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Job Title: Supervising Prevention Consultant

$500 Sign-on Bonus!

About Acenda Integrated Health 

Acenda Integrated Health provides 100+ behavioral health programs, including mental health services, crisis care, substance use recovery, family therapy, maternal and pediatric support, and residential programs across New Jersey. Our team enjoys competitive benefits, work-life balance, professional development, and team engaging events. Acenda is recognized as a multi-year Top Workplace by USA Today and The Inquirer and a Top Workplace Culture award winner for Work-Life Balance as well as Joint Commission accredited and certified by MHCA and the New Jersey Alliance for Children, Youth, and Families. Join #TeamAcenda and make a lasting impact. 

Job Overview 

Supervising Prevention Consultants are responsible for planning and implementing programs in schools and communities. They establish alliances with organizations which have similar or allied goals, such as school boards, local law enforcement agencies, healthcare providers, community centers, and service providers. They serve in a leadership customer service role to ensure positive relationships in interactions with all schools and the community. They provide supervision to a team of prevention specialists who will provide trainings and workshops to community and youth and implement evidence-based prevention services and curricula with fidelity.

As an integrated health organization Acenda values the use of evidence-based practice or EBP's.

Program Info 

NJ4S is a statewide, innovative hub-and-spoke model which supports youth mental wellness and promotes prevention of bullying, teen suicide, substance use, and more. Most importantly, the hub staff will connect students and their parents/caregivers to other services that support students' social, emotional, and mental health and well-being.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Program Planning and Implementation: Develops and implements prevention programs within schools and communities, tailoring them to local needs and aligning them with the NJ4S Hub plan.
• Supervision and Leadership: Supervises a team of prevention specialists, providing guidance, support, and ensuring the quality of their work, including training and workshops.
• Evidence-Based Practices: Ensures that all prevention activities are evidence-based and implemented with fidelity, meaning they follow established guidelines and best practices.
• Community Partnerships: Establishes and maintains relationships with various organizations (schools, law enforcement, healthcare providers, etc.) to create a network of support for prevention efforts.
• Data Collection and Reporting: Assists with data collection, reporting, analysis, evaluation, and quality improvement processes related to intervention and prevention activities.
• Customer Service: Serves as a role model for positive interactions with all participants, including students, families, and community members.
• Training and Workshops: May be involved in delivering training sessions, workshops, and presentations on prevention topics.
• Collaboration: Works with school districts, community service providers, and other stakeholders to facilitate intervention and prevention initiatives.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in a related field (e.g., counseling, public administration, social work, etc.) required. Experience in community organizing, developing community partnerships, implementing evidence-based programs and project management.
• Preferred candidates will have experience working with and empowering at-risk youth and marginalized communities by conducting prevention education (e.g., substance abuse, pregnancy prevention, mental health, and wellbeing session, etc.) activities.
• At least five (5) years’ experience working in social service environment implementing evidenced based practice models; three (3) years of which shall be in a supervisory capacity.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• Must be able to exercise independent thinking and good judgment under all circumstances.
• Must be able to analyze work, set goals, develop plans and utilize time effectively and efficiently.

Additional Information: 

• Base Rate: $67,500
• Bilingual rate: An additional $3,120 added to the base rate if Spanish proficient
• Sign-on Bonus: $500
• Schedule: Days 9a-5p or 8:30a-4:30p, some nights and weekends

What we provide: 

• An Innovative culture that encourages you to grow and learn with the agency 

• Mission-driven core 

• Health, Vision and Dental coverage for you and your family 

• 401(k) with 100% employer match on the first 5% of comp 

• Generous time-off 

• Life Insurance 

• Flexible Spending Accounts 

• Employee Assistance Program 

• Year-end bonuses 

Acenda Integrated Health is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 

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