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 Director of Human Resources, 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
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COUNSELING TEAM
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PREVENTION TEAM
Prevention Educator Full-Time Position
The Prevention Educator is a vital member of our Prevention Services team, responsible for developing and delivering evidence-based education and prevention programs related to Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs (ATOD). This role involves engaging with diverse audiences—including youth, adults, and community organizations—throughout Sussex County to promote healthy lifestyles and reduce substance use.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related field, such as Public Health, Community Health, Public Policy, or Education.
- CHES (Certified Health Education Specialist) and/or CPS (Certified Prevention Specialist) certification preferred, or willingness to obtain certification.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365, including Teams, Word, Publisher, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Must possess a valid New Jersey driver's license and reliable transportation.
- Flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends for community events.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Education, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field required.
- Experience in teaching, youth engagement, or public speaking preferred.
- Knowledge of ATOD prevention strategies, mental health, and wellness promotion is a plus.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects.
- Comfortable traveling to multiple locations throughout Sussex County.
Responsibilities
- Plan, prepare, and deliver evidence-based prevention programs to youth, adults, and families.
- Assist in organizing and implementing prevention campaigns, including What's Your Anti-Drug?, Alcohol Awareness Month, National Drug Fact Week, National Prevention Week, Red Ribbon Week, and Week of Respect.
- Develop educational presentations, including course materials and audiovisual aids.
- Conduct trainings for educators and community partners using research-based approaches to alcohol, tobacco, and other drug prevention.
- Facilitate prevention programs in Sussex County schools and community centers.
- Work cooperatively with project coordinators on community education initiatives.
- Serve as a liaison between school administrators, school personnel, and public and private community organizations.
- Maintain accurate records of presentations and process and outcome evaluation tools.
- Attend agency coalition meetings.
- Serve as an agency representative at local, county, and state meetings.
Position Details
This is a full-time position averaging 40 hours per week. Flexibility is required, including occasional evening and weekend hours to support programs and community events.
Compensation & Benefits
- Annual salary: $43,000–$45,000, commensurate with experience.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 403(b) retirement plan with a 100% employer match on the first 3% of employee contributions.
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal/sick leave, holidays, and jury duty.
Please submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected].
Tobacco Prevention Full-Time Position
The Center is seeking an experienced professional to fill a full-time Tobacco Prevention position. The ideal candidate will be passionate about tobacco control, policy advancement, and prevention initiatives. This position requires reliable transportation and the ability to travel throughout the service area, consisting of seven counties in Northern New Jersey, as well as flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends for community events and outreach activities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Community Health, Public Health, Education, or a related field required.
- CHES (Certified Health Education Specialist) and/or CPS (Certified Prevention Specialist) certification preferred, or willingness to obtain certification.
- Knowledge of comprehensive tobacco prevention, tobacco control, and cessation strategies.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365, including Teams, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Knowledge of substance use prevention strategies, mental health, and wellness promotion is a plus.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects.
- Must possess a valid New Jersey driver's license in good standing, maintain a safe driving record, carry adequate automobile insurance, and have reliable transportation.
- Must be available to work occasional evenings and weekends for community events.
Responsibilities
- Attend agency coalition meetings.
- Serve as an agency representative at local, county, and state meetings.
- Support tobacco prevention and cessation initiatives throughout Northern New Jersey.
- Collaborate with national, state, and local partners to implement and strengthen tobacco prevention and cessation initiatives.
- Advocate for policy change within municipalities, schools, colleges, and universities.
- Deliver educational programs and promote media campaigns and communication strategies that support tobacco prevention and cessation efforts.
- Maintain accurate records of presentations and process and outcome evaluation tools, analyze data, and prepare required reports.
- Contribute to a positive work environment.
- Attend staff meetings and in-service trainings.
- Stay informed about the tobacco product and policy landscape at the national, state, and local levels.
- Perform other duties as necessary or assigned.
Position Details
This is a full-time position averaging 40 hours per week. Candidates must be available to work occasional evenings and weekends to support community events and outreach activities.
Compensation & Benefits
- Annual salary: $50,000.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 403(b) retirement plan with a 100% employer match on the first 3% of employee contributions.
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal/sick leave, holidays, and jury duty.
Please submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected].
RECOVERY SUPPORT TEAM
Recovery Specialist Full-Time Position
The Recovery Specialist provides non-clinical, peer-based support to individuals with substance use disorder referred by Newton Medical Center, local law enforcement, or self-referral. Based in our Newton office, this role includes frequent travel to Newton Medical Center to engage patients in the Emergency Department, followed by ongoing outreach and support in the community. This position operates on a four-day workweek with extended daily hours.
This role bridges challenging moments and long-term recovery by offering encouragement, guidance, and practical support. Through consistent engagement, the Recovery Specialist helps individuals begin and sustain their recovery journey.
Qualifications
- Minimum of two years of continuous personal recovery, demonstrating stability and understanding of the recovery process.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Must meet all requirements to volunteer/work within Atlantic Health System/Newton Medical Center.
- Must have, or be willing to obtain, NJ Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) credential.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and computer skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
- Ability to manage responsibilities across multiple settings, including office and hospital environments.
- Must possess a valid New Jersey driver's license in good standing, maintain a safe driving record, carry adequate automobile insurance, and have reliable transportation.
- Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed.
- Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus.
Responsibilities
- Respond to referrals from Atlantic Health System/Newton Medical Center and local municipal police departments throughout Sussex County, providing timely, in-person support.
- Provide assistance to walk-in individuals seeking services.
- Conduct follow-up outreach by phone and/or in person to support continued engagement.
- Help develop individualized Recovery Management Plans that identify goals, strengths, and barriers.
- Provide ongoing peer support aligned with each individual's recovery pathway.
- Work closely with the Patient Navigator to coordinate care with Newton Medical Center staff and community partners.
- Model recovery through appropriate sharing of lived experience.
- Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with agency and grant requirements.
- Participate in team meetings and supervision.
- Perform other duties as necessary or assigned.
Position Details
This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with a four-day workweek featuring extended daily hours. Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed.
Compensation & Benefits
- Annual salary: $43,000–$48,000, commensurate with experience.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 403(b) retirement plan with a 100% employer match on the first 3% of employee contributions.
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal/sick leave, holidays, and jury duty.
Please submit a cover letter and resume to [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.
Recovery Specialist On-Call Position
Overnight and Weekend Shifts
Overview
The Recovery Specialist provides non-clinical, peer-based support to individuals with substance use disorder referred by Newton Medical Center, local law enforcement, or self-referral.
This role bridges challenging moments and long-term recovery by offering encouragement, guidance, and practical support. Through consistent engagement, the Recovery Specialist helps individuals begin and sustain their recovery journey.
Qualifications
- Minimum of two years of continuous personal recovery, demonstrating stability and understanding of the recovery process.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Must meet all requirements to volunteer/work within Atlantic Health System/Newton Medical Center.
- Must have, or be willing to obtain, NJ Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) credential.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and computer skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
- Ability to manage responsibilities across multiple settings, including office and hospital environments.
- Must possess a valid New Jersey driver's license in good standing, maintain a safe driving record, carry adequate automobile insurance, and have reliable transportation.
- Availability to work overnight and weekend on-call shifts.
- Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus.
Responsibilities
- Respond to referrals from Atlantic Health System/Newton Medical Center and local municipal police departments throughout Sussex County, providing timely, in-person support.
- Conduct follow-up outreach by phone and/or in person to support continued engagement.
- Help develop individualized Recovery Management Plans that identify goals, strengths, and barriers.
- Provide ongoing peer support aligned with each individual's recovery pathway.
- Work closely with the Patient Navigator to coordinate care with Newton Medical Center staff and community partners.
- Model recovery through appropriate sharing of lived experience.
- Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with agency and grant requirements.
- Participate in team meetings, supervision, and required trainings.
- Perform other duties as necessary or assigned.
Position Details
This is an on-call position covering overnight and weekend shifts. On-call shifts are scheduled in 12-hour increments from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM or 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. During each shift, you will be in a "waiting to be engaged" status and must remain available to respond if contacted.
- Must be reachable by phone throughout the on-call shift.
- Must be able to report to Newton Medical Center or a local police department within one hour when needed.
- Reliable transportation and internet access are required.
Compensation & Benefits
- $75.00 on-call rate for each 12-hour shift.
- If called to respond in person, an additional $100.00 is paid for the first four hours of work related to that call.
- If called to respond by telephone or virtual meeting, an additional $50.00 is paid for the first two hours of work related to that call.
- Additional work time, including follow-up calls, documentation, meetings, trainings, and supervision, is compensated at $15.49 per hour.
- Paid sick leave in accordance with the New Jersey Earned Sick Leave Law.
Please submit a cover letter and resume to [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.
Case Manager Full-Time Position
The Case Manager provides comprehensive, person-centered services to individuals with substance use disorders, primarily participants of the STAR (Support Team for Addiction Recovery) Program. Based in our Newton office with community-based outreach, this role supports individuals in addressing barriers to recovery and improving overall quality of life through coordinated access to treatment, healthcare, housing, employment, education, and other support services. Working collaboratively with a Peer Recovery Specialist and other service providers, the Case Manager helps participants develop and achieve recovery goals while promoting self-sufficiency, wellness, and long-term recovery.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree with CADC or LCADC credential, or master's degree in health, psychology, counseling, social work, education, or another behavioral health profession, required.
- Minimum of three years of experience working with individuals with substance use disorders or other high-need populations.
- Demonstrated knowledge of substance use disorders, recovery principles, and community-based treatment resources.
- Knowledge of formal and informal community systems, service networks, and referral resources.
- Ability to build rapport and effectively engage individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Excellent interpersonal communication, documentation, organizational, and computer skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Must possess a valid New Jersey driver's license in good standing, maintain a safe driving record, carry adequate automobile insurance, and have reliable transportation.
- Ability to travel throughout the community to meet with clients and community partners.
- Flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends as needed.
- Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive case management assessments addressing housing, finances, transportation, legal services, employment, education, healthcare, and family strengths and needs.
- Provide weekly in-person and telephone outreach and support sessions.
- Use motivational engagement strategies to encourage voluntary participation in services and recovery supports.
- Advocate on behalf of individuals to help remove barriers and improve access to resources.
- Maintain timely and accurate documentation in accordance with agency and grant requirements.
- Participate in team meetings, supervision, and trainings.
- Perform other duties as necessary or assigned.
Position Details
This is a full-time, 40-hour per week position. Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed.
Compensation & Benefits
- Annual salary: $53,000–$55,000, commensurate with experience.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 403(b) retirement plan with a 100% employer match on the first 3% of employee contributions.
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal/sick leave, holidays, and jury duty.
Please submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected].
