Job Description
Are you a recent college graduate with a degree in Sociology, Psychology or a related field?
Do you have a passion for working with children and families?
Are you fluent in Arabic?
Are you interested in working with a program that can have a
far-reaching impact on your community? If so, please read on!
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.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR A CARE MANAGER SUPPORT SPECIALIST - Bachelor's degree in a related field (Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice)
- Must be fluent in English and Arabic
- 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
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A CARE MANAGER SUPPORT SPECIALIST 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.
READY TO JOIN OUR NONPROFIT TEAM? Our Care Manager Support Specialists receive an
excellent benefits package including
medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, a wellness program, and generous paid time off (PTO) while working in a
positive work culture . If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today!
Please fill out our initial
3-minute, mobile-friendly application which must include resume with cover letter telling us why you are the best candidate for this role . We look forward to meeting you!
Circle of Care is an equal opportunity employer. We honor diversity and are committed to creating a culture that embraces all. Location: 07424 Circle of Care for Families and Children
Job Tags
Full time, Flexible hours, Afternoon shift, Early shift,