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Family Support Center Coordinator

Onsite FT40 hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

Salary: $50-52k

What We Offer:

+ Health, Dental and Vision

+ Life & AD&D insurance; STD & LTD coverage

+ Union Benefits

+ Generous Vacation, Personal, and Sick time

+ Competitive Hourly Wages and Premium Holiday Compensation

+ 401k Plan and Tuition Reimbursement

+ Employee Discount and Rewards Program

+ Continuing education, tuition reimbursement and eligibility for loan forgiveness

Note: That's not all! We have even more benefits available. Our recruiting team will provide you with more information as you continue with your interview process. Benefit eligibility is based on the specific requirements and criteria of each plan.

Job Summary:

You will provide administrative support to the Assistant Director, offer parent support, education, resources and advocacy in an environment that is safe and non-discriminatory, and offer compassionate support to empower parents to have a better quality of life, improve their psychological health, reduce levels of stress, feel less isolated, and gain skills needed to cope with their loved ones' OUD.

What You Will Do:

+ Provide administrative support to the Program Director of ASP.

+ Assist in quality assurance oversite and compliancy with program requirements.

+ Conduct weekly supportive and psychoeducation groups

+ Employ the CRAFT model to guide the caretakers in reducing the loved one's substance use, influence them to seek treatment, and improve the functionality of their family

+ Assist parents or caretaker of a loved one with an OUD's examining their interactions to improve their communication strategies and reduce emotional stress

+ Encourage, support, and assist family members to make positive life changes and improve their psychological functioning

+ Develops a Wellness Plan which should include self-care strategies, communication strategies, referrals to treatments, resources for other support services and provide support and monitor progress

+ Share stories of hope and recovery

+ Advocate for the inclusion of family members' health and safety

+ Report to and meet with the Associate VP of Addiction Services once a week for one-hour supervision

What We Need to See:

+ High School diploma or equivalency

+ Lived experience with a child or family member with an OUD

+ Working knowledge of OUD's and available resources

+ Bilingual Spanish required

+ A valid driver's license required and must be insurable by agency's automobile insurance.

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Studies have shown thatwomen, communities of color, and historically underrepresentedindividuals are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet all the qualifications. At CarePlus NJ Inc, we are committed to building a workforce that is representative of all members of our community.

Who Are We?

CarePlus New Jersey has been-and continues to be-a leader in mental health and a pioneer in integrated care in Northern New Jersey for more than 45 years. CarePlus strives for excellence in mental health, addiction recovery, and community-based services. Our goal is to offer affordable, accessible, and holistic-centered care that empowers individuals to reach their full potential and enhance their quality of life.

Care Plus follows Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, et seq and NJ Law Against Discrimination. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by Federal and State laws.