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Our staff is at the core of everything we do. We are dedicated to building a diverse team where employees feel a sense of belonging and are valued for their individual contributions. We encourage staff development and embrace a growth mindset. If you are interested in pursuing an exciting and rewarding career while being part of a recognized “Best Place to Work”, please submit your resume today for consideration!

JOB DESCRIPTION/SUMMARY

The implementation of Intercept offers a unique opportunity to become immersed in an evidence-based program model to serve youth & their families, as identified through the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCP&P). The Intercept program serves a broad population of youth and families, including those involved with multiple child-serving systems and those at high risk of removal from their families. Specialists carry a small caseload of 5 families at a time.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education - Master’s degree in the field of social work, psychology, or related field is preferred or Bachelor’s degree in social services with one-year related experience in counseling and/or case management is required.
• Experience - Prior case management and/or counseling experience preferred.
• License - Valid New Jersey Drivers License in good standing
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus
  Comprehensive Benefits Package:
  o Medical, Dental and Prescription Insurance
  o 403(b) Retirement Plan
  o Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  o Long Term Disability Insurance
  o Life and AD&D Insurance
  o Employee Assistance Program
  o Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
  o Voluntary Benefits, such as Vision Insurance, Aflac, Pet Insurance
  o Staff Training and Development Opportunities
  o Employee Referral Bonus program
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• The specialist provides individualized family sessions in the home & community settings in order to safelymaintain the youth in the home in Ocean, Monmouth and Mercer Counties.
• Specialists provide an average of three face to face sessions with the family a week, including youth & support system, at the convenience of the family.
• Intercept specialists are an advocate for the families in any involved system they are a part of, such as CP&P or CSOC (Children’s System of Care), with the purpose of gathering information specific to intervention development and advocating in the best interest of the child’s long-term stability.
• Excellent training provided to all applicants in the Youth Villages Intercept model.