Care Manager

Partnership for Children•Bloomfield, NJ

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Partnership for Children of Essex (PCE) is seeking exceptional individuals who are motivated, compassionate, and committed to providing outstanding service each and every day to children and families throughout Essex County. At PCE, our Care Managers play a critical role in supporting youth and families through a collaborative, strength-based Wraparound approach focused on stability, empowerment, and long-term success.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or Special Education required
Minimum of one year of related experience in Human Services, Case Management, Social Work, or a similar role
Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
Must be computer literate
Valid driver’s license required

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred
Experience with community relations and resource development preferred
Prior experience managing Wraparound services is a plus
Bilingual candidates (Spanish, Portuguese, and/or Creole) are strongly encouraged to apply
Knowledge of the Essex County community preferred

Responsibilities

Utilize a team-based approach in facilitating Child and Family Team meetings
Provide face-to-face contact with youth and families in the home and community, in addition to ongoing telephone communication
Participate in crisis on-call coverage as needed (PCE provides 24/7 on-call crisis services for all PCE clients)
Coordinate and facilitate comprehensive assessments of the strengths and needs of children and families
Collaborate in the implementation and development of Individual Service Plans (ISPs) utilizing the Wraparound model of care
Coordinate Care Management services across multiple systems and providers
Develop and maintain strong community relationships and resource connections for families