Juvenile Justice Counselor-EMPS
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If you want to make a living by making a difference, join Acenda as anCounselor Non-ExemptAcenda Integrated Health is recruiting for a Juvenile Justice Counselor to support the Prevention Youth and Education services - Youth and Juvenile Justice Initiatives Program in Glassboro, New Jersey.As a non-profit organization, we are solely committed to our mission of moving lives forward. Acenda provides over 100 life-enhancing programs and services to individuals, families, and communities throughout New Jersey. By bringing together our bright teams, innovative services, and understanding, caring hearts, we as an organization are moving upward to move lives forward. We join together to provide a wide range of mental health, crisis services, parenting support, family-focused therapy, and residential programming.Are you looking to build a career where you'll make a real impact in the lives of others? Your interest in mental health, human services, or related life experience is valuable to us! We welcome you to join our team of caring, passionate and motivated individuals as a Juvenile Justice Counselor. Acenda's expert team helps each individual, family and community move forward in their journey towards health and happiness.Job Function: Use of holistic approach to the needs of families and youth utilizing an array of different interventions: electronic monitoring of juveniles, case management, financial assistance, anger management, literacy skills assistance, various life skills support, linkages to community resources, and/or family engagement and support. This position requires on call hours.Key Responsibilities:•Submits Level of Service (LOS) within program requirements.•Attends agency and program meetings and trainings within established time frames.•Plays an active role in meetings and trainings designed to enhance agency and program operations.•Utilizes supervision effectively to explore professional development and training needs.•Meets obligations of program (contractual, licensing, Medicaid, etc.).Requirements:•Bachelors degree social work, criminal justice or a related field required.•Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, use of an insured vehicle and an acceptable driving record.•Must regularly be able to see, speak and hear. Frequently required to stand, sit, walk, bend, use hands and arms and must occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.•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.We Provide:•An Innovative culture that encourages you to grow and learn with the agency•Mission-driven core•Health, Vision and Dental coverage for you and your family•401(k) with up to a 5% employer match•Generous time-off•Flexible Spending Accounts•Year-end performance bonusesAcenda's Equal Employment Opportunity CommitmentAcenda Integrated Health is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.Acenda's support of Diversity, Equity, inclusion and Belonging (DEI&B) brings together a diverse workforce to successfully achieve our mission of moving lives forward in the community.Are you ready to join Team Acenda?Join Team Acenda and enjoy the remarkable opportunity to make an impact on the lives of those living right here in our community! To learn more about Acenda, please visit our website: Department/ProgramElectronic Monitoring Program - Salem (EMPS)