Community Development Specialist, Abraham Clark HS Grant Req #: 0000183067
Category: Behavioral and Mental Health
Status: Part-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: Trinitas Regional Medical Center
Department: Abraham Clark HS Grant
Location: Roselle HS, 122 East 6th Avenue, Roselle, NJ 07203

Job Overview:

The Community Development Specialist participates in program planning and development as it relates to school-based services.

The Community Development Specialist is the first person our clients meet when seeking services at Teen Guide Zone, a school-based program that resides at Abraham Clark High School.

The Community Development Specialist responds to the immediate needs of program participants as they enter office such has signing in or registering students, directing students to their appointments, and providing emotional support while students wait or if student does not have an appointment.

The Community Development Specialist must have outstanding organizational skills in order to manage a number of ongoing projects and daily tasks, impeccable relational skills in order to create and nurture relationships within the program, the schools, the hospital and all other stakeholders, and be a team player, receive feedback, guidance and instruction as the role has many demands and shifting priorities.

Qualifications:

Required:

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Preferred:

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or CounselingOne year of working with the child/adolescent population

Scheduling Requirements:

Shift working, 8-2:30pmMonday-FridayPart-Time

Essential Functions:

Responsible for the coordination and implementation of quarterly Community Liaison Board MeetingSubmits timely data and reports to psychiatry administration when requested and to the programParticipates in crisis intervention as neededParticipates in planning meetings and coordinates as directed referrals to outside agenciesAssists students and families with transition to outside agency when referral has been madeParticipates in the student mentoring program as directedUtilizes the parent collaborative to support program goals when indicated and as directed and keeps them informed re: SBYSP activities/needsUtilizes community networks to organize school-based servicesDevelops and implements activities to promote family involvement with SBYSP

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

Paid Time Off (PTO)Medical and Prescription Drug InsuranceDental and Vision InsuranceRetirement PlansShort & Long Term DisabilityLife & Accidental Death InsuranceTuition ReimbursementHealth Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsWellness ProgramsVoluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

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