Prevention Consultant - NJ

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NJ4S Prevention Consultant

NJ4S Supervising Prevention Consultant

NJ4S programs in schools and communities

• Values and participates in the Team as a proactive member.
• Respects others’ professional opinions and tolerates a range of feelings.
• Able to give and receive constructive criticism.

• Attends supervision consistently and comes prepared.
• Able to receive feedback and to learn from it.
• Has insight about self (i.e., strengths and weaknesses) and utilizes that knowledge toward growth and change.

Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services related field, experience in the provision of prevention related programs. At least three (3) years’ experience working in non‑profit, social service environment in development or implementation of community‑based services, prevention programs, or any other human service programs. Experience in community organizing, developing community partnerships, implementing evidence‑based programs and project management.

Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute additional experience as indicated on a year‑for‑year basis with thirty (30) semester hour credits being equal to one (1) year of experience.

Valid New Jersey driver’s license, safe driving record, and vehicle availability are required.

Knowledge of community resources, social service, and mental health systems.

Ability to identify problems/challenges and to consider potential solutions independently. Ability to use data to promote continuous quality improvement. Excellent time management and organizational skills. Ability to supervise staff regarding trauma‑informed interventions. Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Ability to work professionally and collaboratively on multi‑disciplinary team.

Leadership capabilities:
Ability to empower others while being personally accountable;
Ability to delegate responsibility while holding staff accountable for their decisions, actions and results. Inspires and motivates staff. Flexible, fair, and caring, without sacrificing accountability. An advocate for consumers. Excellent listener and communicator (verbal and written) Ability to build respect, trust, and consensus. An imaginative and collaborative problem solver. Ability to work with people who have varying perspectives on issues.

Proven track record in program management and collaboration.

The individual must possess the ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, and lifting of up to or in excess of 50 pounds.

$55,000 - $57,000

• Vacation:
  As a full‑time employee working generally 35 hours per week, you will be eligible to participate in the Family Connections group benefit plans. Benefits include medical, dental, life insurance, long‑term disability, retirement plans, and additional supplementary benefits. Yes, you can elect to not enroll into these benefits. You will also be eligible to…