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Job Opportunities:   May 20, 2013

 

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To be considered, you must click "Send Resume", and fill out the Resume Submission Form.
We regret that due to the number of applicants, only those that will be interviewed will be contacted.  

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Send Resume Driver - Dreams of Essex - (Part-time - Non Exempt) - Twenty One hours per week temporary part-time position working in a creative arts based therapy program for children and their non-offending parents who have been affected by domestic violence. Responsibilities include transporting families to and from program and assisting the Case Managers with childcare.  Experience in childcare preferred and valid N.J. driver's license required.
Required: Experience and understanding of the range of services available for children and families, ability to work with minority populations, a respectful and professional demeanor towards families, valid NJ Driver's License.
Preferred: Bilingual/Spanish a plus
Rate of Pay: Negotiable
Hours: Mondays 2-7:30pm; Tuesdays 2:30-7:00pm; Wednesdays 2:30-8pm; Thursdays 3-8:30pm
(Requisition #20130514)
Send Resume Driver - Reunity House (East Orange) - Part-time (Non-Exempt) - Driver will be responsible for transportation of children participating in the Reunity House Program. Transportation could include but is not limited to: transportation for children to and from visitations, to and from group, or other treatment services.  May include transportation for parents/resource parents.  Driver is responsible for ensuring safety during transportation, helping children transition in and out of visitation/group with clinical staff support, developing appropriate communication and relationship within the Reunity House team, with children, parents/guardians/resource parents, daycare providers/schools, and DCP&P.  Driver will also be responsible for reception coverage at the work site and other office tasks as needed when not transporting children.  Driver will be a part of a Reunity House Program team in South Orange, East Orange, and Paterson, and can provide transportation across numerous counties.  Responsible for vehicle maintenance and a good-standing driver's license.
Required: High School Diploma or equivalent. Effective written and oral communication; good judgment, creative, flexible, energetic.  Experience working with children and families. Experience working with state systems. Experience working on a multi-disciplinary team.
Preferred: Bilingual Spanish or Creole a plus.
Rate of Pay: Negotiable
Hours: Monday-Thursday (4pm to 7pm or 3pm to 7pm)- (14 hours total)
(Requisition #20130507)
Send Resume Outpatient Clinician - Outpatient - SYS (Full-time Exempt) - Looking for a dynamic full-time Clinician to join a seasoned, creative, and energetic Outpatient Team.  Will conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and provide individual, group and family therapy to children, adolescents, families, and adults, as well as mental status examinations for court appointed clients.  Will collaborate in psychiatric care and medication monitoring with agency psychiatrist.  Includes referrals and linkages to supportive concrete services and collaborative community agencies and programs. 
Required: Master's Level Clinician (LAC/LSW). Ability to collaborate with other clinicians on a multidisciplinary team. A mature level of judgment, decision making, discretion, and sensitivity. Crisis intervention skills
Preferred: LCADC, LCSW/LPC/LMFT
Rate of Pay: Negotiable
Hours: Two days 12-8pm, two days 10-6pm; Friday 9-5pm
(Requisition #20130501)
Send Resume Therapeutic Childcare Provider - Substance Abuse - Strong Mothers -PT/Non-Exempt - Seeking a nurturing, creative and organized individual who will joint the Strong Mothers Program as a part-time Therapeutic Childcare Provider.  This person will provide structured, age appropriate activities for children ages 1 and older while their mothers are participating in the Strong Mother's Intensive Outpatient Program.  Providing support during group facilitation, supportive case management services, and clerical duties as needed.  This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in pursuing Social Work or Counseling.  Therapeutic Childcare Provider reposts directly to Coordinator.
Required: Childcare experience, proficient computer skills, excellent communication and organizational skills.
Preferred: High School Diploma, some college experience/BA/BSW/CADC; 5 years therapeutic childcare experience working in a clinical setting.
Rate of Pay: Negotiable
Hours: Monday, Wednesday Friday 9-1pm. Possible additional evening hours 4-8pm.
(Requisition #20130214)
Send Resume APN/Psychiatrist - Wellness House - (Full time Exempt) Family Connections is looking for an energetic and experienced APN/Psychiatrist to join our Wellness House team to work with clients that have a severe and persistent mental illness and co-occurring substance abuse.  We are looking for someone that has experience working within a team atmosphere.
Required:
 APN/MD
Preferred:
Experience with a substance abuse population
Rate of Pay:
Negotiable
Hours: M-F - M,W,Th, F: 9am - 5pm - T, 10am to 6pm.
(Requisition #20130409)
Send Resume TEMPORARY Drama Therapist - Start Strong (Part time) - Provide drama therapy in a group milieu to children ages 2 1/2 to 8 with emotional and behavioral challenges.  Responsible for planning, facilitating, and documenting drama group. Temporary, approximately 4 months.
Required:
 MA in Creative Arts Therapy - drama therapy
Preferred:
Experience working with children.
Rate of Pay:
Negotiable
Hours: Tuesday1:30pm to 5:30pm
(Requisition #20130328)
Send Resume Coordinator of Adolescent Services - Substance Abuse (Full Time Exempt) - Looking for a motivated, creative, organized and supportive leader as the Coordinator for our Adolescent Substance Abuse Programs.  The Coordinator assists in the day to day management of the Clean & Cool Adolescent team, maintains DAS rosters/LOC, quarterly reports, collaborates with clinicians and leaders from our other programs, and serves as a contact for community stakeholders.  Clinically, the Coordinator will maintain an active caseload, meeting with clients weekly for individual therapy and group therapy and will maintain thorough documentation.  Coordinator reports to the Program Manager.
Required:
 Masters Level Clinician (LAC/LSW). Management/supervisory experience.  Strong work ethic, ability to multitask, demonstrates strong leadership skills and ability to develop and supervise team, as well as ability to take direction.  Ability to collaborate with other clinicians on multidisciplinary team.  A mature level of judgment, decision making, discretion, and sensitivity.  Crisis intervention skills.
Preferred:
LCADC, LCSW/LPC
Rate of Pay:
Negotiable
Hours: Monday -Thursday (a combination of 11am-7pm and 12pm-8pm); Friday 9am-5pm
(Requisition #20130303)
Send Resume Clinician - Outpatient - Specialized Youth Services (Full Time Non-Exempt) - Looking for a dynamic full-time temporary Clinician to join a seasoned, creative, and energetic Outpatient/Specialized Youth Services Team.  This position is currently temporary approximately @ 4 months while a clinician is out on maternity leave.  Will conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and provide individual, group and family therapy to children/adolescents, families, and adults as well as mental status examinations for court appointed clients.  Will collaborate in psychiatric care and medication monitoring with agency psychiatrist.  Will work with co-facilitator to plan and implement psycho-education and process groups for youths engaged in Juvenile Sex Offender treatment as well as court referred services for juveniles in an Aftercare program.  Includes referrals and linkages to supportive concrete services and collaborative community agencies and programs.  LCSW preferred.
Required:
 LSW, LAC, LMFT.  Experience with play therapy, family therapy, group therapy, trauma informed interventions.  At least two years of clinical experience with children and adults.
Preferred:
LCSW, LPC
Rate of Pay:
Negotiable
Hours: Two days 12pm- 8pm; two days 10pm-6pm; Fridays 9am-5pm
(Requisition # 20130312)

Important:
To be considered, you must click "Send Resume", and fill out the Resume Submission Form.
We regret that due to the number of applicants, only those that will be interviewed will be contacted. Please fax your resume to 973-266-8988 or fchr@familyconnectionsnj.org

We thank you for your interest.

Family Connections is an Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F.