About Us
Our Vision
Our Mission


Empower People
Empower people in the greater Asbury Park area to reach their full potential by providing immediate and comprehensive services and programs to help stabilize their lives.


Enrich
Lives
Enrich the lives of those we serve by offering opportunities to develop skills to maintain emotional, economic and physical well-being.


Educate Children
Educate children so that we can break the generational poverty one child, one family at a time.


Our Values
We are a community committed to living the core values of respect, justice, integrity, service, and compassion.
Leadership
Board of Trustees
Mary Catherine Cuff, Chair
Supreme Court Justice
State of New Jersey
Maureen Domal,
Vice Chair
Disney/ABC
Nicole Berry
Assistant General Counsel JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Cecil Bright
at Intrafi
Br. Frank Byrne
Former President, Christian Brothers Academy
Laurence M. Downes
New Jersey
Resources & New Jersey
Natural Gas
Dr. Jennifer J. Edmonds
and Professor at School of Business,
Georgian Court University
Eugene Garb
Vice President National, Educational Music
Rosemary Jeffries, RSM
Georgian Court University
Richard Jursca
Dupont Capital Management
Dana Lawrence,
‘04 Graduate
Linda Leasor
Anaika Napolean,
‘15 Graduate
Chemistry Major
Evelyn Quinn
School of Arts & Sciences, Georgian Court University
Lu-Ann Russell
Monmouth University
Kim Guadagno
Former Lt. Governor of NJ
Financials
Employment Opportunities
Sorry, we currently do not have any open employment opportunities
JOB TITLE: Counselor
DEPARTMENT: Family Resource Center
REPORT TO: Director of Family Services
SUMMARY: Provide guidance and support to individuals, children, and families who are dealing with issues that affect their environment and emotional well-being. Counselor should have the abilities and skills to engage diverse populations, using a holistic approach “wellness” model, which highlights and encourages the individual’s strengths. Sessions will be conducted virtually and or remotely.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To work with individuals, children, families, and groups to improve emotional well-being.
- Conduct psychosocial assessments and help clients define goals, plan actions gain insights, and empower.
- Conduct groups and utilize a behavioral approach to emotional problems with children and adolescents.
- Provide crisis intervention services and case management.
- Develop and apply appropriate modalities to address clients’ presenting issues.
- Apply a holistic (mind and body) approach to emotional health care.
- Maintain of all case files and other records in strict compliance with policy, regulation, and procedure.
- Coordinate service planning and maintains ongoing contact with providers for continuing care of clients.
- Actively participate in ongoing professional development training as needed to meet all licensing standards and credentialing policies.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Proficient in Spanish preferred (ability to communicate effectively both verbal and written).
- Respect for and knowledge of different value systems; ability to understand and communicate with people of different socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and writing skills.
- Ability to work as an integral member of a team as well as independent and maintains a positive and respectful attitude.
- Strong analytical and strategic problem-solving skills.
- Experience in providing counseling, case management, and advocacy.
- Excellent organization skills and high attention to detail are required.
- Ability to engage in constructive self-care activities to manage secondary trauma.
- Strong computer proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance coverage.
- Must pass child abuse and neglect registry screening, criminal background check, and pre-employment drug testing.
- Must be willing to adhere to the philosophy, mission, and policies of the Mercy Center.
- Master’s degree in Social Work, LSW, or LAC with three (3) years of experience in social services or a relevant degree.
COMPENSATION:
Commensurate with experience and qualifications. The benefits package includes medical, dental, life insurance, accidental death, long-term disability, and 13 paid holidays/per year. Salary $57,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.
To apply: Email resume and cover letter to Dawn Dell’Omo, hr@mercycenternj.org
*** Mercy Center is an equal opportunity employer
JOB TITLE: Sexual assault and Domestic violence counselor
DEPARTMENT: Family Resource Center
REPORT TO: Director of Family Services
Essential duties and Responsibilities:
To facilitate the healing of primary and secondary sexual assault and domestic violence
victims/survivors by providing sound emotional support to victims/survivors
Provides crisis intervention, advocacy, case management, and ongoing support
counseling to victims of domestic violence and sexual violence.
Provide crisis intervention, short-term individual counseling, and ongoing group
counseling for victims of sexual assault.
Apply a holistic (mind and body) approach to emotional health care.
Maintain of all case files and other records in strict compliance with policy, regulation,
and procedure.
Coordinates service planning and maintains ongoing contact with providers for
continuing care of clients.
Sessions are conducted virtually and or remotely with flexible working hours.
Qualifications:
Ability to work well with a cross-section of clients.
Ability to coordinate case management for a diverse client population.
Knowledge of local resources.
Ability to relate well to people in crisis.
Ability to function well in a crisis setting where interruptions are frequent.
Basic knowledge of domestic violence and sexual assault dynamics.
Sexual violence and Domestic violence certification
Master’s degree in Social Work, LSW or LAC in NJ with a minimum of three (3) years
of experience in social services or a relevant degree, education, training, and
experience.
COMPENSATION:
Starting salary at $57,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.
To apply: Email resume and cover letter to Dawn Dell’Omo,
hr@mercycenternj.org
*** Mercy Center is equal opportunity employer
Bilingual/bi-cultural in English/Spanish are encouraged to apply.
Our History




1831
The Foundation
Mercy Center is sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy. In 1831, Catherine McAuley founded the Sisters of Mercy in Dublin, Ireland. Now, as then, the primary mission of the order remains “to relieve misery and address its causes” as per the Constitution of the Sisters of Mercy of America.
For more than 170 years, the Sisters of Mercy have served the poor and disadvantaged. The problems of 18th century Dublin – homelessness, hunger, healthcare, education – are not much different from the problems facing 21st century Asbury Park.
1986
Then
In 1986, the Sisters of Mercy purchased and renovated 1106 Main Street and incorporated under the title of Mercy Center. In 1991, Mercy Center purchased the adjacent property and after complete renovation, the building opened and was a welcoming space providing multi-lingual services to serve the entire family. In 2003, Mercy Center opened a third building that contained a pantry on the first floor and additional conference/meeting space on the second floor.
Finally, Sisters Academy of NJ, a middle school, was opened on the west side to provide young women an education of excellence that would put an end to the generational cycle of poverty.








2022
Now
Each day we witness lives being changed with kindness, compassion, and understanding from our staff and volunteers. We are committed to helping children, families, and individuals overcome their burdens and obstacles within an environment marked by dignity and justice.
With your help, we can do more to impact the community.





