NJCAP Facilitator

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Job Title: NJCAP Facilitator

This position covers Atlantic and Cape May Counties.

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

NJCAP facilitators are responsible for delivering NJCAP’s empowerment workshops to students pre-k through high school, school staff, and parents/caregivers. Facilitators work as part of a team to present the curriculum, which focuses on children’s rights to be Safe, Strong, and Free. This role requires public speaking, engaging classroom presence, and the ability to manage sensitive topics with professionalism and care.  This facilitator role is a per diem position.

Program Info

The New Jersey Child Assault Prevention (NJCAP) training program aims to reduce children’s vulnerability to abuse, neglect, and bullying. NJCAP utilizes a prevention-focused, empowerment-based approach in schools, helping children recognize and avoid potentially dangerous situations through interactive, age-appropriate workshops. Parents, caregivers, and school personnel are also participants in the training.  

Key Responsibilities: 

• Facilitate student workshops in schools according to the NJCAP curriculum.  

• Host school staff and parent/caregiver programs to introduce and explain NJCAP’s strategies and child protection concepts.  

• Engage students through role-plays, discussions, and activities tailored to developmental levels. 

• Create safe space for students to raise questions about the information presented, discuss situational problems, or disclose reportable matters involving abuse, neglect, and/or bullying.  

• Partner with school staff to report concerns of maltreatment to the State Central Registry (SCR) at the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCP&P).  

• Collaborate with other facilitators to plan and present cohesive programs. 

• Attend mandatory initial and ongoing training including staff development activities and meetings as required. 

• Maintain accurate records of school visits, student attendance, disclosure forms, and workshop evaluations. 

• Communicate effectively with school staff, NJCAP/NJ4S hub coordinators, and team members. 

• Maintain an up-to-date information and referral directory of available local, county, and state supported services and resources, including 2nd Floor Youth Helpline and the Traumatic Loss Coalition, readily available to students, parents/caregivers, and school personnel. 

• Uphold NJCAP’s mission, policies, and professional standards at all times.  

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent (Bachelor's degree preferred) 

• Experience working with children or in educational settings 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills 

• Comfort discussing topics such as bullying, abuse prevention, and empowerment 

• Reliable transportation to school locations 

• Knowledge of technology to facilitate virtual workshops with parents/caregivers 

• Flexible schedule, including availability during school hours and occasional events for parent/caregiver programs 

• Willingness to complete background check and fingerprinting  

Preferred:

• Background in education, social work, child development, or related field 

• Bilingual  

• Familiarity with child protection or violence protection programs 

Additional Information:

• Base Pay: $21.00/hourly
• Schedule: morning, afternoon, and some evenings
• Bilingual Rate: An additional $1.50/hourly rate added to the base pay if Spanish proficient.

What we provide:

• An Innovative culture that encourages you to grow and learn with the agency
• Mission-driven core
• 401(k) with 100% employer match on the first 5% of comp

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.

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