DIRECTOR OF PREVENTION FIRST

About this position If you are looking to make an impact by helping others, then Preferred Behavioral Health Group is the place for you! By joining our award-winning team, you will become part of the premier behavioral health organization in New Jersey. PBHG is a dynamic and innovative non‑profit organization that was proudly named one of " THE BEST PLACES TO WORK IN NEW JERSEY " for BOTH 2024 and 2025 by NJBIZ! Our mission is to change lives and save lives across the state of New Jersey through a Trauma Informed Care culture. Our staff is at the core of everything we do. We are dedicated to building a diverse team where employees feel a sense of belonging and are valued for their individual contributions. We encourage staff development and embrace a growth mindset. If you are interested in pursuing an exciting and rewarding career while being part of a recognized “ Best Place to Work ”, please submit your resume today for consideration! Job Title: Director of Prevention First Program: Prevention First location: Office 40 Christopher Way, Eatontown, New Jersey Position Type: Full Time Job Description/Summary The Director of Prevention First is responsible for planning, organizing, implementing and directing the overall operations of the Prevention First and Prevention Coalition of Monmouth County (PCMC) programs. This position requires strong collaborative leadership and community engagement skills along with proven grant writing and grant management skills. Responsibilities Develops and implements operational procedures and provides fiscal oversight for the programs. Develops regular forums for communication with local partners and stakeholders, as well as programming that is responsive to community needs. Leads, develops and fosters the PCMC advisory board. Responsible for program development and program evaluation aligned with best practices in the field. Conducts grant searches, assists with grant writing and is responsible for grant management processes to ensure that the programs are aligned with the fidelity of the proposals and level of services. Participates in preparation and submission of all proposals and contracts. Collaborates with external partners and stakeholders to ensure organizational credibility as prevention experts. Collaborates with various stakeholders to develop ideas and implements strategies that address community challenges. Collaboration with administrative leadership regarding operations, budget, contracts, and all other matters as necessary. Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to facilitate organizational goals. Refines, expands, and develops programming, policies and procedures through ongoing analysis, evaluation and familiarity with current trends in the field. Effectively directs or oversees the direction of program(s): staffing, planning, budget, daily operation. Ensures that staff and supervisors receive, understand, and implement essential information in order to carry out duties. Effectively guides, coaches, and directs staff toward department and organizational goals. Empowers staff through effective delegation of appropriate responsibilities and authority. Effectively represents organization in the community and attends networking and educational events. Ensures completion of administrative alerts, unusual incident reports, QI reports, annual performance evaluations as appropriate and forwards these documents to appropriate persons. Nurturing established relationships both internally and externally and establishes new ones. Consistently demonstrates a positive attitude to maintain staff morale. Additional Duties & Responsibilities: Remains current in the principles, practices, and advances relevant to the prevention field. Collaborates with Finance Dept. regarding budget and expenditures. Approves time sheets, schedules, and time off for assigned staff. Able to handle responsibilities independently, with a minimum of supervision. Excellent managerial and organizational skills. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities/Competencies: Knowledge of staff supervision in a nonprofit setting. Excellent managerial and organization skills. Use of trauma informed approaches both internally and externally. Must be able to attend at least two quarterly Agency meetings per year. Computer proficiency, familiarity with Excel, Word, professional electronic record keeping portals and grant reporting systems. Demonstrates the ability to follow policies and procedures as outlined in the HR Manual and Employee Handbook. Demonstrates familiarity with organizational policy and procedure. Qualifications Education: Master’s degree from an accredited institution in a related field (Counseling, Administration, Social work, Psychology, Education) Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of supervisory experience. CADC, LCADC or Certified Prevention Certificate a plus. Other: Proven grant writing and management experience. Fingerprinting as per DCF/DOE regulations. Valid NJDL, safe driving record and vehicle availability required. o Medical, Dental and Prescription Insurance o 403(b) Retirement Plan o Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays o Long Term Disability Insurance o Life and AD&D Insurance o Employee Assistance Program o Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account o Voluntary Benefits, such as Vision Insurance, Aflac, Pet Insurance o Staff Training and Development Opportunities o Employee Referral Bonus program eoe Salary Information $0 - $70,000Hourly Wage #J-18808-Ljbffr PREFERRED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OF NEW JERSEY