Care Manager Support Specialist

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

About The Position

Circle of Care for Families and Children of Passaic County, Inc. of Woodland Park, NJ is seeking to hire and train full-time Care Manager Support Specialists who are: Empathetic, creative, and resourceful Flexible, organized and reliable Committed to doing whatever it takes to support children with behavioral challenges and their families At Circle of Care, we believe all families have strengths and deserve access to high quality services and supports. We are an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting Passaic County multiple-needs children and their families. As a Care Management Organization (CMO), we partner with families to design, implement, and manage individual service plans (ISPs) using both informal and community support for children with complex needs including behavioral, emotional, and developmental disabilities. Our core values include: Our employees Family voice and choice Family as equal partners Diversity of cultures Service excellence Individual strengths Community collaboration As a Care Manager Support Specialist, you will be at the beginning of a rewarding career while helping children and families reach their goals. During the training period, you will also support Care Managers with driving and traveling by car approximately 50-70% of the time, as well as assisting with administrative tasks. You will learn how to: Use the Wraparound Model to form a Child-Family Team Coordinate both formal and informal supports Utilize family vision, crisis plans, strengths & needs assessments, and care plans You will be an integral part of fulfilling the goal of Circle of Care: Keeping youth at home, in the community and in school while creating self-sufficiency.

Requirements

0-2 years of experience
Bachelor's degree in a related field (Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice)
Valid driver's license with clean driving record
Ability to work a flexible schedule including early morning and evenings as needed to meet with youth and families
A heart for children with complex needs including behavioral, emotional, and developmental disabilities and their families