Director of Supportive Visitation Services Program (LPC;LCSW)

at  Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark is one of New Jersey’s largest non-profit social service agencies with programs and facilities serving Bergen, Essex, Hudson, and Union counties.
We are currently seeking a Full-Time Program Director to join our Supportive Visitation Services program located in Jersey City, NJ.
The Program Director is Responsible for day-to-day operations of agency’s SVS Program; recruiting, selecting, coaching, supervising, and assessing Therapeutic and Supportive Visitation Specialists and Regional Coordinator; recruiting and selecting of Visitation Aides; Provides clinical oversight and supervision of the visitation staff; collecting and reporting SVS data; participating in various CQI activities; and attending meetings and delivering presentations.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Initiates and maintains ongoing communication with families in a culturally sensitive manner utilizing a family’s preferred language taking into consideration a family’s faith and culture.
• Ensures the environment for parent-child contact is safe, non-traumatizing, and promotes healthy attachment.
• Initiates and maintains ongoing communication with DCP&P, other providers, and supports.
• Uses a process to gather information which includes reviewing collateral information and inquiring about family’s natural supports.
• Creates an environment that empowers family members, including parents, children, and caregivers to communicate their goals and needs.
• Utilizes various interviewing and/or communication techniques in a culturally competent manner.
• Recognizes non-verbal communication and maintains good eye contact and posture.
• Advocates for parents/families as necessary and supports them in advocating for themselves.
• Links the family to community resources and formal and informal supports and coordinates with DCP&P.
• Collaborates with and shares relevant information with DCP&P staff, other providers, and supports.
• Facilitates visit planning meetings and participates in other relevant meetings.
• Operates from a trauma-informed perspective

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Masters degree in social work, counseling or related field
• Valid professional licenses (LPC; LCSW)
• Valid NJ Driver’s license
• 5 years mental health services experience
• 2 years of experience providing mental health or other therapeutic services to children, adolescents and/or families
• 2 years of supervisory experience
• Experience working with diverse populations

Please refer the Job description for details