The following job openings are available at Family Intervention Services:
All positions require the ability to pass a criminal background check, valid NJ drivers license and reliable transportation. In addition, good organizational skills, written and verbal communication skills and culturally competent to work with diverse populations. Computer skills including Microsoft office and internet.
Essex County
PSW/FSW: We are currently seeking part time Parent Support Workers and Family Support Workers.
Duties for the PSW position include but are not limited to: assist parents and children to develop/enhance lifestyle skills, assist parents to establish community relationships, assist parents with household management skills, assist parents to connect with community resources, assist parents with child management skills, provide guidance and support to enhance parental skills.
Duties for the FSW position include but are not limited to: provide mentorship to children, provide guidance and support around job seach/college enrollment, etc. provide transportation to community activities and evts, HS diploma or equivalent, ability to pass criminal background check, valid NJ drivers license and reliable transportation, at least one year in the social service field (employment or volunteer), ability to complete paperwork within programmatic timeframe, willingness to travel throughout Essex County and provide in-home work, daytime, evening and weekend hours available, males strongly encouraged to apply.
Qualified candidates, email your resume to Johanna Thomas at jthomas@fisnj.org, please put "PSW/FSW" in the subject line or fax to 973.324.7898.
Morris County
Full-Time Bi-Lingual Youth Case Manager: The Morris County Youth Case Management Program (YCM) is a community based program for families with children between the ages of 4 and 17 who are experiencing mental health problems and need assistance with linkages to community services. Qualifications for the position include but are not limited to BA in related field and 2 years post college experience in the field a must. Knowledge of Morris County helpful. Bilingual -Spanish Speaking Required. Please send your cover letter and resume to Ingrid Vaca-Bullaro at ivaca-bullaro@fisnj.org.
Transporter: The Morris County office is currently seeking drivers to transport children and families to and from the office. Hours needed are late afternoon, evening and weekends. Company vehicle provided for transports.
Requirements include knowledge of Morris County, ability to pass criminal background check, valid NJ drivers license, driving record without points and infractions, bi-lingual english/spanish a plus and social service experience helpful. Qualified candidates, send resume to Alice Williams at awilliams@fisnj.org or fax to 973-627-2095. In the subject line put "transporter position".
Passaic County
Per Diem Outpatient Clinicians: The Paterson Office of Family Intervention Services is in the process of embarking on a new Adolescent Outpatient Mental Health Program. The purpose of the Adolescent Outpatient Program is to support, enhance and encourage the emotional development and the development of an individual's life skills in order to maximize their functioning. These services are designed to preserve or improve current functioning, strengths and resources. Services may be provided individually, in group, or in family sessions.
Duties include but are not limited to: counseling and clinical interventions, preparing treatment plans, and coordination of community support. Qualifications for the position include but are not limited to LCSW or LPC licensed candidates, two years clinical experience working in an out-patient mental health environment, crisis management experience, and working knowledge of mental health diagnoses. Bilingual a plus. Culturally sensitive to work with a multi- cultural population. If interested please send resume to Gino Arevalo at garevalo@fisnj.org
