Current Openings

Most School Social Worker positions are advertised toward the end of the school year in preparation for the coming year. The best source of locating available jobs is to search the “School Employment” section of New Jersey’s Sunday newspapers. In addition, check with county Supervisors of Special Education and with county Educational Services Commissions, which, in addition to having job postings, may employ Child Study Teams. Please note that the Newark Star Ledger now publishes openings in Education in the Want Ad section of their Sunday editions.

THE NJASSW DOES NOT ENDORSE ANY AGENCY AND IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE INFORMATION PROVIDED BELOW. WE POST JOB OPENINGS AS A COURTESY TO OUR MEMBERSHIP.

LODI PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School Social Worker for a Child Study Team.
Duties include case management, conducting social assessments, developing IEPs, providing individual and group counseling, participating on the district's crisis intervention team and working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary group of school personnel and outside agencies.
Must possess NJDOE Certification for School Social Worker.
Experience on a CST or in school setting preferred but not required.
Must demonstrate fluency in reading, writing and speaking in English and Spanish.
Interested candidates may fax resume to:

Frank Quatrone, Superintendent of Schools
Lodi Public Schools
Lodi New Jersey
FAX 973-778-4620

Craig School Opening
SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER
Dynamic and creative individual for a full time school social worker position in grades 3-8 in an innovative and growing independent day school for students with language based learning disabilities in Morris County. Responsibilities include directing and coordinating the school wide behavior management program, individual and group social coaching, teacher and parent consultation, and consultation with outside agencies and professionals. The school social worker works collaboratively with the Assistant Director and the School Psychologist. The qualified applicant will have 3-5 years experience in a school setting, have a solid knowledge base in learning disorders, ADHD, and cognitive behavioral therapy, and have an interest in working in an integrated systems approach. Opportunity for growth and program development. Please e-mail resume and letter of interest to nfurlong@craigschool.org
Experience on a CST or in a school setting would be preferred but not required.

1. NHCAC is currently seeking individuals to join our team in the following positions:

Domestic Violence Counselor -

Conducting and preparing intakes, assessments, case plans and safety plans.

• Ensuring effective case management by assisting children / adolescents in advocating for their needs.

• Will facilitate weekly support groups and individual counseling to children / adolescents on psycho-therapy focusing on decreasing the effects of trauma experiences by children / adolescent’s who have been exposed to violence in the home, school, dating, bullying and sexual assault.

• Implement and teach PEARL curriculum throughout the school year.

• Provide peer leadership groups and activities to empower youths.

• Work collaboratively with DYFS staff, if necessary, to develop appropriate plan of action for each family. Provide crisis intervention, safety planning, individual and group counseling, referrals and advocacy.

• Provide ongoing support and case conferences to DYFS staff on assessing and responding to the needs of domestic violence victims and their families.

• Represent agency at community meetings and coalitions

• Staff training to teachers and school personnel and provide parent workshop

• Must be available for periodic scheduling of evenings and weekends.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Masters in Social Worker required

• Child abuse dynamics and State Domestic Violence certification a plus not required or willing to obtain at employers expense

• Prior work experience with children and adolescents desirable

• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred

• If you are interested in this position, please fax your cover letter, resume plus salary requirements for consideration to Human Resources Department via Fax at 201-863-1330 or 201-330-3803 or email at HR@nhcac.org. NHCAC offers competitive benefit's package on top of base salary provided. For more information view www.nhcac.org (Equal Opportunity Employer).


George Lino,
Human Resources Director
North Hudson Community Action Corporation
5301 Broadway
West New York, New Jersey 07093
Tel: (201)866-9320 ext. 233
Fax: (201)863-1330
Email: glino@nhcac.org <mailto:glino@nhcac.org>
Website: www.nhcac.org <http://www.nhcac.org>

2. Now Hiring! Licensed Counselors & Therapists

Project99 is currently seeking culturally competent professionals with expertise and experience, to provide In Home Counseling Services to children between the age of 5-18 with behavioral and emotional needs. Services are specific, outcome-oriented interventions designed to augment other mental/behavioral health services included in a child’s comprehensive plan of care. These interventions are designed to target specific behaviors that are interfering with a child/youth’s functioning. Services are provided in the beneficiary’s home or other commu- nity setting aimed at averting admission or readmission to residential mental/behavioral health treatment programs or inpatient psychiatric settings. Project99 has an exciting, challenging and rewarding work environment that allows excellent potential for professional growth as well as an outstanding compensation and benefits package including performance incentives, health & dental insurance.

Positions Available (Northern, Central, and Southern NJ)

In Home Therapists: (Part Time & Full Time)
NJ licensed counselors/therapists to provide in home therapy and evaluations. Must have demonstrated experience with child/adolescent behavioral health must have good work ethics, good communication skills and well organized; capable of producing comprehensive documentation.
For more information please call 973 565 9199.

All applicants must be 21 years of age or older and have no history of abuse, ne-
glect, or exploitation of children or vulnerable adults. At least one year of docu-
mented experience with children, preferably with behavioral, emotional, or learning
issues. Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and acceptable driv-
ing record within company insurance guidelines. Must complete criminal background
checks.


Zachary Simmons-Glover
Co-Founder
Project99
239 Washington St. Ste. 301
Newark, NJ 07102
Main: 973-565-9199
Fax: 973-565-9599
Z.Simmons@Project99.com
www.Project99.com

3. United Family & Children's Society, a small well-established and licensed non-profit family services agency specializing in mental health programs, counseling, and adoption, has the following part-time position available. United Family has a warm and caring atmosphere and is a great place to grow clinically and to make a difference in the lives of children and families.  

Clinician

MSW with NJ license (LSW, LCSW): child intensive outpatient program for 7-10 year olds; experience with children and ADHD, group & individual sessions, team approach. Part-time position (Mon./Tues./Thurs. 3:00-7:00 pm).

Mail, fax (908-755-3655) or e-mail resume to:

       Tom Reedy, LCSW

        Executive Director

        United Family & Children's Society

        305 West Seventh St.

Plainfield, NJ   07060-1511

Treedy@unitedfamily.org

This position is very well-suited for a social worker employed in a school setting or for a clinical social worker who prefers to work part-time only. Please visit our website at www.unitedfamily.org for more information about United Family, our history, current programs and clinical staff.

The Community YMCA (Click Here to Access PDF flyer)

is looking for individuals to join our expanding team.

 The following positions are currently available:

In Community Therapists

Behavioral Assistants

Mentors

Parenting Coaches

Positions are available in

Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean Counties.

If interested,

please forward your resume to:

Community Based Services

CYMCA

86 Morris Avenue

Neptune, NJ   07753

Or fax to 732-774-9465

For more information, call 732-774-1558 X20