Coordinator - Full Time - Mountainside, NJ

Job Title: Coordinator

Location: Mountainside (MTN)

Department Name: Case Management

Req #: 0000206253

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $47,949.00 - $67,727.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated per year salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

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:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or Social Work
  • Teacher of the Handicapped
  • Master's degree in social work (LSW) from an accredited program
  • A NJ licensed nurse with a bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN)
• One-year experience in public health or with children who are chronically ill or disabled
• One year of applicable exerience with birth to 5 years old population
• Ability to work independently with a demanding client caseload
• Ability to provide supportive counseling and crisis intervention
• Exhibits empathy and cultural/ethnic sensitivity to a diverse client population
• Effective problem-solving abilities

Preferred:

• Minimum of two years of work as a Service Coordinator
• Active License in the state of NJ

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full Time

Essential Functions:

• Maintains a caseload of approximately 60 to 75 children and completes all mandated work
• A part of the hiring process for all new Service Coordinators and works jointly with the Director/ Unit Coordinator, Program Coordinator and Senior Service Coordinator to orientate new Service Coordinators
• In charge of monthly tracking of Annual/Exit BDI lists, Works with the Hudson County Targeted Evaluation Teams and Service Coordinators to ensure adherence to NJEIS Policy and best practices
• Establishes working relationship with children who are developmentally delayed and their families
• Coordinates the scheduling of assessments in accordance with guidelines established by Early Intervention/DOH
• Assessment 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 provided
• Facilitates the coordination of services for Part C eligible children|families through linkage to service providers and EI programs
• Promoting and facilitating communication among service providers working with the child|family. Advocating for appropriate services
• Supportive counseling and crisis intervention for Part C eligible children|families
• Assist families with transition planning to preschool, special education or other services considered appropriate at age three
• Ability to manage electronic files including data entry into EIMS/DOH database
• Facilitate functioning of the Part C Unit in the absence of the Unit Coordinator
• Participates in the development, evaluation and revision of the Unit ’ s policies and procedures
• Works jointly with Director/Program Coordinator to meet department’s internal goals and strategic metrics
• Participates in all department, hospital and outside agency/institution committees as assigned/delegated
• Prepares/maintains unit readiness for inspections, surveys, ensures program compliance with all standards
• May travel by car throughout work day to attend meetings and conduct home visits
• As necessary, oversees twice weekly broadcast of eligible children and related duties

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 any time 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 Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary 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.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer