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RWJBarnabas Health Pediatric Service Coordinator - Full Time - Bayonne, NJ in Bayonne, New Jersey
Pediatric Service Coordinator - Full Time - Bayonne, NJReq #:0000166279
Category:Social Work
Status:Full-Time
Shift:Day
Facility:Childrens Specialized Hosp
Department:Case Management
Location:
Bayonne Case Management (BAY), 813-817 Broadway, Bayonne, NJ 07002
Job Overview:
Facilitates the coordination of services for developmentally delayed children who qualify for Early Intervention. Assists child|family in development of the Individualized Family Service Plan. Provides supportive counseling and crisis intervention to child|family. Advocates for children on state and local level.
Qualifications:
Required:
One or more of the following acceptable:
BA Psychology OR Teacher of the Handicapped OR Social Worker OR BSN
Master's degree in social work (LSW) from an accredited program and one-year experience in public health or with children who are chronically ill or disabled
A NJ licensed nurse with a bachelor s degree in Nursing (BSN) or Bachelor's degree in Social Work (BSW)
Certification/Licensure as dictated by profession
Ability to work independently with a demanding client caseload
Ability to provide supportive counseling and crisis intervention
Exhibits empathy and cultural/ethnic sensitivity to a diverse client population
Effective problem-solving abilities
Minimum of two years of work as a Service Coordinator
Preferred:
- Active License in the state of NJ
Certifications and Licenses Required:
Certification/Licensure as dictated by profession
Teacher of the Handicapped Teaching certification
Bachelor of Social Work BSW certification
Scheduling Requirements:
Full Time
Partial remote work available
Essential Functions:
Maintains a caseload of approximately 60 to 75 children and completes all mandated work
A part of the hiring process for all new Service Coordinators and works jointly with the Director/ Unit Coordinator, Program Coordinator and Senior Service Coordinator to orientate new Service Coordinators
In charge of monthly tracking of Annual/Exit BDI lists, Works with the Hudson County Targeted Evaluation Teams and Service Coordinators to ensure adherence to NJEIS Policy and best practices
Establishes working relationship with children who are developmentally delayed and their families
Coordinates the scheduling of assessments in accordance with guidelines established by Early Intervention/DOH
Assessment of children's service needs in the following areas: social|emotional. developmental, familial medical, cultural, economic, educational, etc.
Development and review of the Individualized Family Services Plan (IFSP) for all eligible Part C children. Ensures all appropriate notification is provided
Facilitates the coordination of services for Part C eligible children|families through linkage to service providers and EI programs
Promoting and facilitating communication among service providers working with the child|family. Advocating for appropriate services
Supportive counseling and crisis intervention for Part C eligible children|families
Assist families with transition planning to preschool, special education or other services considered appropriate at age three
Ability to manage electronic files including data entry into EIMS/DOH database
Facilitate functioning of the Part C Unit in the absence of the Unit Coordinator
Participates in the development, evaluation and revision of the Unit s policies and procedures
Works jointly with Director/Program Coordinator to meet department s internal goals and strategic metrics
Participates in all department, hospital and outside agency/institution committees as assigned/delegated
Prepares/maintains unit readiness for inspections, surveys, ensures program compliance with all standards
May travel by car throughout work day to attend meetings and conduct home visits
As necessary, oversees twice weekly broadcast of eligible children and related duties
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Benefits and Perks:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Retirement Plans
Short & Long Term Disability
Life & Accidental Death Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!
Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!
RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.
RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer