Family Partner

AC001 Acenda, Inc.; Penns Grove (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision & Dental

401(k) with employer match

Generous time off

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Year-end bonuses

Job summary

Acenda Integrated Health in Salem, New Jersey, is seeking a Family Partner to engage families and community partners, guiding residents toward goals within the Family Success Center (FSC). You will conduct Welcome Tours, share referrals, and facilitate group activities while supporting parent leaders and volunteers.

We emphasize evidence-based practices, collaboration, and a mission-driven culture with competitive benefits, flexible time-off, and growth opportunities within a respected

Qualifications

• Associate degree with two years’ experience in development or implementation of community-based services or any other human service programs.
• Valid New Jersey driver’s license, safe driving record, and vehicle availability are required.

Responsibilities

• Partner with individuals, families, community partners and stakeholders to build relationships in the FSC and community.
• Provide problem solving and guidance to help individuals, families, and communities achieve success.
• Provide support to families by conducting Welcome Tours, providing information & referrals, facilitating group activities, advocacy support and conducting outreach.
• Work with Volunteer Coordinator to ensure transformational parent engagement approach is implemented with parent leaders.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Advocacy

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Job Title: Family Partner

If you want to make a living by making a difference, join Acenda as an Family Partner Job Title: Family Partner 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

The Family Partner builds strong, collaborative relationships with individuals, families, community partners, and stakeholders to support engagement within the Family Success Center (FSC) and the broader community. This role provides problem-solving support and general guidance to help individuals, families, and communities achieve their goals, including conducting Welcome Tours, offering information & referrals, facilitating group activities, advocacy support, and outreach. The Family Partner also works closely with the Volunteer Coordinator to implement a transformational parent engagement approach and support the development of parent leaders. As an integrated health organization Acenda values the use of evidence-based practice or EBP's.

Program Info

Family Success Centers are community-based, family-centered neighborhood gathering places where community residents go for family support, interactive workshops, activities, and groups. Family Success Centers are beautiful spaces designed to bring the community together to build relationships, strengthen the community and the families in it. They are places where residents and volunteers share their time and talent to build community capacity and enrich the lives of community members, and make families and neighborhoods stronger. A variety of family friendly events take place each month. We offer fun and educational workshops and activities, connection to resources, and volunteer opportunities. All services are free and open to all families in the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for partnering with individuals, families, community partners and stakeholders to build relationships in the FSC and community.
• Responsible for problem solving and providing general guidance to help individuals, families, and communities achieve success.
• Responsible for providing support to families by conducting Welcome Tours, providing information & referrals, facilitating group activities, advocacy support and conducting outreach.
• Works with Volunteer Coordinator to ensure transformational parent engagement approach is implemented with parent leaders.

Requirements

• Associate degree with two years’ experience in development or implementation of community- based services, prevention programs, or any other human service programs.
• Valid New Jersey driver’s license, safe driving record, and vehicle availability are required.

Additional Information

Hourly Rate: $18.27

Bilingual rate: An additional $1.50 if Spanish proficient

Schedule: Day shift - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 11am - 5pm, Tuesday 11 am - 7pm, Some Saturdays

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

Family Success Center - Salem (FSCS)

A career at Acenda is more than just a job, it’s an opportunity to create a lasting impact within your community. #TeamAcenda's culture is based on compassion and care for each other, as well as the individuals and communities we care for. We're a passionate workforce striving to move lives forward and have fun along the way.