NJ4S Division Director

Prevention Links Inc • Kenilworth, NJ

20h • $85,000 - $90,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The NJ Statewide Student Support Services (NJ4S) network includes 15 regional hubs to support statewide delivery of prevention services in schools, as well as other locations in the community including but not limited to: libraries, community centers, faith-based organizations, and family success centers. Hubs receive requests for an array of prevention and early intervention services from the school districts assigned to the Hub. Services are divided into three Tier categories. Tier 1 includes a universal prevention program that benefits all students. Tier 2 includes evidence-based prevention interventions typically delivered through small groups. Tier 3 includes assessment and brief individual clinical interventions to youth in distress. Tiered services are primarily focused on substance use prevention, sexual health and pregnancy prevention, suicide prevention, anti-bullying, and violence prevention, and/or other prevention-focused areas of need determined by a Hub Advisory Group comprised of youth and community members where the NJ4S Hub is located. Hubs deploy staff to schools and, with guidance from their Hub Advisory Group to other youth-friendly spaces in the community (spokes). Hub Advisory Groups, comprised of youth and community members where the NJ4S Hub is located, determine needs for tiered services.
The Hub Director provides overall leadership and accountability for the NJ4S Hub. The Director is responsible for initiating, building, and sustaining strategic relationships with school districts, administrators, and community partners to ensure access to NJ4S services and foster collaborative partnerships that support student well-being. The Director is responsible for establishing strategy, leading community-based needs assessment efforts, ensuring alignment with NJ4S expectations, and making final decisions regarding the selection and refinement of evidence-based programs. The Director ensures that programs complement existing community services, use data responsibly, and are delivered with fidelity and sustainability. The Director oversees the Advisory Group recruitment strategy and co-facilitates Advisory Group meetings to support inclusive, data-informed decision-making.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a related field (e.g., counseling, public administration, social work, etc.)
• At least ten years’ experience managing large-scale programs (projects) that support youth, families, or school faculty.
• Five years of which shall be in a supervisory capacity.
• Prior experience implementing evidence-based treatment and prevention programs is strongly preferred.
• Valid New Jersey driver’s license, safe driving record, and vehicle availability are required.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Ability to interpret data and guide strategic decision-making.
• Ability to initiate, build, and maintain collaborative partnerships with schools and community organizations.
• Ability to provide coaching on communication, conversational skills, and presentation techniques.
• Knowledge of prevention science and NJ4S requirements.
• Experience delivering evidence-based programs.
• Proficiency in reporting and data systems.
• Knowledge of Salesforce is a plus.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience implementing evidence-based treatment and prevention programs

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the planning, organizing, implementing, and directing the overall operation of the NJ4S Hub.
• Develops and implements operational procedures and provides fiscal oversight of the Hub.
• Develops regular forums for communication with local partners and stakeholders, as well as programming that is responsive to community needs.
• Serves as a primary public-facing representative of the NJ4S program, confidently communicating the program’s mission, services, outcomes, and value to schools, community organizations, funders, government partners, families, and other stakeholders.
• Communicates confidently and effectively with individuals at all organizational levels, from frontline staff to executive leadership and external stakeholders.
• Collaborates with various stakeholders to develop ideas and implement strategies that address community challenges.
• Leads the development of the Hub’s Advisory Group.
• Selecting Evidence-Based Programs
• Develop and implement community-based needs assessment processes aligned with NJ4S.
• Oversee analysis of needs assessment findings, including use of disaggregated data and DCF data.
• Ensure selected programs align with identified service gaps and complement existing community services.
• Support staff in clearly communicating NJ4S offerings to participants, school partners, and community stakeholders.
• Engage program developers and partners regarding adaptation while maintaining fidelity standards.
• Make final decisions regarding adoption, continuation, modification, or discontinuation of programs.
• Ensure systems are in place to monitor fidelity, outcomes, and student experience.
• Convene and Sustain Advisory Groups
• Establish expectations for Advisory Group representation, governance, and engagement.
• Approve Advisory Group charter and ensure alignment with Hub priorities.
• Ensure Advisory Group and youth council input informs program decisions.
• Promote inclusive facilitation, data-informed dialogue, and professional development opportunities for Advisory Group members.
• Ensure all team members receive proper onboarding and offboarding.
• Ensure all team members receive appropriate training.
• Supervise team by providing direction, input, and performance feedback in real-time.
• Coordinate the delivery of services among different program activities to increase effectiveness and efficiency.
• Work collaboratively with the NJ4S Hudson HUB Leadership Team at Prevention Links.
• Behave Ethically: Understand ethical behavior and business practices, and ensure that own behavior and the behavior of others are consistent with these standards and align with the values and culture of the agency.
• Build Relationships: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the agency.
• Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen, and write in a clear, thorough, and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.
• Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with the team to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance agency effectiveness.
• Lead: Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interests of the agency.
• Make Decisions: Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency, and risks, and make clear decisions that are timely and in the best interests of the agency.
• Plan: In collaboration with the Division Director, develop strategies to move the agency forward, set goals, create and implement action plans, and evaluate the process and results.
• Solve Problems: Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem.
• Must be able to perform work responsibilities in various locations.
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be sensitive, flexible, and responsive to gender, race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, religion, age, sexual orientation, or any other special needs as reflected in the ability to communicate with staff and/or clients.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and possess basic computer skills.
• Must be available to attend weekend and evening meetings and events as required.
• Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Must possess the time management skills necessary to organize and manage multiple priorities and tasks.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S and New Jersey.
• Must possess the ability to serve as a representative of Prevention Links, upholding the agency’s expectation of excellence and collaboration.
• Must maintain an understanding of all programs, grants, and projects offered by Prevention Links.
• Must adhere to Prevention Links administrative, reporting, and recordkeeping guidelines to support accurate documentation of activities.
• Must participate in all agency-required training.
• Must be able to speak and write English.
• Must be able to walk, stand, and sit for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds.
• Must possess a valid New Jersey Driver’s License and an independent mode of transportation.
• Must complete all other duties and tasks as requested by the CEO or Deputy Director.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
• Compliance with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
• Prohibition of any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager