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Children’s Aid and Family Services has the following job openings as of April 15, 2025
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APPLICATION

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

  • Residential Manager (FT): To establish a therapeutic environment and deliver effective services through positive role-modeling and professionalism. The residential manager is responsible for the day-to-day functioning, supervision and management of the home. Responsibilities include ensuring the home has 24-hour coverage and supervision that is in line with ratio requirements, providing coverage to the home as needed, staff training and supervision, inter-facing with family/team members – internal and external stakeholders, completing reports, logs and ensuring all documentation is submitted in a timely basis.  Requires: Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent with three years’ experience working with children who are behaviorally challenging, BA degree in Social Services or related field preferred, experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities and previous supervisory experience, strong problem solving and organization skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and valid NJ driver’s license/good driving history. Computer literacy required – Microsoft Applications: MS. Word, Outlook required. Salary: $52,600 – $54,600 based on size of group home/level of service, experience and credentials.
  • Behavior Technician (Per Diem):To teach staff to implement behavior plans and strategies that are developed by the BCBA to support the needs of intellectual/developmentally disabled (I/DD) adults in the agency’s care. Teach residents communication, social and daily living skills and provide weekly and monthly summaries to the Residential Manager and BCBA.  Will also train staff on data collection.  Requires: Bachelor’s level professional with a minimum of a two years’ experience providing services to children and adults with I/DD and utilizing ABA methodology, Master level preferred.  Must have a valid driver’s license and own vehicle for self-transportation to and from worksites. Flexibility to work evenings and/or weekends as needed.  12 – 18 hours per week, hourly rate $28 – $30 per hour.
  • Behavior Technician [BT] or Registered Behavior Technician [RBT] (Per Diem): To provide in-home and in-community Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) services for children with autism, under the guidance of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Requires: Minimum of a high school diploma, bachelor’s degree preferred, relevant experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, an individual who is experienced, comfortable and patient with children and families where behavioral health or developmental disabilities with a variety of mental health challenges, good writing and communication skills, valid driver’s license/good driving history, must successfully complete and demonstrate proficiency in all areas of required training. Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) requires the completion of such credential.  Hourly rate: BT (HS) level $22, BT (BA Level) $28; RBT: $30
  • Direct Support Professional – (FT, PT & Per Diem):To support individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in maintaining their independence and empowering them to become integrated members of their communities. Responsible for the care and supervision of 4-6 individuals living in a group home setting. Requires: Minimum of a high school diploma, prior experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred, good communication skills, and a valid driver’s license/good driving history. Full Time Shifts: 9am – 3pm: $19.50 per hour, 3pm – 11pm: $19.00 per hour, 11pm – 9am: $18.00 per hour and Sat & Sun exclusively 9am – 3pm: $20.50 per hour.

  • Clinician – Adoption and Kinship Legal Guardianship

 

Function: To provide in-home therapeutic services for children and families within the DCPP adoption and kinship system. Treatment and program emphasis is to strengthen family functioning, stabilize placements, support permanence and minimize disruptions through psychotherapy, parent education, and advocacy for adoptive and relative placements. Clinicians will be trained in DDP (Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy) an evidence- based model that utilizes a strength-based, family-focused approach to address trauma and attachment issues with the goal of establishing increased trust, security and attachment. Clinicians work with families prior to adoption or kinship finalization, as referred by the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCP&P) as well as post finalization.

 

We are seeking Clinicians throughout New Jersey. REMOTE/HYBRID

Responsibilities:

  • Schedules and conducts family and/or individual therapy sessions in-home or, if requested by family in another location or virtually. This may require afterschool or evening hours to meet the needs of the families.
  • Completes training in the DDP evidence-based model.
  • Executes assessments and all necessary case record documentation/forms in a timely fashion and in accordance with professional standards.  Caseload is manageable.  This is NOT fee for service.
  • Inputs all data within the tracking system to monitor change (improvement or decline)
  • Functions in cooperation with DCP&P staff for children referred pre-finalization including, but not limited to, attending case conferences, maintaining telephone and/or email contact, providing written reports and other communication regarding clinical progress and treatment.
  • Collaborates with child study teams, hospital programs and other collateral providers, as clinically appropriate and permitted, to ensure continuity of care.
  • Supports Division case planning for DCP&P referred cases and family advocacy for services in community referred cases.
  • Provides additional clinical/therapeutic services as appropriate to situation and ethics.
  • Participates in team meetings and individual supervisory meetings on a regular basis.
  • Acts as a promoter and ambassador of the program and the agency within the community.
  • Completes the Adoption Certificate Program at Rutgers University.
  • Maintains and furthers clinical skills, with particular emphasis on subjects relevant to pre and post adoption and kinship populations.
  • Provides clinical supervision as appropriate to certification and as needed.
  • Clinician will need to travel to family’s home, regional staff meetings, ongoing DDP supervision and trainings.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

  • Minimum of an LCSW, LSW, LAC, LPC, or MFT. Experience with children and families preferred, experience with foster care and loss issues helpful.
  • Valid Driver’s License and use of own vehicle for self-transportation. We offer mileage reimbursement.
  • Ability to work respectfully with people of diverse backgrounds and display sensitivity to cultural diversity.

Ability to work effectively as a team member as well as independently in clinical capacity/self-management.

  • Peer 2 Peer Navigator
  • Function:  The Peer-to-Peer Navigators (P2PN) are young adults who have lived experiences with the foster care system and will serve as credible messengers to youth who are currently involved with the child welfare system.  As a credible messenger, P2P Navigators will connect, empower, guide, and engage youth how to handle challenges they may face while navigating the foster care system. As a P2P Navigator, they will harness the strengths of the youth to create a supportive relationship and mentor them to learn to advocate for themselves, build supportive social networks and professional relationships to achieve their own goals.

    Responsibilities:

    • Harnesses own lived experience navigating foster care to engage, empower and connect with youth who are currently involved with the child welfare system;
    • Serves as mentors, role models and “system navigators” to youth (ages 14-21) who are in the DCF foster care system and preparing for adulthood;
    • Supports the philosophy, mission and purpose of P2P, and its strength-based, trauma and healing informed care services to assist the youth in leading self-directed lives centered on fostering authentic goals-centered partnerships;
    • Connects youth to resources and services necessary to support their individual growth and success;
    • Assists youth in the foster care system to understand the different and key roles that various professionals such as child welfare, legal professionals (Law Guardian), advocates (CASA), and behavioral health system professionals (CSOC, CMO) play in their lives;
    • Establishes rapport with youth and provides guidance in youth’s identification, development, and planning of specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound goals to pursue;
    • Ensures that youth assessments and data entry are completed on time to track youth progress;
    • Attends ongoing supervision to process the challenges and barriers in working with youth, and to develop strategies to enhance youth mentorship;
    • Schedules and attends appointments with youth and ensures that communication is maintained between appointments;
    • Gains a thorough understanding of the roles of other professionals who assist the youth;
    • Maintains written communication logs and progress notes in a timely manner;

     

    Qualifications/ Requirements:

    • Minimum of a High School Diploma or its equivalent with lived experience in the child welfare system;
    • Peer navigators are considered “near peers” and are required to be relatable to the youth;
    • Valid driver’s license in good standing, good driving history;
    • Basic understanding and computer literacy skills with Microsoft Office, such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, and Outlook;
    • Basic organizational skills and strong oral communication skills;
    • Must demonstrates an understanding of the importance of culture, race and issues facing adolescents of color, and demonstrate ability to effectively use a multi-cultural approach in working with special needs youth;
    • Ability to work effectively with individuals from various socio-economic, racial, religious, cultural backgrounds;
    • Must actively participate in and seek out supervision as needed
    • Ability to work effectively both as a member of a team member and independently;
    • Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with youth and staff, as well as ability to partner with professionals;
    • Able to speak publicly and participate in team trainings as required;
    • Ability to utilize calendar to schedule visits and meetings;
    • Must have the flexibility to work a non-traditional work schedule that is accommodating to clients; afterschool, evening, and weekends will be the norm; and
    • Other relevant duties as assigned.
  • Clinician – Therapeutic Supervised Visitation (Full Time):To provide a safe therapeutically supervised environment for visitation between child and non-custodial parent. The clinician will provide counseling to parents in-home or in the community, provide interventions to improve parenting skills toward a goal of reunification, provide DCP&P with necessary court reports, assessments of client progress and descriptions of parent/child interactions, testifies in court, maintains NJ SPIRIT system, participates in family team meetings, reviews and audits as needed. Requires: a minimum of an MSW or MA with appropriate licensure with relevant experience, LCSW or LPC preferred excellent communication skills, ability to work with diverse populations, strong engagement, and relationship development and interventions skills.  Must have a driver’s license and use of own vehicle for self-transportation to see clients and attend meetings. Salary: Low $50s – $62,000 based on credentials and experience.

  • Prevention Specialist/Data Analyst
  • Function: To use public health knowledge and understanding to support the Bergen County Higher Education Addiction and Prevention Consortium (BC HEAP). This consortium, made up of the 5 Bergen County higher education institutions, works to prevent substance misuse and encourage mental wellness amongst college students.

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborates with the BC HEAP Director and consortium members to conduct comprehensive public health needs assessments, enhance institutional capacity, develop strategic prevention plans, and evaluate program effectiveness.
  • Provides technical guidance in the administration and analysis of public health data, including college student health surveys, to assess risk factors and trends related to substance misuse and mental health.
  • Aggregates, interprets, and presents public health data findings to BC HEAP members and college administrators to inform evidence-based decision-making.
  • Designs, implements, and evaluates health promotion initiatives, prevention education programs, and social norming campaigns that address substance misuse and broader wellness concerns, such as mental health and harm reduction.
  • Assists in planning, scheduling, and coordinating BC HEAP meetings to facilitate cross-institutional collaboration.
  • Develops public health-focused materials, including informational letters, flyers, digital content, and social media messaging, to support prevention efforts.
  • Maintains membership databases, meeting attendance records, educational materials, and other essential documentation.
  • Represents BC HEAP at coalition meetings, public health task force discussions, and local, state, and national prevention and public health conferences and trainings.
  • Stays current with emerging public health trends, policies, and best practices related to substance use prevention, health equity, and wellness promotion in higher education settings.

 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in public health, health education, epidemiology, sociology, psychology, or a related field.
  • Preferred: Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS) or Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) certification.
  • Minimum three years of experience in public health, prevention, or health education, with a focus on community collaboration, policy change, and evidence-based prevention strategies.
  • Experience in project coordination, including planning, organizing, and executing public health initiatives.
  • Bilingual/Spanish preferred.

Skills and Knowledge required:

  • Strong understanding of public health principles, higher education settings, and substance use prevention.
  • Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated cultural competence and sensitivity.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to deliver presentations and facilitate discussions.
  • Ability to develop partnerships with community stakeholders, healthcare professionals, and educational institutions.
  • Experience in planning and executing health promotion campaigns and special events.
  • Proficiency in data analysis, survey administration, and program evaluation techniques.

Travel and Additional Requirements:

  • Local travel required, with occasional long-distance travel for professional development and conferences.
  • TCADR Case Manager 
  • Function: To provide case management to program participants.  This includes assessment, and evaluation of individuals with an Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) assisting them with improving their health and wellness, living a self-directed life, and reaching their full potential. The Case Managers will work with individuals to support and strengthen their capacity to engage in their personal recovery.

  Responsibilities:

  • Provide a comprehensive case management assessment that addresses life domains such as housing, finances, transportation, legal services, vocational, employment, health care, and family strengths/needs;
  • Develop an Integrated Family Case Plan that is person-centered;
  • Link consumers to appropriate care and resources in the community including resources that address special needs, such as agencies providing services related to HIV/AIDS, mental health disorders, chronic and acute health problems stemming from involvement with the criminal justice system;
  • Offer a visit to consumers at minimum, one (1) hour per week Refer clients and help them access substance use disorder treatment if needed;
  • Assist and engage the individual with transitioning to another level of care (outpatient substance use disorder treatment) to ensure continuity of care if needed and provide documentation of outcomes;
  • Use engagement skills to motivate and encourage individuals to voluntarily access services that would assist them in maintaining a healthy lifestyle;
  • Works collaboratively with the Recovery Specialist to ensure the individual engages in services up to one year;
  • Advocate on behalf of the individual;
  • Provide education to clients on HIV and Hepatitis;
  • Provide training to clients on the recognition of relapse triggers and strategies to deal with avoiding a relapse;
  • Monitors effectiveness of program by inputting data into the EHR and the data collection program by the Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services;
  • Participates in multi-disciplinary collaborative meetings regularly;
  • Maintains a caseload of twenty (20) consumers;
  • Provides on call support on a shared basis; and
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

    • A minimum of Bachelor’s level CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor)
    • A minimum of three (3) years’ experience working with individuals with substance use disorders.
    • Knowledge in formal/informal community systems to support health and wellness
    • Ability to effectively work with people of diverse cultural backgrounds and races
    • Ability to effectively work as a team member
    • Must have a valid driver’s license and vehicle for self-transportation
    • Computer literacy – Microsoft Applications
    • Bi-lingual/Spanish preferred
  • BC4S Prevention Consultant (FT): In partnership with youth, families, schools, and communities, implements evidence-based and evidence-informed prevention programs and services for all Bergen County school districts to promote mental health wellness. Collaborates with consultants, school districts, and community service providers to facilitate training, workshops, assemblies, etc. Assists in the programmatic data collection, reporting, continuous quality improvement processes and evaluation of services to target population. Provides ongoing input on hub design areas of focus, supportive community resources, etc. Assists in planning programs in schools and communities. Maintains active, constructive relationships with collaborative partners, funding sources, school administration and faculty, community groups, service providers, and other relevant agencies. Maintains current knowledge of evidence-based prevention programming and implements evidence-based prevention services and curricula with fidelity. Participates in relevant state and community meetings to promote program awareness; Other duties as assigned. Salary range $47,000 – $51,000.
  • BC4S Supervising Prevention Consultant (FT): To plan and implement programs in schools and communities, as well as forming alliances with organizations that have similar or allied goals, such as, school boards, local law enforcement, healthcare providers, community centers and service providers. Coordinates the scheduling of services, ensuring that programs are offered equitably to Bergen County school districts. Responsible for planning, coordinating and scheduling programs in schools and communities. Establishes alliances with organizations, which have similar or allied goals, such as, school board, local law enforcement, healthcare providers, community centers and service providers. Serves as a customer service role model to ensure a positive relationship in interactions with all participants, applying schools and community. Supervises a team of prevention consultants who will provide trainings and workshops to community and youth. Implements evidence-based prevention services and curricula with fidelity. Maintains active, constructive relationships with a broad range of local and statewide organizations including  collaborative partners, funding sources, elected officials, community groups, service providers, government offices and other relevant agencies; Represents the agency at local, regional and statewide meetings. Responds to phone calls for information and/or assistance; assists visitors in obtaining materials and other resources as needed. Supervises Prevention Consultants, leading the Hubs’ programmatic data collection, reporting, continuous quality improvement processes and evaluation of services to target population. Provides agency and staff training as needed. Participates in professional development programs. Other duties, as assigned. Salary range $55,000 – $64,500.
  • Prevention Specialist/Coordinator (1/FT): To provide education, guidance and support through the implementation of programs, coalition building and environmental strategies primarily with families and older adults in Passaic County to reduce the prevalence of substance abuse among youth and adults.  This position will support The Center for Alcohol and Drug Resources’ role in the community as the first choice for alcohol, tobacco and other drug information, referral services, and prevention programming in Bergen and Passaic County. Coordinates and implements evidence-based prevention programs with older adults, parents, families and in schools primarily in Passaic County and ensures that funding requirements are met.  Responsibilities include: Documenting delivery of programs, inputting data into computerized collection systems, identifies outcomes, and generates written reports as required, maintaining existing and develops additional relationships with community partners through participation in local and county meetings; representing the agency at local, regional and statewide meetings, responding to phone calls for information and/or assistance; assists visitors in obtaining materials and other resources as needed, investigating new materials for agency for youth and adults; makes proposals of new programs and designs “special presentations” as the need arises, such as programs for high school youth, assisting with the maintenance of agency’s ATOD Resource Center; maintains inventory of materials and expands current resources; monitors, records, and responds to requests for information and materials and participating in professional development programs. Requires: Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to education, community health, or substance abuse prevention, bilingual/Spanish preferred, experience working in the community and building collaborations, strong interpersonal and facilitation skills, excellent organization skills and attention to detail, ability to work some nights and occasional weekends, use of a vehicle for self-transportation, ability to work well independently and with others as part of a team, excellent communication skills – oral and written, proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Zoom, and other virtual communication platforms. Salary – $42,000 – $43,500 depending on credentials and experience.
  • Recovery Specialist (Full Time and Per Diem): To engage individuals who have been reversed from an opioid overdose and provide non-clinical assistance and recovery supports while maintaining follow-up with these individuals. Requires: Minimum of a high school diploma and three (3) years of sobriety and experience in the principles of recovery that assist individuals to improve their health and wellness; preferred: Associate’s degree, must have the availability to work a 12-hour shift from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. or from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., valid driver’s license and uses of own vehicle for self-transportation. FT/Recovery Specialist, STAR program – Salary: $42,000 and Per Diem rates: $15 per hour – Training, $75 – on-call and $125 for deployments to hospitals (divided into 2 payments of $62.50, based on the submission of documentation).

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Fax: 201-634-3672

Mail: Children’s Aid Family Services
Attn: Human Resources
200 Robin Road Paramus, NJ 07652

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Children’s Aid and Family Services values a diversified workforce and follows all relevant federal and state laws and requirements. Employees at this agency are selected under procedures which provide equal opportunity to all people regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, or national origin. Our primary goal is to assure that the agency’s staff are able to successfully fulfill the responsibilities of the position assigned. In doing so, we embrace a full commitment to affirmative action in the recruitment, selection, placement, training and promotion of minorities. This effort recognizes the fact that our client base is also diverse. An equal employment opportunity is afforded to qualified individuals with disabilities who, with reasonable accommodation, can perform the functions of their position. Staff will also be promoted and/or transferred in adherence with these values.

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