Please join our Mercer Council professional team! We are a passionate group that is focused on assisting our Mercer County community with prevention education and harm reduction. The Mercer Council team are all trained and/or certified in evidence-based prevention and early intervention programs. Our team members come from diverse career backgrounds as teachers, social workers, case managers, public health educators, certified prevention specialists, and/or licensed mental health professionals. Our core values include integrity, teamwork, empathy, accountability, relevance and commitment - to those we serve and to one another. *PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POSITION IS HOUSED AT EWING HIGH SCHOOL IN EWING, NJ.Position Title: Program Director, School-Based Youth Services Program (“ASYSST”)History of the Position: Available School Youth Services Support Team (ASYSST) has been working with the Ewing Public High School since 2007. The ASYSST team and therapist helps guide Ewing High School youth/students using prevention and positive directions towards accomplishing their personal and academic goals. The ASYSST team works together to provide support services to help students graduate high school, prepare for college or a job and make healthy choices that will benefit them in life. Salary Range: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 commensurate with experienceOther Perks: This is a full time position with the agency and competitive benefits are provided. Access to training and/or support to get scholarships due to the nonprofit status for trainings. Key Responsibilities Include:- Supervisory oversight and management of school-based staff and model to ensure alignment with school-based operational manual as outlined by NJ Department of Children and Families.- Lead development of all administrative and programmatic operations, including Lunch Bunch, ASYSST-sponsored student clubs and activities, events, field trips and ASYSST Summer Camp.- Develop and maintain partnerships and collaborations with school and community resources.- Ensure program availability, opportunities and successes are marketed to promote sustainability.- Seek additional funding sources to enhance school-based services.- Serve as a liaison to the school and to the community collaborating with state, community and volunteer agencies that provide services related to youth and families.- Ensure that a minimum of 700 students are reached through group activities and 300 individuals are reached through individual services each year.Essential Qualifications:- Master’s Degree with 2 years’ supervisory experience, with a history of working in collaboration with youth and community, and relevant educational experience- Knowledge of current technologies and programs such as Google Workspace programs and social media channels that will help to advance awareness of ASYSST program- Must have a valid driver’s license and access to personal vehicle or reliable transportation- Must pass background and fingerprint checkPreferred Qualifications:- Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply (Spanish)- Experience working with adolescent populations preferred- Bicultural and all gender candidates are encouraged to apply- Knowledge of Mercer County resources and providers is desirable- Experience working with Salesforce for data collection and management is a plusApplication Process:To apply for this position, please submit a resume, short cover letter, and Mercer Council job application to jobs@mercercouncil.org with your name and the Position Title in the subject line. Find more information about our open positions by visiting mercercouncil.org/jobs.