Category: Social Work
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: Childrens Specialized Hosp
Department: Case Management
Pay Range: $49,920.00 - $62,421.00 per year
Location: 813-817 Broadway, Bayonne, NJ 07002
Job Title: Coordinator
Location: Children's Specialized Hosp
Department: Case Management
Req#: 0000192939
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $49,920.00 - $62,421.00 Annual
Pay Transparency:
The above reflects the anticipated salaried range for this position if hired to work.
The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.
Job Overview:
Facilitates the coordination of services for developmentally delayed children who qualify for Early Intervention. Assists child|family in development of the Individualized Family Service Plan. Provides supportive counseling and crisis intervention to child|family. Advocates for children on state and local level.
Qualifications:
Required:
One or more of the following acceptable: BA Psychology OR Teacher of the Handicapped OR Social Worker OR BSNMaster's degree in social work (LSW) from an accredited program and one-year experience in public health or with children who are chronically ill or disabledA NJ licensed nurse with a bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) or Bachelor's degree in Social Work (BSW)Certification/Licensure as dictated by professionAbility to work independently with a demanding client caseloadAbility to provide supportive counseling and crisis interventionExhibits empathy and cultural/ethnic sensitivity to a diverse client populationEffective problem-solving abilitiesCertifications and Licenses Required:
Certification/Licensure as dictated by professionTeacher of the Handicapped – Teaching certificationBachelor of Social Work – BSW certificationScheduling Requirements:
Full Time, 40 hours/weekAbility to work remotelyEssential Functions:
Establishes working relationship with children who are developmentally delayed and their familiesCoordinates the scheduling of assessments in accordance with guidelines established by Early Intervention/DOHAssessment of children's service needs in the following areas: social|emotional. developmental, familial medical, cultural, economic, educational, etc.Development and review of the Individualized Family Services Plan (IFSP) for all eligible Part C children. Ensures all appropriate notification is providedFacilitates the coordination of services for Part C eligible children|families through linkage to service providers and EI programsPromoting and facilitating communication among service providers working with the child|family. Advocating for appropriate servicesSupportive counseling and crisis intervention for Part C eligible children|familiesAssist families with transition planning to preschool, special education or other services considered appropriate at age threeAbility to manage electronic files including data entry into EIMS/DOH databaseFacilitate functioning of the Part C Unit in the absence of the Unit CoordinatorParticipates in the development, evaluation and revision of the Unit’s policies and proceduresMay travel by car throughout work day to attend meetings and conduct home visitsJob Specific ContactsContinual contact with children and their familiesFrequent contact and meetings with the Regional Early Intervention Collaborative - Family Link of Union and Essex CountiesOccasional contact with NJ Special Child Health ServicesQuarterly contact with Case Managers and Service Coordinators throughout the stateFrequent contact with professionals from resource/referral network and EI Programs
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at anytime with or without notice.
Benefits and Perks:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
Paid Time Off (PTO)Medical and Prescription Drug InsuranceDental and Vision InsuranceRetirement PlansShort & Long Term DisabilityLife & Accidental Death InsuranceTuition ReimbursementHealth Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsWellness ProgramsVoluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!
RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.
RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.
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