Part Time Case Manager (EI - Service Coordinator)

　　Pennsauken, NJ (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=2500+McClellan+Ave+Pennsauken+NJ+08109)

　　Job Type

　　Part-time

　　Description

　　21 hours per week

　　Salary $23 - 25/hour

　　The Southern New Jersey Perinatal Cooperative (The Cooperative) is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) coalition of healthcare professionals and consumers licensed by the New Jersey Department of Health as the maternal and child health consortium serving the seven counties of South Jersey. For over 40 years the Cooperative has been at the forefront of developing innovative strategies in maternal and child health care. We work to improve the region’s health by educating communities, advocating for system improvements, and engaging with stakeholders.

　　The Cooperative is an equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage all qualified candidates to apply for employment with our agency without regard to abilities, age, race, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio economic status, educational levels, military/veteran status, or any other characteristics.

　　Benefits:

　　10 Paid Holidays

　　Staff Development

　　Employee Assistance Program

　　The Part Time Service Coordinator (Camden County) is responsible for assisting and enabling children and families eligible for New Jersey Early Intervention Services System to receive the rights, procedural safeguards, and services that are authorized by the New Jersey Early Intervention Program. This individual coordinates services and advocates for families to assure linkage to all services provided within the Early Intervention Program and with other community resources in order to maximize their child’s abilities.

　　Essential Functions:

　　The Service Coordinator facilitates and participates in the development, review and evaluation of individualized family service plans with family input. * Coordinates the performance of family assessments and evaluations using approved program criteria, client intake and data collection/documentation tools. * Acts as a point of contact, assisting families in identifying service providers and other services that enable them to participate fully in their natural environment. * Coordinates and monitors the delivery of available services. * Advocates for and informs families of available advocacy services. * Facilitates the timely delivery of available services. * Facilitates the development of a transition plan to school-based services. * Documents all service coordination activities and other reports in a timely, accurate and complete manner. * Maintains client and staff confidentiality. * Provides services in a culturally competent manner. * Demonstrates sensitivity, knowledge and an understanding of the challenges families with a child with disabilities may experience.Requirements

　　Bachelor’s degree required

　　Must meet the NJEIS Personnel Standards for Service Coordinator as listed on: http://www.state.nj.us/health/fhs/eis/documents/njeis_pra.pdf

　　Basic computer skills (Word, Excel)

　　Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing

　　Skills and experience in case management, community outreach, group process and parenting education

　　One year experience working with children age birth to three

　　Good organization skills, problem-solving skills with ability to prioritize work requirements

　　Ability to work well with families and providers

　　Ability to work with diverse populations; demonstration of cultural competence

　　Successful completion of system training including orientation and procedural safeguards

　　Valid driver’s license, current insurance policy and car

　　Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

　　Physical Requirements:

　　Must be able to see to read documents and hear well enough to communicate with others

　　Must be able to write, type on a computer, and use a telephone

　　Must be able to operate a motor vehicle

　　Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds

　　Additional requirements to be determined with input from Director and HR

　　Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

　　Work Environment:

　　Telecommutes with daily travel within the assigned county/contiguous counties where traffic, weather, and other environmental conditions may be encountered