If you want job flexibility and to make a difference in the lives of children and families and the community, join Acenda's Family Preservation Services (FPS) Monmouth program!

You'd be joining a team of counselors focused on helping support, stabilize and enhance the wellbeing of families involved with DCP&P where the children are at risk of abuse or neglect.

$500 Sign on Bonus

What you'll do as a counselor

• Provide short-term, intensive, in-home counseling to 2 families at a time, each receiving a minimum of 5 hours of weekly face-to-face contact.
• Address safety concerns and enhance functioning and well-being of parents and children residing in Monmouth County.
• Teach, coach and model parenting skills and effective parent-child interactions.
• Advocate and link families to concrete services and supports.
• Work collaboratively with DCP&P and community service providers
• Complete documentation consistent with program and agency requirements.

What Acenda provides

• A supportive, inclusive, team-oriented environment
• Flexibility with your work setting and hours
• Competitive salary and 401k with a match
• Health, vision, dental coverage and wellness program
• Opportunity for quarterly incentives and year-end performance bonuses
• Generous number of vacation days each year
• CEU's and free training programs
• Regular supervision and professional development opportunities
• An innovative culture which allows you to grow and learn with the agency

What you'll contribute as a counselor

• Bachelor's degree in counseling or a related field with 1.5 years professional experience
• Strong engaging, communication and collaboration skills
• Professionalism, ethics and a commitment to excellence in care
• Must demonstrate initiative, creativity, reliability and the ability to work well independently
• Must be able to exercise independent thinking and good judgment
• Must be able to analyze work, set goals, develop plans and utilize time effectively and efficiently
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, use of an insured vehicle and an acceptable driving record

Together we'll be

• A passionate, innovative, care-focused team, working collaboratively and creatively to ensure the health and wellness of individuals and families in our communities

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Acenda is an integrated health care agency dedicated to industry-leading prevention, treatment and wellness services compassionately delivered to ensure that every individual, family and community achieves their greatest potential.