Family Intervention Specialist

Job Title

Family Intervention Specialist

Intercept

Main Office, 591 Lakehurst Road, Toms River, New Jersey

Full Time

Bachelors level $55,300.00 - Masters level $59,300.00

The Intercept program offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in an evidence‑based model serving youth and families identified through the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCP&P). The program serves a broad population in Ocean, Monmouth, and Mercer counties, including those involved with multiple child‑serving systems and those at high risk of removal. Specialists carry a small caseload of five families, providing individualized support in the home and community to maintain youth in the home and strengthen family systems.

• Advocate for families within any involved system, such as CP&P or CSOC, gathering information to develop interventions and advocating in the best interest of each child’s long‑term stability.
• Coordinate and conduct an average of three face‑to‑face sessions per family each week, including youth and support systems.
• Attend trainings, supervision, and professional development, following up on feedback and recommendations from the Team Supervisor, Program Director, and Licensed Program Expert.
• Adhere to all ethical and legal guidelines, including confidentiality and mandated reporting.
• Maintain flexible, non‑traditional schedules based on family availability; long hours and after‑hours support may be required on a rotating on‑call basis. Remote work is possible with in‑person reporting for program meetings; personal transportation is required.
• Provide transportation support for families only when all other means have been exhausted, possibly using an agency vehicle.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Adaptability and willingness to maintain a flexible schedule.
• Receptive to constructive feedback and eager to implement new ideas and strategies during sessions.
• Practice a trauma‑informed philosophy, demonstrated through behaviors and communication that embrace it as a cultural value.

• Education:
  
  Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or a related field is preferred; a bachelor’s degree in social services with at least one year of counseling or case management experience is required.
• Experience:
  
  Prior case management and/or counseling experience is preferred.
• License:
  Valid New Jersey driver’s license in good standing.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus. Incentive $1,000.00.

• Medical, Dental, and Prescription Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Long‑Term Disability Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
• Voluntary Benefits such as Vision Insurance, Aflac, Pet Insurance
• Staff Training and Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Bonus program

Equal Opportunity Employer