Residential Independent Living Coordinator

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

Acenda Integrated Health is recruiting for a Residential Independent Living Coordinator to support the Life Link Homes Program in Sewell, New Jersey.

As a non-profit organization, we are solely committed to our mission of moving lives forward. Acenda provides over 100 life-enhancing programs and services to individuals, families, and communities throughout New Jersey. By bringing together our bright teams, innovative services, and understanding, caring hearts, we as an organization are moving upward to move lives forward. We join together to provide a wide range of mental health, crisis services, parenting support, family-focused therapy, and residential programming.

Are you looking to build a career where you'll make a real impact in the lives of others? Your interest in mental health, human services, or related life experience is valuable to us! We welcome you to join our team of caring, passionate and motivated individuals as a Residential Independent Living Coordinator. Acenda's expert team helps each individual, family and community move forward in their journey towards health and happiness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide Case management, outreach, engagement, and support to youth 18-21 residing in supportive housing units in Glassboro, New Jersey
• Ensures the safety, stability and well-being of youth and effectively work with and identify services/supports for youth who may be facing a range of co-occurring challenges, including mental health, domestic violence, substance use, economic challenges, lack of support, and other needs
• Liaison with vocational and educational community partners to help youth develop career plans and obstacles to employment.
• Provide individual support and linkage to counseling and assist with crisis management and medication monitoring.
• Participate in innovative initiatives designed to engage communities in care and treatment
• Help youth secure public benefits, and develop recovery strategies. Train and build competencies and skills of youth.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in social work, or related field plus a minimum of one year of experience
• Knowledge and/or experience in trauma-informed care, mental health and substance abuse.
• Demonstrates a passion for working with young parents, especially those with complicated needs and histories.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, use of an insured vehicle and an acceptable driving record.

We provide

• $500 Sign-on Bonus
• Flexibility with your work setting and hours
• Competitive salary and 401k with a match
• Year-end performance bonuses
• Health, vision and dental coverage
• Generous number of vacation days each year
• CEU's and free training programs

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. 

Acenda's support of Diversity, Equity, inclusion and Belonging (DEI&B) brings together a diverse workforce to successfully achieve our mission of moving lives forward in the community.  

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/

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