Director of Supportive Visitation Services Program (LPC;LCSW)

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark is one of New Jersey’s largest non-profit social service agencies with programs and facilities serving Bergen, Essex, Hudson, and Union counties.

We are currently seeking a Full-Time Program Director to join our Supportive Visitation Services program located in Jersey City, NJ.

The Program Director is Responsible for day-to-day operations of agency’s SVS Program; recruiting, selecting, coaching, supervising, and assessing Therapeutic and Supportive Visitation Specialists and Regional Coordinator; recruiting and selecting of Visitation Aides; Provides clinical oversight and supervision of the visitation staff; collecting and reporting SVS data; participating in various CQI activities; and attending meetings and delivering presentations.

Job Description

Initiates and maintains ongoing communication with families in a culturally sensitive manner utilizing a family's preferred language taking into consideration a family's faith and culture.

• Ensures the environment for parent-child contact is safe, non-traumatizing, and promotes healthy attachment.
• Initiates and maintains ongoing communication with DCP&P, other providers, and supports.

Uses a process to gather information which includes reviewing collateral information and inquiring about family's natural supports.

Creates an environment that empowers family members, including parents, children, and caregivers to communicate their goals and needs.

• Utilizes various interviewing and/or communication techniques in a culturally competent manner.
• Recognizes non-verbal communication and maintains good eye contact and posture.
• Advocates for parents/families as necessary and supports them in advocating for themselves.
• Links the family to community resources and formal and informal supports and coordinates with DCP&P.
• Collaborates with and shares relevant information with DCP&P staff, other providers, and supports.
• Facilitates visit planning meetings and participates in other relevant meetings.
• Operates from a trauma-informed perspective

SCHEDULE: M-F 10AM-6PM

Job Requirements

• Masters degree in social work, counseling or related field
• Valid professional licenses (LPC; LCSW)
• Valid NJ Driver's license
• 5 years mental health services experience
• 2 years of experience providing mental health or other therapeutic services to children, adolescents and/or families
• 2 years of supervisory experience
• Experience working with diverse populations
• Visit our website ccannj.com

Current Employees

Please be advised that current employees applying to open positions within the Agency are required to fill out an Agency Internal Job Application Form which is available for download to all employees on HR's public folders in Outlook. Please forward the completed form to HR via email to the agency email address indicated at the end of the application form.

Agency Mission

In response to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, Catholic Charities, as a ministry of the Archdiocese of Newark, serves the poor and marginalized and advocates for their needs in order to promote the inherent dignity and worth of all people without regard to race, religion, or culture.

Salary: $88,000-$92,000