Counselor / Practitioner - Positive Parenting Program - $750 Sign-on Bonus!

If you want to make a living by making a difference, join Acenda as an

Counselor Non-Exempt

Join #TeamAcenda as a Counselor / Practitioner to support the Positive Parenting Program for Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem Counties in New Jersey.

Top Workplace in 2024 by the Philadelphia Inquirer. As a non-profit organization, we are solely committed to our mission of moving lives forward.

Program Overview: Our Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) enhances the knowledge, skills and confidence of parents; giving parents clear strategies to respond to their children’s needs, create a nurturing environment, and promote attachment. The evidence-based model is implemented individually with families in their homes and in a group setting. 

As an integrated health organization, Acenda values the use of evidence-based practice or EBP's.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry a caseload of up to 8 families 
• Facilitate 3 Triple P groups annually serving 8 –12 parents per group 
• Complete assessments of families and children 
• Aid families in the development of their goals for change and implement and adjust interventions to align with family goals 
• Conduct sessions with families focusing on child development, managing misbehavior, encouraging independent routine and child play.  
• Participate in weekly supervision    
• Collaborate with peers, DCP&P, and other community providers to effectively implement the Triple P individual and group intervention. 
• Complete necessary documentation required for Triple P and Acenda. 

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in social work or a related field. 
• At least one year of experience working with families experiencing trauma, mental health, substance abuse, domestic violence, homelessness and child abuse and/or neglect.  
• Ability to facilitate positive interactions and work collaboratively with families. 
• Excellent communication, organization, and documentation skills. 
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, use of an insured vehicle and an acceptable driving record.  

Additional Information:

• Base rate:  $24.03
• Bilingual Rate: An additional $3,120 added to the base rate if Spanish proficient.
• Sign-on Bonus: $750 to welcome you to our team!

We Provide: 

• Mission-driven core
• A collaborative, supportive team environment that values your expertise and encourages your professional growth.
• Flexibility with your work setting and hours
• Health, Vision and Dental coverage for you and your family
• 401(k) with up to a 5% employer match
• Generous time-off
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Year-end performance bonuses
• Regular supervision and professional development opportunities

Acenda's Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment 

Acenda Integrated Health is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

  

Are you ready to join Team Acenda? 

Join Team Acenda and enjoy the remarkable opportunity to make an impact on the lives of those living right here in our community! To learn more about Acenda, please visit our website: https://acendahealth.org/

Department/Program

Positive Parenting Program-Region #1 (TripleP1)