Description
Position Summary
The Connecting NJ (CNJ) Case Manager (CM) is responsible for coordinating and providing care that is safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and client centered. The CNJ CM will link families to existing resources in the community, provides personalized care coordination to ensure they are connected to appropriate resources, receive timely information, provided continued supports, advocacy, and follow-up as needed. This position is 30 hours per week with eligibility for fulltime benefits. The position will start September 2026 and end March 2027.
Disclaimer
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties and responsibilities that are required by the employee.
Requirements
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in related field (Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Early Childhood Education) Experience: Three to five years (3-5) of experience working in maternal-child health (MCH), infant/early childhood mental health, parent/family support, and/or related fields and settings
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop trusting relationships with families and partners.
- Ability to translate complex MCH and early childhood concepts into parent-friendly language Awareness of cultural diversity and its impact on planning and provision of services.
- Experience in working with culturally and ethnically diverse families, staff, and community stakeholders Proven work experience as a care coordinator/case manager or similar role.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Ability to participate in quality improvement and evaluation activities Excellent communications, analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Strong public speaking skills and a commitment to maternal/child health care issues Bilingual preferred Computer proficiency required with Microsoft programs including Windows, Outlook, Office, Access, Excel, Power Point, Publisher and Word.
- Strong interpersonal & oral/written communication skills required Valid Driver’s license with the ability to provide proof of ongoing automobile insurance coverage is required.
- This position will entail reimbursable local and statewide travel utilizing personal vehicle Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: CNJ CM will carry a caseload that will include “follow-up families” and families with challenging situations that may incur a longer timeframe to connect to appropriate services or take longer to assess for appropriate services.
