Care Manager Support Specialist

The Circle of Care For Families and Children of Passaic County Inc•Woodland Park, NJ

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Circle of Care for Families and Children of Passaic County, Inc (COC) is seeking a Care Manager Support Specialist (CMSS) to join our team. This position provides a unique opportunity to learn and develop the skills necessary to grow into a Care Manager role while gaining hands-on experience working with youth, families, community providers, and system partners. During the training and development period, the Care Manager Support Specialist will work alongside Care Managers, support team activities, and gradually assume responsibility for a caseload of approximately 12–13 families. The CMSS helps families identify their strengths and needs, builds supportive Child Family Teams, accesses community resources, and develops plans that promote stability and long-term self-sufficiency. The Care Manager Support Specialist position is an opportunity to learn, develop, and grow into the Care Manager role while making a meaningful difference in the lives of youth and families. You'll gain practical experience in family engagement, care planning, community resources, advocacy, documentation, and the Child Family Team process.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field (Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice)
0-2 years of experience in a related field
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
Ability to travel by automobile to meet with youth, families, and community partners
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings and evenings, based on the needs of youth and families
Comfortable managing competing priorities, meeting deadlines, following detailed processes, and using interpersonal skills to collaborate, advocate, negotiate, and resolve challenges.
Strong Communication
Strong Teamwork
Strong Problem-Solving
Strong Adaptability
Strong Initiative
Strong Planning & Organization
Strong Cultural Competence
Strong Computer Skills

Nice To Haves

Bilingual, Spanish and Arabic

Responsibilities

Learn and apply the Wraparound philosophy and Nurtured Heart approach when working with youth and families.
Coordinate, facilitate, and advocate for youth and families through the Child Family Team (CFT) process.
Help families identify strengths and needs using established assessment tools.
Assist with developing, implementing, monitoring, and adjusting individualized plans based on family needs and available resources.
Build and lead the CFT process, through use of a strength-based model, and facilitate the transition towards self-sufficiency.
Connect youth and families with community resources, including mental health services, housing resources, social service benefits, recreational programs, and after-school services.
Attend meetings with Circle of Care staff and community/system partners, which may include schools, courts, DCP&P, and out-of-home treatment providers.
Maintain timely and accurate documentation in accordance with agency requirements and state regulations, including Medicaid and HIPAA requirements.
Complete required training and certifications.
Provide additional team support as needed, including administrative assistance, transportation, and coverage.