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LEAD Remediation & Abatement Open Positions
Lead Program Coordinator
POSITION OVERVIEW: The Lead Program Coordinator supports the successful delivery of the MECHA lead and healthy homes services through assistance with outreach activities, coordination of home visits, verification of customer qualification documents, entry of lead measures in required State database, and submitting invoices to state/federal/local funding sources. This position will work closely with Lead Director, lead program assistant, Lead Construction Managers and other staff engaged in providing the lead services. This position interfaces with a variety of organizational personnel, customers, community-based organizations and the general public.
WHO WILL BE SUCCESSFUL: The people who thrive on our team are passionate, visionary, curious, creative, open-minded, flexible, self-directed, and willing to learn from mistakes. They are also results-driven, detail-oriented, and responsible.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinate intake and final verification of documents for weatherization and lead programs
- Coordinate customer folders moving from intake status to lead remediation or abatement work
- Coordinate with Lead Construction Managers upon completion of units and prepare for invoicing.
- Manage lead evaluation and clearance invoices for payment
- Document lead measures of completed units in State database (HESWAP)
- Prepare and submit invoices & FSRs in State databases (HESWAP and SAGE)
- Communicate with customers, vendors, community-based agencies and others as needed
- Assist in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports
- Assist with outreach activities
- Handle sensitive information in a confidential manner
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- BA and/or 2 years of equivalent work experience in lead/healthy homes fields or other program management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Experience with online data collection systems and ability to enter data accurately
- Ability to learn new software quickly and effectively; experience with Salesforce preferred
- Knowledge of State lead and energy efficiency programs
- Attention to detail
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to maintain State Central Registry (SCR) clearance and fingerprint clearance throughout the duration of employment
- A flexible schedule
Preferred, But Not Required
- Spanish language proficiency
- Experience with HESWAP and SAGE systems
Ambition and Vision – ability to take initiative, be proactive, and come up with your own list of projects and priorities; a wide degree of creativity and latitude; self-motivated
Personality and Eloquence – Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to represent MECHA in a professional and personable manner and build relationships with a wide-range of people; ability to use both “head and heart” methods of persuasion
Mission-Related Knowledge – Passion for MECHA mission, especially related to environmental health
Positive Workstyle – Ability to work with a positive and professional attitude; ability to work well with diverse personalities, in a team or individually; excellent organizational skills, and a high level of attention to detail
Position Details: Non-exempt, 40 hour/week position, Flexible schedule. Salary range: TBD
Please send a cover letter and resume to (info@njmecha.org) Your application materials should demonstrate why you’re a good fit for this position and what specific skills, experience, talents, and interest you’ll bring to the table.
Construction Manager – Lead Hazard Control
POSITION OVERVIEW: MECHA is managing lead hazard control work through a grant provided by the NJ Department of Community Affairs. MECHA is part of a statewide partnership with other community-based organizations and municipalities in New Jersey, to remove lead hazards from residential housing. To support these efforts, MECHA is hiring a Construction Manager to oversee lead hazard control work. The Construction Manager will be responsible for the coordination and management of processes that provide lead hazard control and healthy homes renovation and repair work in Mercer County.
This position will work closely with management structure, and our lead hazard control project personnel to advance our goals.
WHO WILL BE SUCCESSFUL: The people who thrive on our team are passionate, creative, open-minded, flexible, self-directed, and willing to learn from mistakes. They are also experienced professionals who are results-driven, detail-oriented, organized and responsible.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Participate in the implementation of lead program strategies, operational procedures, project development, and budgeting
Monitor progress towards achieving goals and objectives
Work with program partners to maintain professional relationships
Coordinate and oversee lead risk assessments, lead hazard control work and lead clearances
Create scopes of work from Lead Risk Assessments and visual inspection of units
Coordinate and manage all aspects of subcontractor activities — estimates, project requisition, contracting, project initiation, oversight and project completion/closeout
Supervise and monitor construction processes (on site), ensuring high quality work and compliance with HUD and NJDCA lead rules and regulations
Maintain positive relationships with customers and community
Track participant data/folders, unit progress and compliance with project budgets
Participate in marketing lead program to the community
Planning and Administration
• Support planning of lead projects
• Monitor expenses in line with budget
• Obtain requisitions for work based on subcontractor estimates.
• Prepare reports and analysis of progress towards goals
Service Implementation
• Coordinate and Schedule lead assessments with Lead Risk Assessor and customer.
• Assess unit structural, health/safety and other needs.
• Develop Scope of Work from Lead Risk Assessment and site review.
• Obtain estimates from subcontractors and support scheduling of work.
• Obtain sign-off on necessary documentation to proceed with work and after completion of work.
• Act as a liaison between customers and program partners.
• Coordinate with independent contractors during the course of work to ensure quality of workmanship.
• Review contractor as work progresses; ensure thorough completion of jobs and obtain feedback from customers.
• Track all work done; monitor subcontractor’s performance, ensuring all work is completed in accordance with established objectives, specifications, and timetables.
• Attend meetings and events to provide information on lead and healthy homes program
• Recruit program participants
Other Duties
• Attend pertinent professional courses, conventions, seminars, and workshops to maintain the highest level of professional competence
• Acquire and maintain all certifications required
• Other duties in support of the department’s goals may be assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
Demonstrated Experience
• High School diploma, with a minimum of 5 years work experience in construction
• 3+ years’ work experience in residential rehab project and construction management
• Experience providing lead safe renovation, repairs and/or abatement
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Valid NJ Driver’s License in good standing
Preferred, but not required
• EPA Lead RRP certification, Lead worker and/or Lead Supervisor credential or similar (If not credentialed, must be willing to participate in training and certification post hiring)
• Experience with lead hazard control, energy efficiency and healthy homes programs
• Knowledge of HUD Lead Hazard Control Guidelines and/or NJDCA Lead Abatement Code. (Must be willing to learn all aspects of lead hazard control.)
• Spanish language proficiency
Ambition and Vision – Ability to take initiative, be proactive, and efficiently see projects through to completion
Personality – Independent, but willing to take coaching and direction from teammates and external technical assistance providers; ability to represent our Agency in a professional and personable manner in the community
Mission-Related Knowledge – Passion for Isles’ mission, especially related to lead poisoning prevention
Positive Workstyle – Ability to work with a positive and professional attitude; open to learning, ability to work well with diverse personalities, in a team or individually; excellent organizational skills, and a high level of attention to detail
POSITION DETAILS: Exempt, 40 hour/week position. Flexible schedule and benefits. Starting Salary: TBD. Expected project completion:
Please send a cover letter and resume to (info@njmecha.org). Your application materials should demonstrate why you’re a good fit for this position and what specific skills, experience, talents, and interest you’ll bring to the table.
Lead Program Assistant
POSITION OVERVIEW: The Lead Program Assistant supports the successful delivery of the MECHA lead and healthy homes services, including customer outreach, lead and healthy homes assessments, applicant intake, documentation and reporting, customer service, and general office support. This position will work closely with the Lead Manager, Lead Coordinator, Lead & Healthy Homes Evaluators / Case Managers, and other staff engaged in weatherization and lead services, such as training and outreach. This position interfaces with a variety of organizational personnel, external agencies, customers and the general public.
WHO WILL BE SUCCESSFUL: The people who thrive on our team are passionate, visionary, curious, creative, open-minded, flexible, self-directed, and willing to learn from mistakes. They are also results-driven, detail-oriented, and responsible.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide program outreach and marketing for target customers
- Carry out intake and collection of documents for determining qualified applicants for weatherization and lead programs
- Provide outstanding customer service to customers, vendors, health departments and program applicants.
- Assist in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports
- Carry out administrative duties such as applicant file prep, scanning, filing, etc.
- Maintain computer and manual filing systems
- Handle sensitive information in a confidential manner
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience in community-based projects and programs
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Proven administrative experience
- Strong organizational and planning skills
- Attention to detail
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
- Willingness and ability to learn new software
- Reliable transportation, proof of insurance and a valid driver’s license
- A flexible schedule and the ability to provide services on weekends and evenings, as needed
Preferred, But Not Required
- Knowledge or experience in lead and healthy homes field
- Spanish language proficiency
- Experience with Salesforce
Ambition and Vision – ability to take initiative, be proactive, and come up with your own list of projects and priorities; a wide degree of creativity and latitude; self-motivated
Personality and Eloquence – Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to represent MECHA in a professional and personable manner and build relationships with a wide-range of people; ability to use both “head and heart” methods of persuasion
Mission-Related Knowledge – Passion for MECHA mission, especially related to environmental health
Positive Workstyle – Ability to work with a positive and professional attitude; ability to work well with diverse personalities, in a team or individually; excellent organizational skills, and a high level of attention to detail
POSITION DETAILS: Non-exempt, 40 hour/week position, flexible schedule. Starting Wage: TBD
Please send cover letter and resume to (info@njmecha.org) Your application materials should demonstrate why you’re a good fit for this position and what specific skills, experience, talents, and interest you’ll bring to the table.
Mental Health Professional
Clinical supervision
Licensed Behavioral Health Care Practitioner
Staff requirements:
(a) The individual(s) responsible for administrative oversight of the program shall have at a minimum, a master’s degree in social work or in a relevant discipline including, but not limited to, counseling, psychology or psychiatric nursing, and a minimum of three years of post-graduate experience in the delivery of mental health services to families and children. The administrative oversight duties and the clinical supervision described in (b) above may be provided by the same individual. At a minimum, administrative oversight responsibilities shall include:
1. The overall daily management of all facets of the program, including, but not limited to, the referral process, staffing, supervision of caseloads, case consultation and quality assurance.
2. Ensuring that all work hours are designed to meet the flexible needs of the families served and that access to services are provided 24 hours a day, seven days per week.
3. Ensuring clinical supervision of all appropriate service staff.
4. Ensuring that the individual(s) responsible for providing clinical supervision maintain a system of clinical recordkeeping and a monitoring system that includes, at a minimum, the provision for case reviews and a sign-off on progress notes.
5. Ensuring access to supervisory staff 24 hours a day, seven days per week; and
6. Ensuring that all information required or requested by the Department of Human Services or other authorized contract agent, including, but not limited to, Management Information Systems, Quality Assurance and system outcome data are provided in the manner required or requested.
(b) Clinical supervision shall be provided by a licensed mental health professional, who, within the scope of his or her practice, is licensed to provide or supervise the provision of service. The individual providing clinical supervision shall have at a minimum, a master’s degree in social work or another relevant human service field and applicable training, certification or experience if working with a specialized population. The clinical supervisor shall also have at a minimum, one year of relevant experience in the provision of mental health services to children and families and experience in child welfare, children’s mental health, special education or related human services or behavioral health field working with children and families. Experience shall include crisis de-escalation and therapeutic intervention in home and off site with children and families.
(c) The individual(s) providing clinical supervision to individuals rendering intensive in-community mental health rehabilitation services shall have experience in delivering the services as designed, and, at a minimum, have the ability to:
1. Assess the risk to child and family, child and family mental health, understand family functioning, including child and adolescent development.
2. Develop, in partnership with the child and family, a treatment plan that effectively addresses the family’s needs in a culturally sensitive manner.
3. Recognize family strengths, needs, environmental and family stresses, and help families identify and utilize these strengths to assist and design and implement strategies to resolve family issues or crises; and
4. Promote timely resolution of the presenting problems/behaviors and the development of an aftercare plan that includes referrals to other appropriate provider entities.
(d) All staff shall meet all training and licensure requirements for their practice specialty or profession as set forth by New Jersey statutes and rules.
(e) All staff members coming into direct contact with children, youth or young adults shall successfully complete a criminal background check.
(f) All employees shall have a valid driver’s license if his or her job functions include the operation of a vehicle used in the transportation of children, youth or young adults or their family or caregivers.
Transportation is not considered a separately reimbursable intensive in-community service; however, if the provider is rendering other therapeutic interventions in the vehicle while operating the vehicle, the provider must have a valid driver’s license.
(g) Agencies, group practices, and other service providers providing behavioral assistance services shall adopt a policy requiring that any changes to an employee’s driving or clinical license status be reported by the employee to the provider immediately.
Please forward your resume with coversheet to: info@njmecha.org
Thank You.
OFFICE CLERK
JOB DESCRIPTION
NATURE OF WORK:
The goal of this position is the overall development and coordination of the reception area. This staff member is responsible for all matters relating to: 1) reception in person and phone 2) provide clerical support to program workers and administration 3) All clerical tasks
This staff member will work 20-35hours/week under the direct supervision of the Business Manager.
RESPONSIBILITIES (include, but are not limited to):
- Reception of all telephone calls made to the office and message taking
- Greeting of all guests visiting the office and keeping adequate logs of visitors
- Maintenance of adequate inventory of office supplies at all times
- Maintenance of the furniture and equipment inventory in the reception area
- Prepare clients intakes
- Development, maintenance and archiving of clients’ files
- Scheduling appointment for the clients
- Archiving of client files
- Data entry
- Represent the organization in different events and meetings when required
- Other tasks as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School or GED, AA Degree preferably
- Bilingual and bicultural, with a minimum one-year work experience in a multicultural environment with focus on cultures of different Spanish-speaking countries
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and people skills
- Detail oriented and organized
- Ability to work independently and handle time management well
- Ability to work independently with computers, including a strong working knowledge of MS Word, Doc, Excel, Publisher and Access
- Flexible
- Ability and willingness to learn new tasks
- Driver’s license and reliable transportation a plus
Revised: 09/2024
Please submit your Resume to: info@njmecha.org
