Prevention Consultant - NJ4S

POSITION TITLE: NJ4S Prevention Consultant
REPORTS TO: NJ4S Supervising Prevention Consultant
BROAD FUNCTION: NJ4S programs in schools and communities

II. PROFESSIONALISM:
1. Values and participates in the Team as a proactive member.
2. Respects others’ professional opinions and tolerates a range of feelings.
3. Able to give and receive constructive criticism.

III. SUPERVISION:
1. Attends supervision consistently and comes prepared.
2. Able to receive feedback and to learn from it.
3. Has insight about self (i.e., strengths and weaknesses) and utilizes that knowledge toward growth and change.

IV. PREVENTION CONSULTANT RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Collaborates with consultants, school districts, and community service providers to facilitate training, workshops, 15 webinars, assemblies, etc.
2. Facilitates evidence-based curricula to students, families, community members and school personnel on topics such as anti-bullying, sexual health and pregnancy, substance use prevention etc.
3. Assists in the programmatic data collection, reporting, continuous quality improvement processes and evaluation of services to target population.
4. Provides follow-up to ensure consumer satisfaction of services.
5. Coordinates programs services to ensure an effective and efficient service delivery system, which may include coordinating purchasing and meal ordering, event planning, productivity spreadsheets etc.
6. Attend trainings on evidenced-based curricula, staff trainings and meetings to improve professional skills and enhance the program activities.
7. Maintains systems, procedures, and methods for programmatic record-keeping while ensuring accuracy.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services related field, experience in the provision of prevention related programs. At least three (3) years’ experience working in non-profit, social service environment in development or implementation of community-based services, prevention programs, or any other human service programs. Experience in community organizing, developing community partnerships, implementing evidence-based programs and project management.

Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute additional experience as indicated on a year-for-year basis with thirty (30) semester hour credits being equal to one (1) year of experience.

Valid New Jersey driver’s license, safe driving record, and vehicle availability are required.

• Knowledge: Knowledge of community resources, social service, and mental health systems.

• Skills and Abilities: Ability to identify problems/challenges and to consider potential solutions independently. Ability to use data to promote continuous quality improvement. Excellent time management and organizational skills. Ability to supervise staff regarding trauma informed interventions. Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Ability to work professionally and collaboratively on multi-disciplinary team.

• Professional Characteristics: Leadership capabilities: Ability to empower others while being personally accountable; Ability to delegate responsibility while holding staff accountable for their decisions, actions and results. Inspires and motivates staff. Flexible, fair, and caring, without sacrificing accountability. An advocate for consumers. Excellent listener and communicator (verbal and written) Ability to build respect, trust, and consensus. An imaginative and collaborative problem solver. Ability to work with people who have varying perspectives on issues. Proven track record in program management and collaboration.

• Work Environment/Physical Demands: The individual must possess the ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, and lifting of up to or in excess of 50 pounds.

Salary : $57,000

Vacation & Benefits: 

• Vacation: As a full-time employee working generally 35 hours per week, you will be eligible to participate in the Family Connections group benefit plans. Benefits include medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability, retirement plans, and additional supplementary benefits. Yes, you can elect to not enroll into these benefits. You will also be eligible to accrue vacation, personal, and sick days in addition to 12 paid holidays, and summer wellness Fridays. 

 

• Benefits also include professional development assistance, referral program, internal/external trainings, Capella University partnership, 403b retirement plan with employer matching (3% max) (you can enroll in your 403b without a waiting period) , employer-paid life insurance, employer paid Long-term Disability (LTD) insurance, employer paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, etc.

Family Connections is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to excellence. Employment offers are made on the basis of qualifications and without regard to race, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability, age veteran status, or sexual orientation or other protected classes under the State and Federal law.

Family Connections is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to excellence. Employment offers are made on the basis of qualifications and without regard to race, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability, age veteran status, or sexual orientation or other protected classes under the State and Federal law.

Family Connections participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm authorization to work in the United States.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and eligible for full‑time employment on a W‑2 basis. This role must be performed in a manner that is fully compliant with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, including those of the State of New Jersey. C2C, 1099, or other non‑W‑2 arrangements are not eligible for consideration.