Counselor / Family Intervention Specialist - Sewell
Acenda•Sewell, NJ
•Hybrid
About The Position
Acenda Integrated Health is seeking a Counselor / Family Intervention Specialist for their Intercept program. This position provides intensive home-based services to families, focusing on diverting youth from out-of-home placements and helping them safely remain in their homes. The role involves completing documentation, participating in supervision and consultations, and implementing evidence-based practices. Acenda is recognized as a multi-year Top Workplace and offers competitive benefits and professional development opportunities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in social services with at least one year of experience in counseling or case management required
- Ability to facilitate positive interactions and work collaboratively with families
- Excellent communication, organization, and documentation skills
- Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, use of an insured vehicle and an acceptable driving record
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with children and families, particularly families involved with the child welfare system and/or affected by trauma preferred
- Master's degree in field of counseling, psychology or social work
- Spanish proficient
Responsibilities
- Carry small caseload of 4-6 families
- Hold family sessions with each family 3 times a week scheduled at the convenience of the families
- Provide treatment in families' homes, schools and other community settings as needed
- Participate in weekly supervisions and clinical consultation meetings
- Provide on-call availability to support families
- Address behavioral health needs to support family functioning and stability
- Implement and adjust evidence-based intervention strategies to align with family goals
- Collaborate with peers, DCP&P, and other community providers to ensure continuity of care and support for the family
- Complete necessary documentation required for Youth Villages Intercept program and Acenda
- Operates conscientiously in accordance with program budget (i.e., use of client engaging funds, office supplies)
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Benefits
- Competitive benefits
- Work-life balance
- Professional development
- Team engaging events
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
