NJ4S Prevention Consultant Supervisor

About the role

Responsible for planning and implementing programs in schools and communities. Establish alliances with organizations which have similar or allied goals, such as school boards, local law enforcement, healthcare providers, community centers, and service providers. Serves as a customer service role model to ensure positive relationships in interactions with all participants, applying schools, and community. Provides supervision to a team of prevention specialists who deliver trainings and workshops to community and youth. Implements evidence-based prevention services and curricula with fidelity.

Responsibilities

• Plan the delivery of overall programs and activities in accordance with the mission and goals of the organization specific to New Jersey Statewide Student Support Services.
• Develop a program evaluation framework to assess program strengths and identify areas for improvement.
• Facilitate and/or manage small- and large-group community-based meetings and trainings.
• Provide training to staff and community-based organizations.
• Track relevant activities in public health/youth mental health and related fields to inform Prevention Links, its programs, partners, and communities.
• Upload Tier 1 Events and Flyers to Salesforce.
• Manage Tier 2 Offerings/Events.
• Ensure closing of service tickets within Salesforce platform.
• Ensure collection and easy access of programmatic information such as program outcomes, number of people served, etc.

Staffing Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the Assistant Director of NJ4S, recruit, interview, and select well-qualified program staff.
• Ensure compliance and model by example Prevention Links human resources policies, procedures, and practices.
• Complete regular performance evaluations.
• Meet with staff (one-on-ones, team meetings, etc.) to understand and troubleshoot challenges they are facing.

Program Leadership

• Ensure all team members receive proper onboarding and appropriate training.
• Supervise team by providing direction, input, and performance feedback in real time.
• Coordinate the delivery of services among different program activities to increase effectiveness and efficiency.

Core Competencies

• Behave Ethically: Understand ethical behavior and business practices; ensure own behavior and the behavior of others aligns with agency values and culture.
• Build Relationships: Establish and maintain positive working relationships internally and externally to achieve agency goals.
• Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen, and write clearly, thoroughly, and timely using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with the team to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance agency effectiveness.
• Lead: Positively influence others to achieve results in the best interest of the agency.
• Make Decisions: Assess situations for importance, urgency, and risk; make clear, timely decisions in the agency's best interests.
• Plan: In collaboration with the Division Director, develop strategies, set goals, create and implement action plans, and evaluate processes and results.
• Solve Problems: Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate solutions, and make recommendations or resolve problems.

Required Duties

• Perform work responsibilities in various locations.
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Be sensitive, flexible, and responsive to gender, race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, religion, age, sexual orientation, or any other special needs in communications with staff and/or clients.
• Be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and possess basic computer skills.
• Be available to attend weekend and evening meetings and events as required.
• Work both independently and in a team environment.
• Possess time management skills to organize and manage multiple priorities and tasks.
• Be authorized to work in the U.S. and New Jersey.
• Serve as a representative of Prevention Links, upholding the agency's expectation of excellence and collaboration.
• Maintain an understanding of all programs, grants, and projects offered by Prevention Links.
• Adhere to Prevention Links administrative, reporting, and recordkeeping guidelines to support accurate documentation of activities.
• Participate in all agency-required training.
• Speak and write English.
• Walk, stand, and sit for long periods of time.
• Lift 25 pounds.
• Possess a valid New Jersey Driver's License and an independent mode of transportation.
• Complete all other duties and tasks as requested by the FSC Division Director.

Qualifications

Preferred candidates will have experience working with and empowering at-risk youth and marginalized communities by conducting prevention education (e.g., substance abuse, pregnancy prevention, mental health, and well-being sessions) activities.

• Master's degree in a related field (e.g., counseling, public administration, social work, etc.) required.
• Experience in community organizing, developing community partnerships, implementing evidence-based programs, and project management.
• At least five (5) years' experience working in a social service environment implementing evidence-based practice models; three (3) years of which shall be in a supervisory capacity.

Travel

Domestic travel may be required for this full-time position. Local, independent travel is required.

Schedule

Must be available evenings and weekends.

Pay

Yearly salary: $60,000–$65,000