Mercer Council is Hiring - 2 Open Positions

 

ASYSST Program Director Key Responsibilities Include: Supervisory oversight and management of school-based staff and model to ensure alignment with school-based operational manual as outlined by NJ Department of Children and Families. Lead development of all administrative and programmatic operations, including Lunch Bunch, ASYSST-sponsored student clubs and activities, events, field trips and ASYSST Summer Camp. Develop and maintain partnerships and collaborations with school and community resources. Ensure program availability, opportunities and successes are marketed to promote sustainability. Seek additional funding sources to enhance school-based services. Serve as a liaison to the school and to the community collaborating with state, community and volunteer agencies that provide services related to youth and families. Ensure that a minimum of 700 students are reached through group activities and 300 individuals are reached through individual services each year. Essential Qualifications: Master’s Degree with 2 years’ supervisory experience, with a history of working in collaboration with youth and community, and relevant educational experience Knowledge of current technologies and programs such as Google Workspace programs and social media channels that will help to advance awareness of ASYSST program Must have valid driver's license and access to personal vehicle or reliable transportation Full Job Posting>>

ASYSST Mental Health Counselor/Therapist  Key Responsibilities Include: Provide counseling to individual young people and their families. Facilitate group counseling sessions as determined based on perceived or expressed need. Coordinate/consult/collaborate with Ewing High School staff/administration to enhance ASYSST programs and service delivery. Work collaboratively with the other ASYSST team members to best serve the needs of the students. Provide follow-up services and appropriate referrals as needed; i.e. assist in arranging for aftercare in the Mercer County area. Follow all legal and ethical requirements for: documentation of sessions/contact, protecting confidentiality, and mandated reporting. Maintain clinical records in a timely manner and other necessary clinical documentation. Input proper documentation into SBYSP program database. Publicize/market ASYSST programs to students and families and engage and sustain youth/families in available programs Essential Qualifications: NJ License: Current valid, unrestricted independent professional licensure to practice per state regulations in one or more is required: LAC, LPC, LMFT, LCSW, LISW, LCMHC, LCPC, LMHC or Clinical Psychologist. Minimum of a Master’s degree in a counseling or mental health profession is required. Must have your own liability insurance. Experience with creating and providing psychoeducational content for the public using evidenced based research/practices. Confidence with using social media, blogging, Microsoft Software, YouTube, Google Workspace. CPS is expected as part of your professional development in the first 2-3 years of being employed Full Job Posting>>

These are exciting opportunities for the right candidates! Full-time Positions Competitive Benefits Access to trainings and/or support to get scholarships due to the nonprofit status of trainings Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply (Spanish) Experience working with adolescent populations preferred Bicultural and all gender candidates are encouraged to apply Must pass background and fingerprint check Available School Youth Services Support Team (ASYSST) has been working with the Ewing Public High School since 2007. The ASYSST team and therapist helps guide Ewing High School youth/students using prevention and positive directions towards accomplishing their personal and academic goals. The ASYSST team works together to provide support services to help students graduate high school, prepare for college or a job and make healthy choices that will benefit them in life.