Sr. Program Specialist (NJ Licensed Program Clinician)

Position Title:

Sr. Program Specialist (Program Clinician)

LICENSED IN NJ

Reports to:

Project Director/Manager Location:

Atlantic County, NJ (this position will involve both in-person and remote work)

Status:

Part-Time Hourly (15-20 hours) or Full-Time Salary (32 hours) The Program Clinician is responsible for delivering clinical interventions and services for adults and juveniles as part of a violence interruption & diversion effort lead by WEI and the Atlantic County Prosecutor Office called the Alternative Prosecution for Positive Outcomes (APPO) program. The APPO program is designed for individuals who are involved in the justice-system either due to facing a charge or are on probation and meet certain program eligibility around charge-type. The program addresses a variety of services and needs including grief & trauma, violence prevention, coping skills, psychoeducation, and connection to ongoing community resources. The Program Clinician primary function will be to assist the APPO program through the meaningful delivery of trauma therapy to program participants. The position requires frequent travel within communities and to project sites, and a flexible schedule. The Program Clinician's responsibilities will be carried out under the supervision of the WEI Project Director who is leading the overall initiative in New Jersey. This position requires frequent travel across the greater Atlantic City area and a flexible schedule. The position will involve close collaboration with prosecutors and community stakeholders in Atlantic County, New Jersey.

Key Responsibilities:

Delivers trauma therapy focused clinical interventions to individuals in the violence interruption and diversion program. Delivery of programming and services in person and over virtual platforms. Contacts, schedules, and coordinates appointments with participants. Use motivational engagement techniques to support, encourage, and retain participants in programming and services. Interacts with designated members of participant families and/or social circle to support overall well-being and program success. Provides persistent participant outreach through phone, text, email, and other methods. Tracks and maintain detailed records of participant outreach and sessions including entering these notes into WEI systems in a timely fashion. Maintain adherence to the project programming/services protocol. Participate in fidelity monitoring of programming and service delivery. Maintain frequent contact with Project Director over program delivery including providing feedback if modifications to programming sessions occur. Actively and regularly participate in team meetings. Engage with other team members in reviewing project participant progress toward goals. Fully participates in training and continued education for skill development as required by WEI. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

LSW, LCSW, LMHC, LPC or related licensure required valid in the state of New Jersey. Must have a master's degree in social work, psychology, or a related counseling field. Must be eligible to pass and maintain security clearance in correctional settings. Ability to adapt to various work hours, including evenings and weekends, when needed. Knowledge of mental health, substance abuse, trauma, and other related populations. Experience providing evidence-based programming and practices to vulnerable populations. Ability to engage effectively with colleagues through verbal and written communication. Skilled in writing and maintaining computer-based records in an accurate and timely manner. Ability to respond to crisis situations and psychiatric emergencies utilizing appropriate crisis intervention techniques. Must have reliable transportation and a current and active driver's license. Must have reliable internet and phone access.

Preferred Qualifications:

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Basic Training certification is highly preferred. Experience delivering manualized interventions. High levels of familiarity and/or experience in working with criminal justice-involved populations. Familiarity and/or training in motivational interviewing, solution-focused brief therapy, cognitive behavioral approaches, and/or strengths-based focus therapy. Highly organized, self-starter with good interpersonal, problem-solving, and analytical skills

Location:

This position is location-specific and must be in Atlantic County, NJ for the duration of employment.

Work Environment & Benefits:

Part-Time Hourly rate: $37-$44

OR Full-Time Salary:

$70,000- $83,000 commensurate with experience and qualifications Collaborative and mission-driven culture dedicated to equity, innovation, and professional development.

Full-Time Employee Benefits:

Health, dental, vision, life, and retirement benefits. • Generous paid time off.

Part-Time:

Retirement benefits only. WEI will pay for mileage in an employee's personal vehicle when travel is over 50 miles round trip in a given day for project activities. This position requires some evenings and weekends work.

To Apply:

Please submit resume and cover letter to wei@wellbeingandequity.org Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion WEI is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We seek to create a workplace that celebrates diversity and includes perspectives from backgrounds that vary by race, ethnicity, social background, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, and national origin. We strive to be an antiracist organization, continuously challenging ourselves and using our influence to support a culture of learning, empowerment, and equity. Applicants should demonstrate knowledge of and concern for equity issues and an understanding of how disparity influences the experiences of people impacted by the criminal and juvenile justice systems. Who WEI Are Wellbeing & Equity Innovations (WEI) is a non-profit, multidisciplinary team committed to assisting justice and community partners with transforming their systems. Our mission is to promote thriving individuals, families, and communities by providing services and support to those involved in the criminal justice system and the people and policymakers who serve them. Our multidisciplinary team supports system transformation through a blend of rigorous research, technical assistance, and evidence-informed practices. WEI also deploys skilled clinicians and social workers to deliver direct services and train partners to build sustainable, in-house capacity.

Pay:

$37.00 - $44.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching Flexible schedule

Work Location:

Remote