Job description

Children’s Aid and Family Services is one of northern New Jersey’s leading nonprofit providers of services that protect and support vulnerable children, adults, and families. As an agency, we are focused on meeting ever-evolving social needs by expanding our programs to help members of the community live their best lives.

We are looking for dedicated professionals to join our supportive, diverse, and collaborative team to make a difference in the lives of individuals in our community. We are immediately hiring a full time Clinician to provide a safe therapeutically supervised environment for visitation between the child and non-custodial parent, as directed by the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP).

Location: Position based out of Fair Lawn, New Jersey

Responsibilities:

• To counsel parents in their homes (or wherever the family and the Division deem appropriate) on developing or enhancing their parenting skills;
• To provide weekly individual counseling sessions to the non-custodial parent; in a location convenient to the parent.
• To observe parent and child interaction and offers corrective suggestions/interventions to improve parenting skills toward a goal of reunification;
• If reunification is not possible, assist parent(s) in supporting the Division permanency/placement plans;
• To provide visitation, at Children’s Aid and Family Services or in the DCP&P Office or other locations(s) that may be identified;
• To provide DCP&P with necessary court reports, assessments of client progress, and descriptions of parent/child interactions;
• To attend family team meetings, if requested by the family; or DCP&P
• To develop and complete pre and post-evaluations and supervised visitation checklists;
• To maintain and submit monthly Level of Service logs documenting direct client contact hours;
• To testify in court regarding client participation in TSVP services if properly subpoenaed;
• To maintain all case records and documents that reflect the above-identified services provided by Children’s Aid and Family Services;
• Attend training to meet licensing standards for personal professional development (Licensing, training, etc.)
• To actively participate in updates, reviews, and audits;
• To work cooperatively and collaboratively with all staff ;
• To maintain NJ SPIRIT System / Citrix;
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Master's level professional with appropriate licensure with relevant experience working with children and parents;
• Bilingual/Spanish Fluency a plus
• Excellent report writing and documentation skills;
• Computer literacy - Microsoft Applications, EHR experience preferred.
• Strong engagement, relationship development, and intervention skills
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations;
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team; and
• Valid driver’s license/good driving history with the use of own vehicle for self-transportation - mileage reimbursement provided.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, EAP;
• Generous paid time off 26 days of PTO, 10 days sick, 11 agency-paid holidays;
• Participation in Flexible Spending Accounts – Medical, Dependent Care, and Commuter Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement: $750 per semester;
• Retirement plan options: Pension and Tax-Deferred Annuity
• Health Coverage Waiting Period: 1st day of the month following 60 days of employment.

Children's Aid and Family Services in an Equal Opportunity Employer

Compensation: Salary dependent upon credentials and experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $53,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Covid-19 Vaccine and booster highly encouraged
Unvaccinated employees must test for Covid-19 weekly and provide results to the HR department;
Masking protocols in place and personal protective equipment provided
Temperature screenings
Sanitizing, disinfect

Education:

• Master's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• Licensed Associate Counselor (Required)
• Licensed Social Worker (Required)

Work Location: In person

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