Community Resource Care Manager

Imagine Pediatrics•New Jersey (Remote), NJ

10d•$70,000 - $77,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Imagine Pediatrics is a tech enabled, pediatrician led medical group reimagining care for children with special health care needs. We deliver 24/7 virtual first and in home medical, behavioral, and social care, working alongside families, providers, and health plans to break down barriers to quality care. We do not replace existing care teams; we enhance them, providing an extra layer of support with compassion, creativity, and an unwavering commitment to children with medical complexity. While this role is primarily remote, candidate must be living in New Jersey. 10% travel for offsite meetings, training, and educational purposes. 8:00am-5:00pm Monday-Friday with 2 days determined with supervisor being 10:00am-7:00pm.

Requirements

Masters’ degree with major course work in social work, community/social services, and/or case management
2-3+ years postgrad experience in social service case management required
Minimum 1 year of experience working with pediatric population required
Knowledge and application of motivational interviewing practices and/or techniques
Experience with providing telehealth services and engaging with families in a remote environment

Nice To Haves

LMSW strongly preferred
License/certification preferred (LMSW, CCMC, C-SWCM)
Comfortability working with acute populations and familiarity with school and community resources highly preferred
Bilingual Spanish strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough assessments, exploring the current medical, behavioral, and complex social needs.
Identify barriers to care, such as food insecurity, unstable housing, transportation challenges, and insurance limitations.
Collaborate with families and multidisciplinary teams to establish individualized care goals.
Develop and maintain an integrated care plan addressing medical, behavioral, and social needs.
Ensure timely follow-up on referrals, evaluations, and treatment recommendations.
Offer education to families about navigating local resources and agencies.
Provide emotional support and guidance when families are facing challenging situations.
Advocate for resources and removal of barriers and connect families with available resources.
Build and maintain relationships with community organizations that serve children with medical and behavioral health complexities.
Stay informed on emerging programs and resources relevant to the population served.
Represent the organization at community events, health fairs, and resource meetings.
Participate in ongoing scheduled consultations with an interdisciplinary team to monitor patient progress.
Perform other duties as assigned.