FAMILY INTERVENTION SPECIALIST

PREFERRED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OF NEW JERSEY•Toms River, NJ

4h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Intercept program offers a unique opportunity to engage in an evidence-based model serving youth and their families identified through the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCP&P). This program supports a diverse population of youth and families in Ocean, Monmouth, and Mercer counties, including those involved with multiple child-serving systems and those at high risk of family removal. Specialists manage a small caseload of 5 families at a time.

Requirements

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Adaptable and possess the ability to maintain a flexible schedule.
Receptive to constructive feedback and willingness to implement new ideas and strategies during sessions.
Practices a trauma-informed philosophy as demonstrated through behaviors and communications, embracing it as a cultural value.
Bachelor's degree in social services.
One-year related experience in counseling and/or case management.
Valid New Jersey Driver's License in good standing.
Own transportation to use for work purposes.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in the field of social work, psychology, or related field.
Prior case management and/or counseling experience.
Bilingual in Spanish (with a $1000.00 incentive).

Responsibilities

Advocate for families within involved systems such as CP&P or CSOC (Children’s System of Care), to gather information for intervention development and advocate for the child’s long-term stability.
Work regularly with DCP&P staff to assist families in successfully addressing needs and strengthening the family system.
Carry a small caseload of 5 families at a time.
Provide individualized family sessions in home and community settings to safely maintain youth in their homes.
Provide an average of three face-to-face sessions with the family per week, including youth and their support system, at the family's convenience.
Attend and actively participate in trainings, individual and team supervision, and professional development.
Follow up and/or implement feedback and recommendations received from the Team Supervisor, Program Director, and Licensed Program Expert.
Adhere to all ethical and legal guidelines, including confidentiality and mandated reporting.
Provide after-hours support to families using a rotating on-call schedule.
Respond in person during some crisis situations as deemed necessary by their leadership team.
Utilize an agency vehicle to provide transportation support if all other means of transportation support have been exhausted.