COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

Assistant Director – Community Support Services (CSS) Program – Full-Time (40 hours per week) – $60,000

Join Our Team at The Guidance Center-Greater Vineland Chambers Non Profit of the Year 2026

For over 60 years, The Guidance Center has been a primary mental health support agency, providing compassionate, professional care to individuals and families in Cumberland County, NJ. As a non-profit organization, our dedicated team of professionals-including doctors, nurses, therapists, and support staff-works to diagnose and treat all types of mental illness.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary of $60,000

• Comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Health, prescription, dental, vision, and life insurance

  • Pension plan

  • Vacation, personal, and sick leave

• Additional compensation for qualified Spanish-speaking candidates

• Employee discounts (auto insurance, event tickets, wireless services, and more)

What You Need to Apply:

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a human service discipline (e.g., Social Work, Psychology, Counseling)

• Active New Jersey licensure: LAC, LAMFT, or LSW

• One year of supervisory experience

• Two years of experience in mental health or behavioral health

• Knowledge of community resources and agencies

• Possession of a valid New Jersey driver's license with a clean five-year driving record that meets organizational standards and qualifies for insurance coverage.

• Spanish-speaking preferred, but not required

• Willingness to work a flexible 40-hour schedule, which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and participation in an on-call rotation

Position Overview:

As the Assistant Director for the Community Support Services (CSS) Program, you will play a leadership role in delivering recovery-focused interventions that support rehabilitation goals across the eight dimensions of wellness. You will teach skills using evidence-based practices such as Illness Management and Recovery, Motivational Interviewing, and Cognitive Behavioral Strategies, directly in the community. Demonstrates competency in delivering Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Universal Substance Abuse Screening, effectively engaging individuals served through engagement, assessment, and intervention.

What Does This Position Look Like?

The Assistant Director of CSS engages in advocacy, facilitates service linkages, and fosters community integration for individuals enrolled in the program. You will support the development of daily living and social skills, complete rehabilitation assessments and plans, and provide crisis intervention when necessary. Under clinical supervision, you will contribute to programmatic oversight, ensure adherence to regulations, lead quality improvement efforts, facilitate administrative processes (including representative payee funds), and support in-field supervision and staff training. You'll also participate in team and clinical review meetings to coordinate care.

A Background Check is required Clear Five year driving record/abstract with ability to be insured by organizations carrier.