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Senior Program Manager

We are seeking candidates to fill one Senior Program Manager opening.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
  • Assist in managing policies, procedures, and operations of Care Management operations.
  • Back up functions of Chief Operations Officer.
  • Supervises Care Manager Supervisors and teams.
  • Partners with senior management of Capitol County Children's Collaborative to address concerns voiced by youth/families regarding direct services.
  • Monitors effectiveness and efficiencies of the overall operations regarding the delivery of Care Management services. Track outcomes and deliverables against objectives and goals.
  • Serves as Capitol County Children's Collaborative subject matter expert on Medicaid Regulations and ensure staff compliance.
  • Assures that time frames at time of enrollment are met and manage assignments of enrolled youth.
  • Tracks utilization of services to ensure that community linkage is occuring to provide sustainable services for the youth/families.
  • Assists the Chief Operations Officer in developing and completing evidence-based studies.
  • Assist the Chief Operations Officer in managing the Flex Fund Service Process.
  • Works collaboratively with senior management in developing the implementation of the WIFI and TOMS.
  • Develops and implement training program for Senior Care Managers and new Care Managers on a continuing basis.
  • Manages and updates Operations Manual to have it current for use by Care Management staff.
  • Assists Care Manager Supervisors and Care Management staff in performing daily duties and requirements in the absence of the Chief Operations Officer.
  • In collaboration develops and maintains an internship program.

EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

    REQUIRED:
  • Master's degree in the social service area.
  • Clinical license(s): LCSW and/or LPC
  • Minimum 5 years experience providing direct service to youth and families and 3-5 years experience providing supervision to Care Management staff.
  • Experience in and knowledge of the child welfare and system of care service systems in New Jersey.
  • Ability to prepare oral and written reports
  • Able to pass criminal background check
  • Possess valid driver’s license, be able to physically and safely operate a motor vehicle, and meet Capitol County Children’s Collaborative automobile insurability standard.

    • PREFERRED:
  • Experience in reviewing clinical evaluations and have a competent understanding of child/adolescent development
  • Prior wrap-around, DDD, and Substance Abuse experience
  • Ability to prioritize and provide input on an emergent basis
  • Bilingual language skills (Spanish or other language in addition to English)

    • Please submit a cover letter and resume to Capitol County Children’s Collaborative Human Resources Department at employment@capitolkids.org.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Nurse

In 2015, we expanded our services to include children and adolescents with chronic medical conditions along with their mental health challenges (Behavioral Health Home). We are seeking candidates to fill one full-time Nurse position as part of this continuing expansion. This Nurse will report to the Health Home Manager (who is a Registered Nurse) for Capitol County Children’s Collaborative.

Job Responsibilities

  • Individual case load will include assessing children and providing referrals to appropriate healthcare providers and specialists.
  • Partner with Care Management team to enable Capitol County Children’s Collaborative to provide holistic support and treatment to children and families.

Qualifications

  • Associate’s degree in Nursing or related field required. (Bachelor’s degree in Nursing strongly preferred).
  • Active Registered Nurse (R.N.) License in State of New Jersey required.
  • Two or more years of working experience as a Nurse required.
  • Experience working with children at risk strongly preferred.
  • Supervisory/people management experience strongly preferred.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook required.
  • Ability to work some evening hours in addition to weekday work schedule required.
  • Must hold valid driver’s license and be able to travel to residences, educational institutions, and businesses throughout Mercer County, New Jersey and other New Jersey locations.
  • Bilingual language skills (Spanish or other language(s)) in addition to English strongly preferred.

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and other supporting documentation to employment@capitolkids.org.
Additional information about Capitol County Children's Collaborative and this opening may be found on our website www.capitolkids.org.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Care Manager (multiple openings)

We are seeking candidates for Care Managers. These positions are responsible for working with children, families, providers & the community throughout Mercer County, New Jersey, to coordinate care in multiple systems. Care Managers report to Care Manager Supervisors.

Job Responsibilities

  • Plan and coordinate service utilization, needs, gaps, and linkages in conjunction with the Community Resource Manager.
  • Complete all required documentation, plan development and target performance goals as defined by the contract and the internal QAPI plan established by the Capitol County Children's Collaborative.
  • Assist the Care Manager Supervisor(s) and/or Senior Management Team in securing data and report production when deemed appropriate.
  • Empower youth and families, emphasizing informal support development and community resources.
  • Develop a strength based family driven plan utilizing both formal and informal resources to stabilize and sustain healthier family functioning.
  • Titrate services and transition families assessing community resources within a sound clinical framework and adherence with the quality of functionality using the Strength and Needs Assessment as a measure.
  • Identify all services to families in the ISP and ensure that authorization is obtained from Perform Care, the Care Manager Supervisor and/or Chief Operations Officer.
  • Serve as a role model for other Care Managers in Capitol County Children's Collaborative and to children and their families being served by Capitol County Children's Collaborative.
  • Assist family in obtaining Medicaid/3560 by completing PE Application and submittal.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree (Required); Master's degree (a plus)
  • One or more years of experience in a related position, preferably with at-risk children & families. (Required)
  • Prior experience in managing wraparound/individual services. (Required)
  • Developmental Disabilities (DD) or Intellectual Developmental Disabilities (IDD) experience. (Strongly Preferred)
  • Substance Abuse experience. (Would be a plus)
  • Valid driver's license. (Required)
  • Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, organizational, and assessment skills. (Required)
  • Possess energy, creativity, and cultural competence. (Required)
  • Able to work under supervision and as part of a team. (Required)
  • Bilingual language skills (Spanish or other language(s)) in addition to English strongly preferred.

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and other supporting documentation to employment@capitolkids.org.
Additional information about Capitol County Children's Collaborative and this opening may be found on our website www.capitolkids.org.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Health & Wellness Specialist/Educator (two openings)

We are seeking candidates to fill TWO Health & Wellness Specialist/Educator openings.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
  • Participate in the Wraparound Model of collaboration within the Child Family Team model as it pertains to the development of self-management health goals to be included in the child’s service plan.
  • Provide wellness education, specific and general, to chronic conditions of assigned youth including but not limited to: obesity/weight issues, eating disorders, nutrition and fitness issues.
  • Provide education to children and their parents on health promotion planning and activities, including motivating/intervening to increase treatment and medication compliance and support of lifestyle change.
  • Facilitate regular contact via phone calls and face-to-face meeting with assigned youth and their families to monitor progress, provide support to the self-management goals included in the service plan, and participate in transitional care and follow-up on assigned youth.
  • Provide continuity of care and contact to the children and families we serve.

QUALIFICATIONS

    REQUIRED:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Health Education, Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field.
  • Interest in children through adolescents and their well-being.
  • 2 or more years’ work experience with young children through adolescents in areas such as diet and nutrition, exercise and fitness, and/or wellness/preventive health measures.
  • Strong teaching, oral communication, and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Ability to work some evening and weekend hours in addition to weekday work schedule.
  • Must travel throughout Mercer County, New Jersey and other New Jersey locations.
  • Minimum of two years post Master’s degree supervisory experience in child welfare or equivalent experience in related disciplines providing services to children and families.

    • PREFERRED:
  • Bilingual language skills (Spanish or other language(s)) in addition to English.
  • Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) certification.

    • REQUIRED SKILLS

  • Must possess a valid driver’s license.
  • Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
  • Must be able to physically operate motor vehicles safely in New Jersey and pass a motor vehicle check.

    Please submit a cover letter, resume, and other supporting documentation to employment@capitolkids.org.
    Additional information about Capitol County Children's Collaborative and this opening may be found on our website www.capitolkids.org    .

    Equal Opportunity Employer