If you want to make a living by making a difference, join Acenda as an Counselor Non-Exempt Join #TeamAcenda as a
Residential Independent Living Coordinator to support our Life Link Homes program in Glassboro, New Jersey. Top Workplace in 2025 by the Philadelphia Inquirer. As a non-profit organization, we are solely committed to our mission of moving lives forward.
Key Responsibilities: - Provide Case management, outreach, engagement, and support to youth 18-21 residing in supportive housing units in Glassboro, New Jersey
- Ensures the safety, stability and well-being of youth and effectively work with and identify services/supports for youth who may be facing a range of co-occurring challenges, including mental health, domestic violence, substance use, economic challenges, lack of support, and other needs
- Liaison with vocational and educational community partners to help youth develop career plans and obstacles to employment.
- Provide individual support and linkage to counseling and assist with crisis management and medication monitoring.
- Participate in innovative initiatives designed to engage communities in care and treatment
- Help youth secure public benefits, and develop recovery strategies. Train and build competencies and skills of youth.
Requirements: - Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work or a related field, plus 2 years of relevant 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.
Additional Information - Base rate: $21.39
- Schedule: Day - 8 - 4pm or 9pm - 5pm
- Bilingual Rate: You will receive an additional $1.50 added to the base rate if Spanish proficient
- Sign-on Bonus: $500
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
- Clinical licensure supervision
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.
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: Department/Program Life Link Homes (LLH)