities., • Addresses clinical system problems, identifying cause and developing action plans for effective resolution., • Participate in all mandatory JRF Community Health Center Meetings., • Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. Qualifications:Education/Experience., • Board Certified Physician (MD or DO), • Licensure in New Jersey, or willingness to become licensed in New Jersey., • Experience in a public health or community clinic setting providing primary care to patients from low- income economic status., • Interest in establishing and maintaining an efficient health care system in a community health care center setting highly desirable., • Authoritative knowledge of the principles of practice, principles of general management and specifically in personnel management and techniques in running a medical practice in a community health center are highly desirable., • Clinical leadership skills in quality and utilization management, clinical effectiveness and outcomes, clinical staff development, case management, clinical protocol development., • Solid knowledge of PCMH accreditation processes., • Knowledge and ability to use an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system., • Demonstrated management, leadership and executive capabilities. Enjoys working as a member of a cohesive team,, • Ability to teach and educate and to articulate positions effectively. Excels in effective coaching and counseling of employees, as well as definitive mentoring skills., • Familiarity with the Federal and State rules, regulations, and practices pertaining to a Federally Qualified Health Center highly preferred, • Ability to interact effectively and professionally with persons from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, education, racial, religious, ethnic and professional backgrounds, • Make a direct, meaningful impact in the community, • Lead with purpose and influence the future of our health center, • Join a supportive, mission‑focused organization of approximately 50 employees, including a tight‑knit health center team of 15–17 dedicated professionals, • Contribute to a culture where providers feel valued and empowered, • Company paid employee medical coverage, • Access to Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Benefits, • Access to 403 B Retirement Plan, • Up to 15 days of Vacation and 10 days of Choice time, • Reimbursement for CME time and licensing, • 10 company-paid federal holidays and eligible for 3 additional floating days, • Professional Development Opportunities, • Position eligible for PSLF Loan Forgiveness 3kkAuwhiW9

Job DescriptionLocation: Fanwood, NJ 07023Date Posted: 01/31/2026Category: ClinicalEducation: Masters Degree Licensed Social Worker opportunity available in Fanwood, NJ Providing in home services to the IDD, Mental Health and Substance Abuse population. Ages 9yr-21yr old. Schedule 3p-8p M-F Up to $41.00/hr Masters Degree in Human Services LSW Reply today for details! Title: Licensed Social Worker OpportunityClass: Social Work Type: TEMPORARYRef. No.: 1309384-3BC: #DTG107 Company: Delta-T Group North Jersey, Inc.Contract Contact: Contract Submit NJOffice Email: Phone: 800-426-0932Office Address: 1460 Route 9 North, Suite 300, Woodbridge, NJ 07095 About Us: Each Delta-T Group office is separately incorporated. Delta-T Group is a referral service for self-employed independent contractors seeking behavioral healthcare education and social service supplemental marketplace opportunities. Delta-T cannot guarantee any number or duration of referrals or opportunities as a result of your registration. When and if opportunities become available, you may accept or decline such referrals at your sole discretion.