Program Supervisor

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Program Supervisor

Job Title: Program Supervisor

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:

Responsible for the overall management of Connecting NJ and Early Childhood Specialists, including oversight of personnel, resources and program components necessary for effective services. Works collaboratively with the Associate Program Director to support the Case Managers (CMs) and Community Alignment Specialists (CAS). The supervisor is an Agency leader and is also responsible for the demonstration of core values and interpreting the mission of the Agency in all activities. This position will cover Cumberland, Gloucester, Salem counties.

As an integrated health organization, Acenda values the use of evidence-based practice or EBP's.

Program Info

Connecting NJ (CNJ) is a network of partners and agencies in New Jersey dedicated to helping families thrive, especially those with new and growing families. It acts as a single point-of-entry system for various resources across state government, streamlining referrals and support for prenatal care, community agencies, and family well-being. In addition, CNJ works collaboratively with the Early Childhood Specialists (ECS). The ECS maintain strong relationships with local Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCP&P) offices, assisting with DCP&P referrals and participate in case conferencing regarding Plans of Safe Care cases. The ECS focus on providing developmental resources, specifically the ASQ and ASQ-SE, to families.

Responsibilities:

Manage the county-based client/family screening, referral and tracking hub providing a single point of entry process for access, assessment and referral to needed services.

Establish and maintain relationships/partnerships with community providers, attend state and other relevant meetings.

Responsible for the oversight of assigned personnel, resources and program components necessary for effective services.

Serve as a leader in the organization and provide important input and guidance on programmatic development and healthy operations (budgets, hiring, reporting, Continuous Quality Improvement and related activities as assigned by direct supervisor, and/or Program Director/SVP)

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Works closely with Associate Program Director to ensure seamless referral coordination and warm hand-offs between infant and maternal health programs

Assists Associate Program Director with strategic outreach activities, strengthening provider relationships to increase collaborative efforts for target population, and bring visibility in promoting of all programs, with an emphasis on Universal Home Visiting and Family Connects International

Ensure implementation of contracted services and performance outcomes according to model fidelity

Assists Associate Program Director with CQI Activites for the Case Managers and Community Alignment Specialists

Attends Integrated Outreach Planning meetings, assisting with implementation and planning

Assists with purchases and event planning for CAS and CM programs

Assists with "Referral Feedback Loop" for Providers, providing outcomes for CNJ, CAS, and CM cases on a quarterly basis at minimum.

Responsible for oversight of Language Translation services for CNJ, CAS, and CM programs via BoostLingo

Assists with coordination of care for complex CM cases Requirements:

Bachelor's required with 3 or more years of experience with children, families, and community partnerships

2+ years of prior supervisory 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. Preferred:

Master's Degree

Bilingual in Spanish Additional Information:

Base rate: $52,000

Sign-on Bonus: $1000

Schedule: Day, Monday-Friday 9-5 (some nights and weekends)

Bilingual Rate: An additional $3,120 added to the base rate if Spanish proficient. 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

Connecting NJ Central Intake (CI)