Overview

Under the supervision of the Program Director and administrative staff of the Family Care Program, mentors are responsible for providing community based services to children and adolescents referred by The Division of Child Protection & Permanency (DCP&P) or one of the systems partners of NJ’s Children’s System of Care. Mentors are needed in the Monmouth County areas of Long Branch, Matawan, Middletown, Neptune, Asbury Park, Keansburg, Red Bank, Union Beach, Keyport, Eatontown, Howell, and Freehold, as well as Ocean County.

Responsibilities

1. Provide direct service to children and adolescents in the community.2. Using tools in the designated curriculum, comply with goals developed by referring agencies and Clinical Coordinator of the Family Care Program.3. Submit timely paperwork, which includes Service Delivery Encounter Forms, Progress Notes, Monthly Summaries and time cards. In addition opening paperwork and closing summaries will be completed.

Qualifications

1. A minimum of a High School Diploma with a minimum of one year experience working in the social services field.2. A valid Driver’s License, Vehicle Registration, and Automobile Insurance.3. Good communication skills, be of stable character, and hold qualities necessary to be a positive role model, Bilingual preferred.4. Demonstrates a high level of cultural competence, sensitivity and responsiveness.5. Must undergo a vigorous background check, including a criminal background check, sex offender registry check, motor vehicle check, and drug screening.