The Center for Prevention & Counseling, Inc is a thriving non-profit agency located in Newton, NJ. The Center provides a wellness-focused and inclusive workplace where the staff treats each other with respect and where kindness, meaningful interactions, and collaboration between colleagues are encouraged. Our company culture is closely tied to our organization’s mission and our people feel empowered to make a difference as individuals, see value in their work, and are eager to do well in their roles.
The Center offers competitive salaries and benefit packages designed to improve the personal lives of our employees. We are proud of our agency growth and we’re looking for dynamic candidates who are excited to join our team and will add to our inspiring culture.
We have the following job positions available. To be considered, interested applicants must send cover letters and resumes via email only to Human Resources Manager, Jacqueline Nunn at [email protected].
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other legally protected status.
ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM
No Positions Available
COUNSELING TEAM
Youth Educator - Think, Act, Grow (TAG) Program
Part-Time Youth Educator
Description: Our T.A.G program provides a comprehensive continuum of services utilizing evidence-based, informed, and influenced programs for at-risk Sussex County, NJ, and/or court-involved youth. Reporting to the Coordinator of Youth Services, the part-time Youth Educator assists with psycho-educational groups for juveniles on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30 – 7:00 p.m. In addition, the youth educator is responsible for conducting anger management/conflict resolution groups in Sussex County schools as needed during school hours.
18-22 hours per week, including Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 2:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Additional Hours (outside Tuesday and Thursday programming) include:
- Conducting weekly case management for program participants and completing the required documentation.
- Engaging with program participants' parents/guardians by conducting weekly parent check-in groups.
- Conduct regular phone, in-person, and/or virtual collateral contact with court and other referral sources.
Requirements: Bachelor's Degree. Experience working with youth and group facilitation is a plus.
Please send resume and cover letter to Jacqueline Nunn at [email protected]
PREVENTION TEAM
RECOVERY SUPPORT TEAM
Recovery Specialist
On-call, Per-diem positions
Description: Provide non-clinical assistance and peer recovery support for people with substance use disorder that are either self-referred or referred from a local hospital or police department. Recovery Specialists are compensated to be on-call for a 12-hour shift (7AM-7PM and 7PM-7AM) and then provided additional compensation when deployed.
Responsibilities: The Recovery Specialist will help participants develop a recovery management plan, provide telephone recovery support, and work collaboratively with the patient navigator to ensure coordination of services. Recovery Specialists may respond to a local hospital or police department to make initial contact with participants or conduct phone outreach to self-referred participants. Recovery Specialists must maintain accurate records, adhere to all data collection protocol and participate in team meetings and supervision.
Requirements: Applicants must have personal addiction experience, a minimum of 2 years’ experience in recovery, and be willing to work toward certification as a NJ Certified Peer Recovery Specialist. Stability of personal recovery, knowledge of the recovery process and strong interpersonal, communication and computer skills are required. Recovery Specialists must have a valid driver’s license and independent mode of transportation. Recovery Specialists must also be approved to volunteer with Atlantic Health System/Newton Medical Center and comply with all requirements.
Please submit a cover letter and resume to Jacqueline Nunn at [email protected]