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Senior Project Manager, Mental Health AAPI New Jersey seeks a licensed social worker to serve as Senior Project Manager for our federally funded initiative to expand mental health access for multilingual AAPI communities in New Jersey. Supervising two direct reports, the Senior Project Manager will lead mental health outreach, education, and support for adults and youth across New Jersey, including in Bergen, Middlesex, Essex, Hudson, Mercer, and Monmouth counties. Programming will include mental health first aid courses for adults and youth; trainings for nonprofit staff on mental health first aid; accessible entry points for mental health, such as therapy or story circles, mental health book clubs, and social-emotional learning workshops for children. The Senior Project Manager will also lead work expanding AAPI NJ's in-house capacity for case management, intake, and referrals; raising awareness of the 988 suicide and crisis lifeline and other "warm lines"; and support creation of a mental health directory with accompanying translations in Korean, Gujarati, and other languages spoken by our community members. Primary Responsibilities Plan and execute statewide programs to expand access to and uptake of mental health services in AAPI communities, including through: Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)

Training:

Deliver structured, 8-hour MHFA training courses for youth, adults, and local nonprofit staff. Accessible Entry Points for

Mental Health:

Host community events including therapy/story circles, mental health book clubs, and social-emotional learning (SEL) workshops for children. Increasing 988

Awareness:

Run targeted awareness campaigns lifting up the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and regional "warm lines" Supervise direct reports in following areas: Case management for individuals who may be in need of mental or behavioral health service referrals, legal service referrals, work rights guidance, or social services. Coordinate the translation, production, and dissemination of community education materials in areas including mental health, behavioral health, direct services, victim support services, rights in schools, and employment rights,including a translated mental health resource directory. Data collection and reporting. Additional duties as assigned. Ideal Qualifications LMHC, LMSW, or LCSW required; certified mental health first aid trainer preferred Minimum 2 years of relevant full-time experience Excellent communication, outreach, and community coordination skills. Knowledge of AAPI communities and cultures. Asian language proficiency a strong plus Strong project management skills; professional written and verbal skills. Strong relationship management skills, including ability to proactively communicate information and needs within relationships and productively manage complex situations with empathetic and positive communication style. Proficiency in or ability to learn software skills including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Canva, Slack, Adobe Acrobat, and Google Workspace (Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, and Gmail). Some travel within New Jersey required. Valid driver's license and willingness to drive own vehicle preferred (mileage will be reimbursed). Must be available to begin employment no later than October 2026. Schedule & Compensation Full-time role with annual salary of $60,000-70,000 (commensurate with experience). Hybrid office schedule (Tue-Thu in our Montclair office, Mon & Fri remote). Position requires attendance at events on evenings and weekends. Given requirements of role, travel throughout NJ for trainings and programs will be necessary at times (30%). Generous PTO, personal days, and sick days Option of health insurance through Horizon Blue Cross covered at 80% by AAPI New Jersey, or taxable health insurance stipend of $3,000 annually. Dental and vision insurance. A taxable employee wellness stipend of $500 per year.

Note:

This is an initial one-year, grant-funded position with renewal contingent on available funding. About AAPI New Jersey AAPI New Jersey (formerly AAPI Montclair) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established in 2021 to advocate for Asian American and Pacific Islander rights and representation and to promote awareness and education around AAPI culture and history. Through various initiatives, AAPI New Jersey seeks to create structural change, build solidarity among communities, fight for equity for all oppressed groups, while celebrating AAPI cultures. Since its founding, AAPI New Jersey has grown from a small group of community members responding to the rise of anti-Asian hate to a nationally recognized organization supported by thousands, implementing the teaching of AAPI curriculum through its impactful program TAAS (Teaching Asian American Stories) and creating a model for AAPI community mobilization. Learn more about our organization at aapinewjersey.org. To Apply Please email your cover letter and resume to people@aapinewjersey.org with the subject line "Senior Project Manager - Mental Health." Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Thank you for your interest! AAPI New Jersey is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be given equal employment opportunities without discrimination based on race, religion/creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, victim of domestic violence status or marital status.

Pay:

$60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Montclair, NJ 07042