Supervising Prevention Consultant

The Mental Health Association is seeking a Supervising Prevention Consultant to join our New Jersey Statewide Student Support Services (NJ4S) Hub, operating in Morris and Sussex Counties.
The NJ4S Hub program will provide regional coverage through a “Hub” that will offer proven prevention strategies used to support every student in Morris and Sussex Counties and their families. The Hub will integrate its programming with existing state and local services, to improve coordination and reduce duplication of effort. The Hub will offer a tiered menu of evidence-based prevention and intervention strategies that can be deployed in high-need districts. The NJ4S Hub will provide universal supports to all Morris/Sussex students, and more intensive supports to students in schools with higher needs.
Qualified applicants for the position of Supervising Prevention Consultant will have, at minimum:

• A Master’s Degree in a Human Services related field required.
• Experience in community organizing, developing community partnerships, implementing evidence-based programs and project management.
• At least five (5) years’ experiences working in a social service environment implementing evidenced based practice models; three (3) of which shall be in a supervisory capacity.
• Experience working with and empowering at risk youth and marginalized communities by conducting prevention education activities (e.g., substance abuse, pregnancy prevention, mental health and well-being sessions, etc.).
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer literacy with some knowledge and experience in data entry, electronic medical records and Microsoft Office.
• Must be well organized, accurate, have good interpersonal skills and welcomes new ideas.
• The ability to initiate and handle multiple tasks in a timely and accurate manner.

• Planning and implementing programs in schools and communities.
• Establishing alliances with organizations which have similar or allied goals, such as school board, local law enforcement, healthcare providers, community centers, and service providers.
• Serving as a customer service role model to ensure a positive relationship in all interactions with all participants, applying schools, and community.
• Providing supervision to a team of prevention specialists who will provide trainings and workshops to community and youth.
• Utilizing feedback provided by NJ4S Advisory Group to create evidence-based prevention curriculum to be provided by Prevention Consultants to Morris and Sussex County schools.
• Implementing evidence-based prevention services and curricula with fidelity.
• Assisting the NJ4S Hub Director and Assistant Director on data collection and reporting methods required by the Department of Children and Families.
• Participating in statewide Hub communities of practice and NJ4S Hub Advisory Group meetings as necessary.
• Fostering a sense of urgency, accountability, and visibility for prevention services across the entire organization and with all of its community partners.
• Facilitating meetings with staff and community stakeholders to inform performance improvement.
• Assisting NJ4S Director and Assistant Director in assessing existing services in the vicinage area and integrate Hub services with existing statewide and community-based services and supports for school-aged youth.
• Meeting all expected productivity levels, in regard to direct service provision to individuals served.
• Participating in all Department of Children and Families NJ4S related trainings and meetings, and receives ongoing prevention science, evaluation, community development and child and adolescent development.
• Performing other duties as assigned by the NJ4S Hub Assistant Director

Supervises: NJ4S Prevention Consultants
Reports to: NJ4S Assistant Director




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Fully paid medical coverage for eligible staff.
Generous 401(k) match.
Plentiful Paid Holidays, Vacation, Personal and Sick time.

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