Case Manager Special Child Health Services in Lakewood

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Descriptionn

The Case Manager Special Child Health Services plays a vital role in supporting children with special health care needs and their families by assessing needs, developing individualized service plans, coordinating care, and facilitating communication among providers and agencies. This position involves managing a caseload within a collaborative team structure and reporting to both a Program Manager and the Health Services Director. The work mode is hybrid, combining field visits and office work, with frequent travel within the county and occasional travel to regional offices.

nnResponsibilities

nnAssess the needs of the child and family to determine appropriate services

nDevelop and document an Individual Service Plan (ISP) addressing developmental, educational, medical, rehabilitative, economic, and social/emotional needs

nAssist families in achieving ISP goals through resource procurement and referrals

nProvide crisis support and respond to complaints during business hours

nFacilitate communication among multiple providers, including primary care physicians and medical homes

nMonitor and review progress toward ISP goals and adjust plans as needed

nEstablish relationships with local and regional agencies serving children with special health care needs

nMaintain thorough documentation of family communication attempts and case activities

nAvoid and manage conflicts of interest with transparency and professional discretion

nAssist families in applying for relevant financial assistance programs, including FCCS -For-Service and CICRF

nTransfer case records appropriately when children relocate to other counties within New Jersey

n nnRequired Qualifications

nnBachelor's or Master’s degree in nursing (BSN/MSN) or social work (BSW/MSW)

nAt least one year of pediatric case management experience for children with special health care needs (CSHCN)

nEquivalent degree in a related field considered on a case-by-case basis with licensure requirements determined accordingly

n nn Qualifications

nnValid New Jersey nursing license (RN) or social work certification/license (CSW, LSW, LCSW)

nExperience in pediatric case management and individual service planning

nSkills in resource coordination, crisis intervention, and effective communication

nProficient in documentation, reporting, and family support

nAbility to manage conflicts of interest transparently

nKnowledge of program eligibility assistance and interagency collaboration

nExperience working with adolescent case management

n nnCompany Descriptionn

In partnership with our community, we are committed to serving as a leader to prevent disease, promote healthy lifestyles, ensure a clean and safe environment, and provide equitable and high-quality public health services to protect our present and future .

nCompany DescriptionIn partnership with our community, we are committed to serving as a leader to prevent disease, promote healthy lifestyles, ensure a clean and safe environment, and provide equitable and high-quality public health services to protect our present and future .

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