Supervisor of Family and Neighborhood Counseling - Division of Family Guidance - Department of Human

Supervisor of Family and Neighborhood Counseling – Division of Family Guidance – Department of Human Services Organizational Overview: The Bergen County Division of Family Guidance provides clinical, residential, educational, correctional, case management, and monitoring services to at‑risk children, adolescents, and families, particularly those who are otherwise unable to receive needed services. Through its more than 30 programs, it is Bergen County’s resource for youth and families in need. Job Description: This employment opportunity is to serve as the Supervisor of Family and Neighborhood Counseling, a key leadership role in the Division overseeing many of the Division’s programs and staff. Under direction, plans, organizes, directs and is responsible for the proper functioning of the residential and outpatient programs, staff, and ensures best practices and compliance with Federal and State regulations. Areas of responsibility include programs at the Conklin Youth Center in Hackensack New Jersey and may include other programs in one of the Division’s seven other locations. Job Responsibilities: Assign, direct, and provide supervision as directed to professional and para-professional staff. Solve problems related to the work and/or workers supervised. Work with supervisors and staff at all levels of the Division to resolve problems and distribute resources. Ensure best practices, documentation requirements, and full compliance with any relevant regulatory or grant requirements. Review and revise policies, procedures, treatment plans, case notes, and other written correspondence is in compliance with standards. Coordinate with program supervisors, oversee the audit of clinical charts to ensure adherence to standards of practice. Reviews and assigns cases to counselors and provides advice and guidance to counseling staff. Provide direction and oversight of evidence-based practices that are found to be effective in providing care to at‐risk youth. Review work in progress or upon competition as deemed appropriate in order to assess and evaluate the effectiveness of program services and collaborate in development of policies and procedures. Schedule: Full time (40 hours/week). Two evenings per week. Education Requirements: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Sociology, Counseling, Social Welfare, or Guidance. Two (2) years of experience in work involving the analysis of problems of social and/or emotional adjustment, and the use of consultation and guidance methods in resolving such problems, one year of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity. Other Requirements: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor required. Clinical Supervision Certification and additional certifications such as LCADC a plus. Residential and/or juvenile justice experience preferred. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Teams, Word, Outlook and Excel programs. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Appointees will be required to possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey to perform essential duties of the position. What we offer: Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage Enrollment into the state pension system Life, Short-term Disability & Long-term Disability coverage Generous Paid Time Off Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance and Employee Wellness Programs The County of Bergen is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of The County of Bergen not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws. The County of Bergen complies with the New Jersey First Act. An employee’s primary residence must be within the State of New Jersey, or the employee will have 365 days (1 Year) from their date of hire to satisfy the requirement of principal residency. #J-18808-Ljbffr Bergen County