Locations: US NJ Glassboro 42 Delsea Drive South - Building A
Time Type: Part time
Posted On: Posted 6 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: JR100022
If you want to make a living by making a difference, join Acenda as a Counselor Non-Exempt
Acenda Integrated Health is recruiting for a Peer Advocate to support the Connect to Homes Program in Westampton, New Jersey.
As a non-profit organization, we are solely committed to our mission of moving lives forward. Acenda provides over 100 life-enhancing programs and services to individuals, families, and communities throughout New Jersey. By bringing together our bright teams, innovative services, and understanding, caring hearts, we as an organization are moving upward to move lives forward. We join together to provide a wide range of mental health, crisis services, parenting support, family-focused therapy, and residential programming.
Are you looking to build a career where you'll make a real impact in the lives of others? Your interest in mental health, human services, or related life experience is valuable to us! We welcome you to join our team of caring, passionate and motivated individuals as a Peer Advocate. Acenda's expert team helps each individual, family, and community move forward in their journey towards health and happiness.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provides assertive outreach and engagement to young adults transitioning out of foster care and residing in Burlington County.
- Assist program participants in the development of life skills such as resolving interpersonal conflict in their environment, maintaining housing, developing work skills, safety skills, social skills, and managing/receiving benefits.
- Use training and professional strategies with lived experience (where appropriate) to assist and support program participants and the provider agency.
Requirements:
- At least one year of professional experience.
- Previous lived experience in the child welfare system or homelessness/severe risk of homelessness.
- Demonstrates a passion for working with young adults, especially those with complicated needs and histories.
- Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, use of an insured vehicle, and an acceptable driving record.
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 up to a 5% employer match.
- Generous time-off.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Year-end performance bonuses.
Acenda's Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment:
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.
Acenda's support of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEI&B) brings together a diverse workforce to successfully achieve our mission of moving lives forward in the community.
Are you ready to join Team Acenda?
Join Team Acenda and enjoy the remarkable opportunity to make an impact on the lives of those living right here in our community! To learn more about Acenda, please visit our website: https://acendahealth.org/
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