Counselor / Practitioner Positive Parenting Program - $750 Sign-on Bonus!

Acenda•Glassboro, NJ

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About The Position

If you want to make a living by making a difference, join Acenda as an Counselor Non-Exempt Job Title: Bilingual Counselor / Practitioner 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: The bilingual counselor supports up to eight families by conducting assessments, facilitating Triple P groups, and providing individualized interventions that strengthen parenting skills, child development, and family functioning. This role also collaborates closely with supervisors, peers, DCP&P, and community providers while completing all required documentation to ensure high-quality, goal-aligned services. As an integrated health organization, Acenda values the use of evidence-based practice or EBP's. Program Info Our Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) enhances the knowledge, skills and confidence of parents; giving parents clear strategies to respond to their children’s needs, create a nurturing environment, and promote attachment. The evidence-based model is implemented individually with families in their homes and in a group setting.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in social work or a related field.
At least one year of experience working with families experiencing trauma, mental health, substance abuse, domestic violence, homelessness and child abuse and/or neglect.
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.

Responsibilities

Carry a caseload of up to 8 families
Facilitate 3 Triple P groups annually serving 8 –12 parents per group
Complete assessments of families and children
Aid families in the development of their goals for change and implement and adjust interventions to align with family goals
Conduct sessions with families focusing on child development, managing misbehavior, encouraging independent routine and child play.
Participate in weekly supervision
Collaborate with peers, DCP&P, and other community providers to effectively implement the Triple P individual and group intervention.
Complete necessary documentation required for Triple P and Acenda.