Careers at NJCDC

Listed below are current openings as of January, 2012.

If you are interested in applying for any position listed below, please e-mail a letter of interest, along with a current resume to Human Resources at careers@njcdc.org unless otherwise noted.

All positions require computer proficiency with experience with Microsoft Word and Excel. Some positions also require knowledge of Access and PowerPoint.

Great Falls Youth Development Center/Teen Center

Mental Health Clinician (F/T)

Responsibilities: Provides counseling to program participants between the ages of 13-19 in individual and group sessions; makes referrals to community resources; develops professional relationships with community and hospital-based organizations; manages cases; and assists in data collection for evaluation purposes. Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling or Psychology with appropriate state licensing credentials required; strong clinical skills; previous experience working with youth and adolescents; and excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Hawthorne Heights Supervised Apartments

Residence Counselors (P/T- On Call)

Responsibilities: Carries out the residence’s program plan which is developed in connection with residents’goals, objectives, and individual needs and preferences; ensures the health and safety of residents; provide sassistance to residents in meeting goals and objectives; and properly maintaining program and consumer records. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in human services field with one to three years of experience or High School Diploma with one to two years of experience in the human services field; a valid New Jersey driver’s license. Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Independence House

Life Skills Coordinator (F/T)

Responsibilities: Implements Individual Service Plan (ISP) training/teaching schedule; ensures that ISP goals and objectives are addressed and outcomes are documented, monitored and met; ensures timely completion of program documentation as required by state standards, agency policy and procedures and quality assurance guidelines; and provides emergency shift coverage during staff shortages. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in a human services field with one to three years of experience working with young adults or High School Diploma with three to seven years of experience working with young adults; a valid drivers license; good organizational and interpersonal skills; and a self- starter with ability to work effectively as a member of a team. Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Marion Street Supervised Apartments

Youth Development Specialist (F/T)

Responsibilities: Implements Individual Service Plan teaching/training schedule for youth between the ages of 18-21; ensures that ISP goals and objectives are being addressed and that anticipated outcomes are being documented, monitored and met; teaches skills as per the ISP and in accordance with established methods; and coordinates resident transportation. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in a human services related field with one to three years of experience working with young adults preferred or a High School Diploma with three to five years of experience working with young adults; excellent organizational skills; ability to work effectively independently and as a member of a team; excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; and a valid driver’s license. Salary: Commensurate with experience.

NJCDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.