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

is 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 primarily housed at Ewing High School and funded by the State Division of Children and Families Services.

Position Title: ASYSST Program Director

Reports to: Executive Director

Essential Qualifications:

● Master’s Degree with 2 years’ supervisory experience, with a history of working in collaboration

With youth and community

● Education in the field of social work, psychology, or another mental health-related discipline

● Experience working with Salesforce, and knowledge of current technologies and programs

(Google Workspace, social media channels) that will support and develop the ASYSST program

Key Responsibilities Include:

● Supervisory oversight and management of school-based staff and model to ensure alignment

with the school-based operational manual.

● Lead development of the program’s administrative and programmatic operations.

● Develop and maintain partnerships and collaborations with school and community resources.

● Ensure program availability, opportunities, and successes are marketed to promote program

sustainability.

● Seek additional funding sources to enhance school-based services.

● Serve as a liaison to the school and 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.

Organizational Responsibilities:

● Gain a thorough understanding of the School-Based Youth Services Program and implement

programs that will be conducive to the well-being of Ewing High School Youth.

● Attend all mandatory trainings conducted by the State and share information provided at the

meeting with the Executive Director.

● Submit weekly updates and monthly MIS reports to the Executive Director.

● Plan for summer program, budget, and recruit students, preferably starting in March.

● Schedule monthly ASYSST staff meetings to include the Program Coordinator, Youth Development

Specialist, Clinical Supervisor (if applicable), Director of Operations, and Executive Director.

● Attend Mercer Council monthly staff meetings and participate in all mandatory trainings

Operational and Supervisory Responsibilities:

● Supervise SBYSP staff, oversee and assist with staff scheduling, and send scheduling-related

Matters to the Executive Director.

● Organize staff to run groups, prepare presentations, and set up dates for programs, events, and

activities.

● Plan and execute meaningful programs and activities for students and parents both during and

after school hours that will benefit Ewing High School youth and the Ewing community at large.

● Complete State-required reporting promptly (reports to be submitted biannually)

● Communicate with DCF grant monitor regarding program progress, challenges, and mandatory

meetings and trainings required by DCF/SBYSP

● Keep accurate documentation of progress notes, attendance records, and other information that

pertains to students in a safe and confidential place.

● Oversee facilities and maintain a clean and neat environment.

Executive Responsibilities:

● Write articles about ASYSST to be included in Mercer Council newsletters/blogs, the Ewing

Observe and other relevant media outlets at least once per quarter.

● Work closely with school staff and establish a rapport with Student Assistance Programs,

Guidance Department and other relevant programs to determine the needs of students and plan

programs/activities accordingly.

● Communicate ASYSST supply and/or other needs to the Executive Director/Director of Operations promptly.