Community Wellness Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Community Wellness Manager

Full-Time/Non-Exempt

Location: Aura, NJ

Compensation Rate: $25.00/Per hour

Reports to: Director of Mental Health Services

Position Summary:  

The Community Wellness Manager serves as a vital liaison between families and community resources, developing and maintaining a comprehensive referral system that connects students and families with essential services across surrounding counties. This role combines case management, data tracking, and collaborative partnership-building to ensure families receive timely access to needed supports beyond the school environment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and expand a comprehensive system connecting families with local community resources and student support services across surrounding counties
• Manage case referrals from Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), providing resource coordination, assistance, and ongoing follow-up for families requiring supports beyond school-based services
• Utilize technology platforms to assess family needs, coordinate services, and maintain detailed quantitative and qualitative data on service delivery and outcomes
• Implement multiple outreach strategies to increase the number of families successfully connected to appropriate community resources
• Collect and analyze feedback from families to continuously improve service delivery and system effectiveness
• Provide regular reports and data analysis regarding system effectiveness, along with recommendations for program improvement
• Collaborate with professional colleagues to enhance service delivery and expand professional knowledge
• Maintain professional communication with diverse stakeholders in a personable and engaging manner
• Proactively identify barriers to service access and develop solutions to address emerging family needs
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support community wellness initiatives

Team: 

This role is part of the mental health team, reporting to the Director of Mental Health Services.

Basic Qualifications: 

• High school diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred
• Knowledge of community resources available to families within surrounding counties and throughout the state
• Strong case management and follow-up skills
• Proficiency with technology systems for data management, communication, and needs assessment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to engage diverse populations
• Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate records and produce data reports
• Professional demeanor with strong organizational and time management skills
• Proactive, solution-oriented work ethic
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team

Benefits: 

Our benefit package includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation/sick pay, life insurance, short & long-term disability, access to EAP and discount plans, 401(k) retirement plan, and employee referral bonus plan.  

Who we are:   

First Children Services is comprised of a dedicated team of professionals committed to providing the very best services day in and day out. We integrate a variety of effective techniques along with family involvement to achieve optimum results. At First Children Services, children and their families with the most extraordinary challenges are met with compassion, dedication and determination.
 
EEO:  First Children Services is an equal opportunity employer and provider. Our agency prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  

First Children Services is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities.  If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at [email protected]. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition ID number of the position for which you are applying.