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Counselor Non-Exempt

Job Title: Residential Independent Living Coordinator

About Acenda Integrated Health

Acenda Integrated Health provides 100+ behavioral health programs, including mental health services, crisis care, substance use recovery, family therapy, maternal and pediatric support, and residential programs across New Jersey. Our team enjoys competitive benefits, work-life balance, professional development, and team engaging events. Acenda is recognized as a multi-year Top Workplace by USA Today and The Inquirer and a Top Workplace Culture award winner for Work-Life Balance as well as Joint Commission accredited and certified by MHCA and the New Jersey Alliance for Children, Youth, and Families. Join #TeamAcenda and make a lasting impact.

Job Overview

As a Residential Independent Living Coordinator, I provide case management, outreach, and individualized support to youth ages 18–21 residing in supportive housing in Glassboro, New Jersey. I ensure their safety and stability while addressing co-occurring challenges such as mental health needs, substance use, and economic barriers, connecting them to appropriate services and resources. Additionally, I collaborate with vocational and educational partners to promote career development, assist with crisis management, and empower youth to build life skills, secure benefits, and achieve independence.

Program Info

The purpose of the program is to provide Independent Living by assisting homeless youth and youth leaving the child welfare system, foster care or homeless shelters to make a successful transition to self-sufficient living and to prevent long-term dependency on social services by providing permanent housing, life skills, and support services which meet their developmental needs. Recognizing that the target population needs help in all spheres of their lives, the program comprehensively addresses barriers confronting this population in the key life domains of housing, education, viable employment, and medical and emotional well-being. 

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 psychology, social work or a related field, plus 2 years of relevant experience.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• Must be able to exercise independent thinking and good judgment under all circumstances.
• Must be able to analyze work, set goals, develop plans and utilize time effectively and efficiently.

Additional Information

• Base rate: $21.39
• Schedule: Day - 8 - 4pm or 9am - 5pm
• Bilingual Rate: You will receive an additional $1.50 added to the base rate if Spanish proficient
• Sign-on Bonus: $500

What we provide:

• An Innovative culture that encourages you to grow and learn with the agency
• Mission-driven core
• Health, Vision and Dental coverage for you and your family
• 401(k) with 100% employer match on the first 5% of comp
• Generous time-off
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Year-end bonuses

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.

Department/Program

Life Link Homes (LLH)